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Commencement

WashU Class of 2025

We are McKelvey!

The McKelvey community is excited to celebrate with 2025 graduates and their loved ones this May. Consider this your central hub for all ceremony information and updates.

Contact us: 
Email McKelvey_Commencement@wustl.edu

Get information about:

McKelvey PhD Hooding Ceremony & Reception

Friday, May 9, 2025

1:30p.m. — WashU Varsity Gym

The Hooding Ceremony for all graduating McKelvey PhD candidates will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the WashU Varsity Gym. Each PhD candidate will cross the stage as their name is announced. A celebratory reception immediately follows.

More details coming soon:

  • Registration
  • Tickets
  • Parking
  • Accessibility
  • Regalia

McKelvey Bachelor & Masters Ceremony & Celebrations

Saturday, May 10, 2025

11 a.m. — WashU Field House

This Recognition Ceremony is for McKelvey students graduating with bachelor’s and/or master's degrees and takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the WashU Field House. Each degree candidate will cross the stage as their name is announced.

More details coming soon:

  • Registration
  • Tickets
  • Parking
  • Accessibility
  • Regalia

 

University-wide Commencement & Festival

Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Francis Olympic Field (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.

FAQs & Communications Sent

Which ceremony should I attend? WashU Commencement or McKelvey’s Recognition Ceremonies?

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 with registration instructions.

Watch the 2024 McKelvey Engineering graduation ceremonies