Commencement Weekend

Commencement is a weekend-long series of events that invites the Stanford GSB community to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students and send them off to launch careers of meaning and impact.

Keynote Address

Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ‘91, gave the keynote address to the graduating Class of 2026 at their graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Watch the Livestream

The livestream will be available on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 5 pm. Live captions are available. Please click the “CC” button on YouTube to see captions.

2026 Commencement Events

Mark your calendar for these Commencement Weekend events.

Stanford GSB Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
5:00pm – 7:00pm
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On Campus

Join us at Frost Amphitheater or watch a live stream of the graduation ceremony for the Stanford GSB Class of 2026.

Stanford GSB Graduation Reception

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm
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On Campus

Immediately following the ceremony, we will host a reception for graduates and their guests in Town Square at the Knight Management Center.

Stanford GSB Commencement Luncheon

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
11:30am – 1:30pm
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On Campus

We will host a buffet-style luncheon at Knight Management Center in Town Square immediately following the Stanford University commencement.

Stories from Graduation

Hear directly from Stanford GSB students as they reflect on their experiences, growth, and what’s next. Follow @StanfordGSB and continue the conversation using #GSBGrad.

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Professionally, I'll be spreading joy... I'll be joining Activision Blizzard... This is a far cry from what I wanted to do when I first applied to the GSB, which was venture capital. But attending Stanford really gave me the courage to follow my deepest passions.
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John Matthews, MBA ’24