Commencement 2026
The university-wide Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, 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 Friday, May 15. 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) |
2026 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.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
| 3:30 p.m. | Military & Veterans | Umrath Lounge |
Saturday, May 9, 2026
| 12:00 p.m. | Bears with Cubs | The Graduate Center Suite 005, Women’s Bldg. |
Monday, May 11, 2026
| 10:00 a.m. | International Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Lavender Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | First Generation | Graham Chapel |
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
| 9:00 a.m. | Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) | Graham Chapel |
| 1:00 p.m. | Latine Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Celebration | Graham Chapel |
Wednesday, 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 Celebration | Field House |
| 7:00 p.m. | McKelvey School of Engineering – PhD Hooding | Graham Chapel |
Thursday, 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) |
Friday, 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 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program of Occupational Therapy | Graham Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program in Audiology & Communication Sciences | Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Olin School of Business – Graduate | Field House |
| 6:30 p.m. | Olin School of Business – Undergraduate | Field House |
*Tentative schedule and may be subject to change