Department of Economics Diploma Ceremony

Grad Students:

1. Enroll in Econ 802-TGR with your advisor and complete your grad quarter petition in Axess. A grad qtr petition must be submitted on Axess no later than March 31st, the start of spring quarter. 
2. Complete your oral defense before June 4th. Please fill out this form and submit it to Steph no later than a week before the defense date. More information about getting your oral defense committee together can be found on the GAP website. 
3. Check your reading committee in Axess to be sure it is correct no later than May 23rd. If changes need to be made please contact Steph immediately. 
4. Submit your Ph.D. dissertation by noon on Friday, June 6th. This will need to be approved by your reading committee prior to the deadline so either letting your final reader know ahead of time or submitting early is a good idea. Please find specifics on submission on the registrar's website.
5. Resolve any outstanding grades, including GNRs. Contact Steph or Kaitlyn for assistance. 
6. Submit your application to graduate by Friday, April 12th at 5:00 pm **Note: The address indicated in your application to graduate should be able to receive mail through the end of the calendar year. This is the address that will be used to ship your diploma. 
7. RSVP to the Economics Department Ceremony by April 12th. Only students who RSVP will be allowed to participate. **Note: If you have already graduated or plan to graduate in a quarter other than Spring, you can walk in our diploma ceremony. The RSVP has your petition to walk included and your eligibility will be validated and confirmed on a rolling basis but no later than June 12th. 
8. Order regalia. We require the gown and hood for Ph.D. students (Tam is optional). Graduating students are required to wear appropriate regalia to our diploma ceremony. Inappropriately dressed students will not be allowed to participate.
9. Arrive at the Econ Department Ceremony NO LATER than 12:15 pm on Sunday, June 15th to check in for the event.

1. When should I arrive? Students and families should head over to our diploma ceremony site (Hoover Tower) directly from the larger University Commencement Ceremony. Graduating students will be seated in alphabetical order at the front near the stage and should find the check-in table when they arrive to receive their seat numbers. Students and family members who do not attend the morning ceremony are welcome to arrive at our diploma ceremony site starting at 11 am. 
2. Is seating assigned for the department ceremony? No. The Economics diploma ceremony has open seating (first-come, first-served), and guests will not need to purchase tickets to attend. There will be reserved seats for guests in wheelchairs or who are in need of accessible seating (please see accessibility tab below for more information.
3. Will food and drinks be provided? Yes. Graduates and their family/friends are welcome to enjoy light appetizers and refreshments before the start of the event. 
4. Where is the Economics Department Ceremony located? The department ceremony will be held on the lawn in front of Hoover Tower (link to Map and more details). The tower will be closed during our ceremony, including bathrooms. 
5. Is there a dress code for the event?: Graduates are required to wear their Stanford Regalia to the event over comfortable clothes. There is no dress code for guests, but we suggest wearing comfortable attire as it may be hot on the day of the ceremony. 
6. I am conferring multiple degrees. Can I walk in both department ceremonies? Ceremonies for each department are staggered in time and located at many different points on campus. Please check the ceremony times and locations for both degrees. The Economics ceremony will begin promptly at 12:30 pm and graduates wishing to participate should be checked in and seated by 12:15 pm. Late arrivals will not be permitted to walk.
7. I am not conferring my degree in Spring 2025. Can I still walk at the Economics Department Ceremony? Students conferring their degrees in Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, or Fall 2025 may participate in the Economics Department Ceremony. If you plan to attend, please complete the RSVP Form. For questions about eligibility for the University-wide commencement ceremony, please visit the Stanford Commencement Page.
8. I cannot attend the Department Commencement Ceremony. Will I still receive my diploma? Yes! Diplomas are sent by mail to graduates once their degree conferral is approved. Please visit the Student Services Diploma Page for more information. 
9. How do I order photos taken at the ceremony? Graduating students will have the opportunity to submit contact information for GradImages in the department RSVP form.
10. Is it ok for my family to take photos at graduation? Yes, we just ask that you do not stand in front of anyone or come too close to the stage. Specifically, Stanford policy allows personal filming and photography by individuals on campus so long as:
    1. Lights, tripods, and other standing equipment are not used.
    2. The images are used exclusively for personal, non-commercial purposes (i.e., filming and photography on campus for commercial purposes is prohibited).

    3. They do not interfere with the operations of the university, or the privacy of individuals on campus, and the taking of such photos is consistent with University policies. 

       You can find the Stanford photography and filming policies here.

Students requesting accommodations should submit this form NO LATER than May 24th, 2024. For more information on requesting accommodations and resources available for students/guests, please visit the Commencement Accessibility Page.