The Commencement Festival will immediately follow the University-wide Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026. The festival will start at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony and end at 2:30 p.m.
The Commencement Festival includes a variety of local food and beverages, photo opportunities, live entertainment, and more!
Festival Details
- Alternate Viewing Location: DUC – Tisch Commons (125), Edison Theatre (128), Seigle Hall L006 (166), Simon Hall, room 1 (168), Wrighton Hall 300 (185)
- Ceremony: Francis Olympic Field (131)
- Cooling Tent: Francis Olympic Field (131)
- DJ/Music: Tisch Park (176)
- Flowers & Gift Tents: Francis Olympic Field (131), Brookings Quadrangle (113), Athletic Complex (105)
- First Aid Station: Francis Olympic Field (131)
- Festival Food Vendors: Located East of Graham Chapel (136) to Tisch Park (176)
- Professional Photography Station: Brookings Quadrangle (113) and Brookings Stairs (112)
- Rideshare Drop-Off: Shepley Drive by WashU Clocktower (312)
- Regalia Drop-Off: Athletic Complex (105), Brookings Quadrangle (113), Tisch Park (176)
- Restrooms: Simon Hall, lower level (168), Knight Center (145), Danforth University Center (125), Campus Store (119), Olin Library (158), Sumers Welcome Center (173), Schnuck Pavilion (158)
- Water Hydration Stations: Francis Olympic Field (131), Simon Hall (Mudd Field side) (168), Rebstock Hall (161), Ridgley Hall (127), Sever Hall (167), Brookings Quadrangle (113), Tisch Park (176)
- Wheelchair Check-In/Check-Out: Danforth University Center (125)