Register for the Ceremony
Registration is required to attend the May university-wide Commencement ceremony. Graduates will receive an email with instructions on how to log in, confirm their name and register for the ceremony.
Order regalia
Regalia is required to participate in the May university-wide Commencement ceremony. The deadline to order regalia will be announced in Spring 2026.
Register for Affinity Celebrations
The university offers a number of affinity student celebrations annually during Commencement. All graduating students are welcome to be recognized and participate at any of the student celebrations. If you have further questions, please contact the CDI via email: diversityandinclusion@wustl.edu.
Prepare for arrival and check-in
Graduates should be dressed in their regalia and at their assembly point by 7:45 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. The procession will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and should conclude no later than 11:00 a.m.
Graduates may not bring bags onto Francis Olympic Field. Your regalia has pockets for small items. Graduates may bring a water bottle.
Report your future plans
Share your post-graduate plans with Student Affairs to help inspire current and future WashU students and to stay connected as an alumni.
Senior Class Gift
Contribute to the Senior Class Gift to connect you with a lasting legacy of support, originating with WashU’s inaugural graduating class. Your gift, regardless of size, provides opportunities for future students beginning their education journey at WashU.
Stay connected as an alumni!
Stay connected with @WashUAlumni for networking opportunities, reunion events, and more by following us on social media! Tag @WashUAlumni and #WashUAlumni on Instagram on graduation day to share your WashU experience.
Diploma Information
The Office of the University Registrar coordinates diploma shipment once your degree is conferred. View the Diploma FAQs for answers to common questions. Please pay careful attention to the information below to ensure delivery of your diploma.
Degree Conferral
Spring 2026 degrees will be conferred in May 2026. At that time, the Spring 2026 graduates’ Program of Study Statuses will be updated in Workday to reflect program completion.
Paper Credential
It is your responsibility to make sure that you create a valid Diploma Mailing Address in Workday. Diploma orders will not be placed for graduates with missing or invalid addresses and telephone numbers. We strongly encourage graduates to provide a U.S. address as international shipping to certain countries is unreliable. Please visit Diploma FAQs – Office of the University Registrar for further instructions.
Electronic Credential
Washington University also issues a certified electronic diploma (CeDiD) to graduates. An email from info@cecredentialtrust.com will be sent to your WashU email address when the CeDiD is available. Once you authorize your CeDiD, you will need to register your account with CeCredential Trust to retain access to it permanently. View this video to learn more about the CeDiD.
Additional information about diplomas, transcripts, and verification letters may be found on the University Registrar website.
Any additional questions or comments should be sent to diplomaservices@wustl.edu along with your student ID number.