In addition to the university-wide Commencement Ceremony (for all schools and degrees), students are recognized at smaller events planned as part of Commencement.
Families should plan to attend their student’s school events as well as the all-university Commencement ceremony. School events are smaller and may include students crossing the stage for individual recognition, unlike the large university ceremony.
Wed, April 22, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Military & Veterans Student Celebration
Umrath Lounge
Sat, May 9, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Bears with Cubs Student Celebration
The Graduate Center Suite 005, Women’s Bldg.
Mon, May 11, 2026
10:00 a.m.
International Student Celebration
Graham Chapel
2:00 p.m.
Lavender Student Celebration
Graham Chapel
6:00 p.m.
Taylor Family Center for Student Success Celebration*
Graham Chapel
*Taylor Family Center for Student Success – honors the achievements and contributions of graduating students who are the first in their families to attend college, come from a limited-income background, or are involved in our center. Please note you do not need to be affiliated with a program within the Taylor Family Center to participate in this ceremony. For questions, please email: Studentsuccess@wustl.edu
Tues, May 12, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences (DBBS)
Graham Chapel
1:00 p.m.
Latine Student Celebration
Graham Chapel
6:00 p.m.
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Student Celebration
Graham Chapel
Wed, May 13, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Brown School
Field House
3:00 p.m.
Arts & Sciences – Graduate
Graham Chapel
4:00 p.m.
Black Student Celebration
Field House
7:00 p.m.
McKelvey School of Engineering – PhD Hooding
Graham Chapel
Thurs, May 14, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Arts & Sciences – Undergraduate
Francis Olympic Field
9:00 a.m.
Doctor of Medicine
Field House
11:00 a.m.
School of Public Health
Graham Chapel
2:00 p.m.
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts (Art & Architecture)
Field House
3:30 p.m.
McKelvey School of Engineering – MS & BS
Francis Olympic Field
4:00 p.m.
Masters Degrees within the School of Medicine
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)
Fri, May 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.
All-University Commencement
Francis Olympic Field
12:00 p.m.
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Graham Chapel
12:00 p.m.
School of Law
Field House
1:30 p.m.
Program of Physical Therapy
Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis – Khorassan Ballroom