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.

Full ceremony schedule*

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

3:30 p.m.Military & VeteransUmrath Lounge

Saturday, May 9, 2026

12:00 p.m.Bears with CubsThe Graduate Center Suite 005, Women’s Bldg.

Monday, May 11, 2026

10:00 a.m.International CelebrationGraham Chapel
2:00 p.m.Lavender CelebrationGraham Chapel
6:00 p.m.First GenerationGraham Chapel

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

9:00 a.m.Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS)Graham Chapel
1:00 p.m.Latine CelebrationGraham Chapel
6:00 p.m.Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) CelebrationGraham Chapel

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

11:00 a.m.Brown SchoolField House
3:00 p.m.Arts & Sciences – GraduateGraham Chapel
4:00 p.m.Black CelebrationField House
7:00 p.m.McKelvey School of Engineering – PhD HoodingGraham Chapel

Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:30 a.m.Arts & Sciences – UndergraduateFrancis Olympic Field
9:00 a.m.Doctor of MedicineField House
11:00 a.m.School of Public HealthGraham 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 & BSFrancis Olympic Field
4:00 p.m.Masters Degrees within the School of MedicineEric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)

Friday, May 15, 2026

9:00 a.m.All-University CommencementFrancis Olympic Field
12:00 p.m.School of Continuing and Professional StudiesGraham Chapel
12:00 p.m.School of LawField House
1:30 p.m.Program of Physical TherapyRoyal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis – Khorassan Ballroom
1:30 p.m.Program of Occupational TherapyGraham Chapel
1:30 p.m.Program in Audiology & Communication SciencesEric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)
3:30 p.m.Olin School of Business – GraduateField House
6:30 p.m.Olin School of Business – UndergraduateField House

*Tentative schedule and may be subject to change