Student Affairs
Important Information Regarding COVID-19
For quickest response to an issue, please submit a ServiceNow Ticket to the Student Services Center. If you prefer to talk to an SSC Specialist, we offer advising sessions via Zoom by appointment.
Latest information about the University's response to COVID-19 • Academic questions are extensively answered in the TeachAnywhere FAQ • Latest updates for: Undergraduates • Grad Students and Postdocs
See the Registrar's COVID-19 and Academic Continuity page for information for students, faculty, and staff relevant to classes and academic activities and administration.
- Revised Spring Quarter academic dates and deadlines have been published. See the Teach AnyWhere Spring Quarter FAQ for details. (updated March 27, 2020)
Graduation
Students start the graduation process by completing the online application to graduate. Students are required to have an active registration status in order to apply to graduate, and must either be enrolled in courses for the quarter or in an approved special registration status. Degree candidates should be aware of application deadlines and University graduation requirements, and should refer to the appropriate graduation checklist guide below.
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Coterm Student Graduation Checklist (for conferring the bachelor's degree by itself or simultaneously with the master's degree)
Information regarding transcripts and diplomas can be found on the Diplomas, Transcripts, and Commencement Information page.
Degrees are awarded four times in the academic year, with University graduates recognized at Spring Commencement each year. Under some circumstances, students who have not met graduation requirements are allowed, by petition, to participate in Commencement exercises. See the Stanford Events' Commencement web site for full information on Commencement Day events.
