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Commencement

IMPORTANT - You will soon receive an email from a company called Tassel, and it will include instructions on what to do to prepare for the May 2026 McKelvey Engineering Commencement Ceremonies. 

  • Students completing degrees in May 2026 must apply for program completion in Workday by March 2nd, which is a HARD DEADLINE to apply for program completion for all degrees, second majors and minors.
  • Order your student regalia from the campus bookstore by their March 15th deadline. 
  • The main campus Commencement website is here.  You must register for the May 15th  University-Wide Commencement Ceremony on this page.   

Once  you file for program completion by the March 2nd deadline in Workday, you will automatically receive event information from Tassel for the McKelvey Recognition Ceremonies, which is where your name is called when you walk across the stage.

Save the date

PhD Hooding ceremony
Wed. May 13, 2026
7 p.m.
Graham Chapel

BS/MS ceremony
Thurs. May 14, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Francis Olympic Field


Please check back for additional updates.

University-wide Commencement & Festival

Friday, May 15, 2026
Francis Olympic Field, Danforth Campus
9 a.m. rain or shine

Questions regarding the University-wide Commencement event should be directed to the Commencement Office at 314-935-5985 or visit the Commencement website.

  • Following the University-wide Commencement, the Chancellor will be hosting the Commencement festival for all WashU graduates and their friends and family. Learn more.

Tickets

Tickets are required to enter the ceremony. Graduates will be emailed their ticket. Graduates are responsible for sending the ticket to their guests. Currently there is no limit on invited guests. Policy is subject to change.

Bag Policies

Graduates may not bring bags onto Francis Olympic Field, as the regalia has pockets for small items. Graduates may bring a water bottle. Please plan accordingly.

For guests, WashU prohibits all bags, backpacks, and other carriers from being brought into the ceremony with the following exceptions:

  • Clear bags, not to exceed 14″ x 14″ x 4″
  • Small clutches or purses, not to exceed 4″ x 6″
  • Medically necessary bags, including diaper bags

All approved bags are subject to inspection upon entry. Guests with bags or items that do not satisfy the bag policy are encouraged to return their bags or items to their vehicle. WashU will not provide clear bags. All attendees, including graduates, will need to go through metal detectors upon entry.