Commencement 2026
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.
| Wed, April 22, 2026 | ||
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| 3:30 p.m. | Military & Veterans Student Celebration | Umrath Lounge |
| Sat, May 9, 2026 | ||
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| 12:00 p.m. | Bears with Cubs Student Celebration | The Graduate Center Women’s Building Suite 005 |
| Mon, May 11, 2026 | ||
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| 10:00 a.m. | International Student Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Lavender Student Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Taylor Family Center for Student Success Celebration* | Graham Chapel |
*Taylor Family Center for Student Success – honors the achievements and contributions of graduating students who are the first in their families to attend college, come from a limited-income background, or are involved in our center. Please note you do not need to be affiliated with a program within the Taylor Family Center to participate in this ceremony. For questions, please email: Studentsuccess@wustl.edu
| Tues, May 12, 2026 | ||
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| 9:00 a.m. | Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Hooding & Recognition Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| 1:00 p.m. | Latine Student Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Student Celebration | Graham Chapel |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | ||
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| 11:00 a.m. | The Brown School, Recognition Ceremony | The Field House |
| 3:00 p.m. | The College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate Hooding & Recognition Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Black Student Celebration | The Field House |
| 7:00 p.m. | McKelvey School of Engineering, PhD Hooding & Recognition Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| Thurs, May 14, 2026 | ||
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| 8:30 a.m. | The College of Arts & Sciences, Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony | Francis Olympic Field |
| 9:00 a.m. | The School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Recognition Ceremony | The Field House |
| 11:00 a.m. | The School of Public Health, Recognition Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Recognition Ceremony | The Field House |
| 3:30 p.m. | The McKelvey School of Engineering, Undergraduate and Graduate Recognition Ceremony | Francis Olympic Field |
| 4:00 p.m. | The School of Medicine, Masters Recognition Ceremony | Eric P. Newman Education Center |
| Fri, May 15, 2026 | ||
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| 9:00 a.m. | University Wide Commencement Ceremony | Francis Olympic Field |
| 12:00 p.m. | The School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Recognition Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | The School of Law, Recognition Ceremony | The Field House |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program of Physical Therapy, Recognition Ceremony | Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis Khorassan Ballroom |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program of Occupational Therapy, Recognition Ceremony | Graham Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program in Audiology & Communication Sciences, Recognition Ceremony | Eric P. Newman Education Center |
| 3:30 p.m. | The Olin School of Business, Graduate Recognition Ceremony | The Field House |
| 6:30 p.m. | The Olin School of Business, Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony | The Field House |