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Asian American Activities Center

Asian American Graduation Celebration

"It is largely because of the experiences in the A³C that I can answer, with sincerity, that I did indeed have a positive experience at Stanford."

TAKEO ’08 MA '09

Four graduating students are standing together with their stoles and cords on.

The Asian American Graduation Celebration brings together families and friends to recognize the achievements of our graduating students, and is open to the entire Stanford community. This event is one of the few ceremonies where parents and families are recognized for their contributions to the success of the graduate. Each registered graduate will be introduced on stage, and will have their stole honoree accompany them to present their stole and receive a certificate presented for the graduate and their family.

In accordance with Stanford’s plans for commencement, the Asian American Graduation Celebration for the graduating class of 2026 will be hosted on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. PT. Our students and staff are working hard to develop a wonderful experience to celebrate this important milestone.

Date, Time, and Location

Ticket Information

Reservations submitted before 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, May 15th, 2025 will be given priority until we reach maximum capacity.  All payments must be received within three days of getting your unique payment link. 

  • Graduates must first RSVP in order to reserve their spot and receive additional information regarding payment and confirmation.  Online payments will only be accepted and include an additional 5% surcharge. We are not accepting cash/check/mailed ticket payments at this time.
  • If payment is not received, your reservation will be forfeited to make room for waitlisted RSVPs.
  • All payments are final, no refunds.

Things to Consider when submitting your RSVP:

  • If you are a parent, guardian, family member or friend of a graduating senior, please ask your graduating student to fill out the RSVP form to ensure we receive the most accurate information to prevent mistakes or double submissions.
  • To complete the RSVP form, personal information from the graduating student along with their headshot will need to be submitted, please be prepared with this information and/or check with your graduating student.
    • We also acknowledge that many graduating students may be taking graduation photos closer to commencement weekend. An appropriate picture will still need to be submitted to complete this form and you can email us later if you wish to update your photo before the event. More instructions will be shared once your RSVP is confirmed.
  • Our venue has a capacity limit and priority will be given to those that sign up first.  There is a strong chance that our event will sell out so we encourage submitting your RSVP early.
  • Due to capacity limit, each registered graduating student can reserve up to 7 additional tickets.
  • After submitting a RSVP, if you are purchasing any guest tickets, you will receive an invoice from us to pay for the guest tickets. You will be asked to submit your ticket payment by the dates indicated to confirm your spot. Failure to comply may result in forfeiting your RSVP and you may then be put on a waitlist.
    • If your RSVP indicates that you were put on a waitlist, we will contact you in the order that your reservation came in starting Monday, May 18th, 2026 to let you know if we can accommodate your party.

How to RSVP

Reservations submitted before 11:59 PM PT on Friday, May 15th will be given priority until we reach maximum capacity. Please submit your RSVP early to avoid being put on a waiting list.  After submitting your RSVP, you will receive an invoice to confirm your guest seats. Please complete the respective RSVP form based on your student status:

The Opportunity Fund

The Opportunity Fund may be used as a resource to assist with some costs associated with graduation for eligible First-Gen/Low-Income (FLI) students. Please pay attention to application deadlines for assistance. Email opportunityfund@stanford.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

Commencement vs Graduation

The Asian American Graduation Celebration is a culturally-centered commencement celebration and does not confer or issue degrees. You MUST apply to graduate and submit your application through Axess. 

GRADUATE & COTERM STUDENTS, please check with your department(s) on the process and due dates. 

Undergraduates

Note the due dates to file for graduation; 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) Friday, April 10th, 2026. Late Deadline w/ $50 fee - 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) Friday, May 29th 2026.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

  • All payments are final.  No refunds.

For questions or more information, please contact us at a3c_gradteam@stanford.edu