8. Graduation

• 8.1. Degree Conferral

  Degrees at Stanford University are awarded four times a year, and students must apply for conferral of their degree through Axess by the deadline for each term, with requests for conferral being reviewed by the Office of the University Registrar and the student's department to verify completion of degree requirements.

• 8.2. Posthumous Degrees

  Stanford University may award a posthumous degree to a student in good standing who completed at least 90% of requirements, subject to departmental and registrar approval, with requests typically submitted within 12 months of the student’s death.

• 8.3. H1-B Certification

  The Office of the University Registrar provides an H-1B Degree Certification Letter for eligible Winter Quarter graduates applying for the H-1B visa, ensuring all degree requirements are met before the applicable deadline. For graduates of other terms, official transcripts and degree certifications can be requested via Axess.