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2026 Commencement
Please refer to our McKelvey commencement webpage for information regarding:
- PhD Hooding Ceremony & Reception on May 13 (digital program PDF)
- Bachelor & Masters Ceremony & Celebrations on May 14 (digital program PDF)
Further information about the University-wide Commencement & Festival on May 15 is on the WashU Commencement page.
Momentum Magazine, Spring 2026 issue
Read how engineering intersects with public health, how students learn through tackling mechanical design problems, and how Troy and Justin Ruths built a strong foundation in McKelvey Engineering for their successful careers.
Explore the storiesDownload the PDF
Our faculty push the boundaries
Meet the people solving our biggest problems.
Faculty Spotlight
Philosopher, computationalist and award-winning game designer
Ian Bogost
Professor
Virtual tour preview
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Common study space in Jubel Hall
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A glimpse of a biomedical engineering lab in Whitaker Hall.
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McKelvey Hall is the new home to the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and support Washington University’s data science efforts.
Tour our buildings
The new complex for the McKelvey School of Engineering sits on the northeast corner of WashU's Danforth Campus. This area includes five academic buildings with research laboratories and specialized facilities that support the school's intellectual vision and plans.
Since 2000, more than $275 million has been invested in new and renovated engineering space.
Engineering by the numbers
No. 12
Biomedical Engineering graduate program ranking in U.S. News (2026)
$70.1 million
in research awards (FY24)
32%
of first-year students are Pell Grant-eligible
Support for PhD students