The Commencement Festival will immediately follow the University-wide Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12, 2025. The celebration will include local food and beverage, photo opportunities, live entertainment, and more! The festival will stretch from Mudd Field to Tisch Park. The festival will start at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony and end at 2:30 p.m.
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)