The Chancellor’s Recognition Ceremony for December Degree Candidates is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
The 161st Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Details about the celebration will be confirmed as we continue to monitor COVID-19 safety recommendations and public health conditions. Please check this website periodically for all event updates. For the university’s ongoing COVID-19 response and frequently asked questions, visit the WashU Together website.
Celebrate the Class of 2020, May &
December Graduates
Celebrate the Class of 2021, May Graduates
Individual School Recognition Ceremonies
Each school is hosts their own individual recognition ceremonies. Links to those ceremonies are here.
Commencement Speakers
Class of 2020 Speaker
Class of 2021 Speaker
University Commencement Speaker Archives
Recent Communications
Washington University Commencement Registration Open Now
Plans for Commencement, 2/26/21
Commencement Update, 1/12/21
Questions?
Please visit our FAQ page for the May ceremonies, which covers a variety of commonly asked questions.