
Commencement 2022
May 20, 2022
Francis Olympic Field, Danforth Campus
9:00 a.m.
The recording for Commencement 2022 will be posted here soon.
Professional photos taken at the festival inside Brookings Quadrangle and at the base of the Brookings stairs are now available.
360 videos from the festival are now available.
Additional university photos of Commencement are posted on Widen .
Commencement is a rain or shine event.
Tickets are not required. Seats are available first come, first served.
We will 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.
May Commencement
The 161st Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. More information will be posted here as details become available.
December Recognition
The Chancellor’s Recognition Ceremony for December Degree Candidates is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Recent Communications
Commencement Reminders
Welcome back graduates
Congratulate your 2022 graduate
2022 Commencement Speaker (Links to an external site)
Class of 2022 Toast
Commencement Help Line
Call the Help Line at (314) 935-2022.
Chat with Tassel
Introducing Tassel, the Commencement Chatbot! Need directions, schedule or anything else for the event? Scan the QR to get started!

Future Commencements
May 15, 2023
May 13, 2024
May 12, 2025