Commencement

You can attend either or both. This decision is completely up to you. Graduates must register for each ceremony separately. If you want to attend both ceremonies, please be sure to register for each one.

• WashU’s Commencement registration will open in the spring. You will receive an email with registration instructions.
• McKelvey Graduation Recognition Ceremony registration for both PhD and Bachelor Masters is now open. You will receive an email originating from "Tassel" with registration instructions.

We encourage everyone to register before the deadline – registration closes April 6th. If you did not register in time, send an email to McKelvey_Commencement@wustl.edu as soon as possible and include your WashU ID number, first name, last name, and degree. We will do our best to add you to the registration system.

Guests do not need to register to attend the ceremonies. However, tickets will be required for entry.

If you are sure you will no longer be attending, you can email McKelvey_Commencement@wustl.edu to let us know. Please include your WashU ID number, first name, last name and degree.

There are two registration links because the ceremonies are two separate ceremonies. Each ceremony needs to plan for the number of chairs, photographers, etc. Commencement has a larger attendance since its focus is WashU-wide, whereas the McKelvey graduation ceremonies focus only on Engineering graduates. 

McKelvey has a unique registration link to ensure accurate seating and, most importantly, the pronunciation of your name during the ceremony. Our unique link will ask you to provide the phonetic pronunciation of your name and have you record it so we can ensure it is pronounced as accurately as possible when you cross the stage. You will receive a registration email from your WUSTL email address with registration instructions.

You can order regalia for pictures here. We recommend you contact the bookstore at 314-935-5500 for further questions about renting for photos only, pick up and return.

Tickets will be emailed directly to graduating students. Students are responsible for sharing the ticket with their guests. Virtual and printed tickets will be accepted. Currently there is no limit on invited guests. Policy is subject to change.

No. All graduates sit together. Guests of the graduates can sit in the designated seating sections behind the graduating class.

You can view the livestream of the ceremony or watch a recording of the ceremony. Both are hosted on the McKelvey home page and later on the McKelvey commencement page.

No. The registrar’s office will coordinate your diploma shipment once your degree is conferred by the Board of Trustees and Chancellor Martin. 

Diplomas will be shipped to your Diploma Mailing Address in Workday. If you do not have a Diploma Mailing Address listed, your diploma will be shipped to your Home Address listed in Workday. 

More information about diplomas may be found on the Office of the University Registrar website. Any additional questions or comments should be sent to diplomaservices@wustl.edu along with your Student ID number.

You return your regalia to the Danforth Bookstore in the lower level coursebook area, Mallinckrodt Center. We recommend you contact the bookstore at 314-935-5500 for further questions.

Sign up for ADA assistance during the graduate registration process in Tassel.

ADA drop-off will be available in the surface lot in front of Francis Olympic Field for Thursday's ceremony. Please display your ADA parking tag when parking. Additionally there will be an ADA entrance and seating section at both ceremonies.

For questions please email McKelvey_Commencement@wustl.edu. 

We have a limited number of wheelchairs available for WashU graduation festivities. If you need further assistance, please contact the McKelvey Commencement Office at McKelvey_Commencement@wustl.edu.

You can contact either your Program Office or email McKelvey_Commencement@wustl.edu