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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.
Stanford will consider granting a posthumous degree in instances in which a student was in good standing and had completed at least 90% of all graduation requirements at the time of death. Requests must be approved by the chair of the major department or the dean of a professional school and the University Registrar. Requests should be addressed to the University Registrar and generally should take place within 12 months of the student's death.
