Commencement 2025
The university-wide Commencement Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. on Francis Olympic Field. Additional climate-controlled and accessible viewing locations are listed below.
Commencement is a rain or shine event. Seats are available first come, first served.
Additional viewing locations
The following additional viewing locations will be available during the university-wide Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12. The locations below are accessible, provide seating with back support and are climate controlled.
| DUC-Tisch Commons (125) | |
| Edison Theatre (128) | |
| Seigle Hall L006 (166) | |
| Simon Hall, room 1 (168) | |
| Wrighton Hall 300 (185) |
2025 Calendar of Events
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 university-wide Commencement ceremony. School events are smaller and may include students crossing the stage for individual recognition, unlike the large university ceremony.
For questions about school or program events, click the information below for additional details.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
| 10:30 a.m. | Executive Masters in Business Administration | Graham Chapel |
Friday, May 9, 2025
| 9:30 a.m. | Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 560 Trinity Building |
| 1:30 p.m. | McKelvey School of Engineering – PhD hooding | Varsity Gym |
| 3:00 p.m. | Arts & Sciences – graduate ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Masters degrees within the School of Medicine | EPNEC (Eric P. Newman Education Center) |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| 11:00 a.m. | McKelvey School of Engineering – Masters & Bachelors ceremony | Field House |
| 3:30 p.m. | Brown School | Field House |
Sunday, May 11, 2025
| 8:30 a.m. | Arts & Sciences – undergraduate ceremony | Francis Olympic Field |
| 2:30 p.m. | Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts (Art & Architecture) | Varsity Gym |
| 5:30 p.m. | Olin Business School – undergraduate | Field House |
Monday, May 12, 2025
| 9:00 a.m. | University-wide Commencement | Francis Olympic Field |
| 11:30 a.m. | School of Law | Field House |
| 11:30 a.m. | School of Continuing & Professional Studies | Graham Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program in Occupational Therapy | Graham Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program in Physical Therapy | Khorassan Ballroom – Chase Park Plaza |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences | EPNEC (Eric P. Newman Education Center) |
| 3:00 p.m. | Doctor of Medicine | Stifel Theatre |
| 4:30 p.m. | Olin Business School – graduate | Field House |
*Tentative schedule and may be subject to change
All graduating students are welcome to participate in and attend our Affinity celebrations. Please fill out the registration form if you are graduating and are interested in joining us. The deadline for registration is April 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (CST).
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
| 7:00 p.m. | Lavender (LGBTQIA+) Student Celebration | Graham Chapel |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
| 10:00 a.m. | International Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 3:00 p.m. | Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 7:00 p.m. | First Generation Celebration | Graham Chapel |
Friday, May 9, 2025
| 3:00 p.m. | Military & Veterans Celebration | Risa Commons |
| 7:00 p.m. | Latiné Student Celebration | Graham Chapel |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| 1:00 p.m. | Bears with Cubs Celebration (Parenting Students) | Women’s Building – Graduate Center suite |
| 7:00 p.m. | Black Celebration | Field House |
Thursday, May 15, 2025
| 1:00 p.m. | Army ROTC Celebration and Commissioning Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
*Tentative schedule and may be subject to change