WashU has implemented several policy changes for the safety and convenience of our community during the university ceremony as well as the school recognition ceremonies.
Sunday’s Arts & Sciences undergraduate ceremony and Monday’s university-wide Commencement ceremony will require tickets to enter.
The tickets for the all-university Commencement ceremony have been sent directly to the graduates, and the tickets for the A&S undergraduate ceremony will be shared soon. The graduates are responsible for distributing the tickets among their respective guests.
Graduates may not bring any bags of any type onto Francis Olympic Field, or into the school ceremonies.
Guests are strongly encouraged not to bring bags. Only the following types of bags will be allowed:
- Clear plastic bags, not to exceed 14” x 14” x 4”. Clear bags will be available and free of charge in parking locations and at the ceremony entrances, for those who need them.
- Small clutch-type wallets or purses not to exceed 4”x6”. Diaper bags are allowed for those with small children, but will be inspected.
- Medically necessary equipment is permitted after inspection.
The following items are prohibited in all university and school ceremonies and events, and are subject to confiscation:
- Air horns and other artificial noisemakers
- Animals, except assistance animals
- Banners or signs larger than 2’x3’ (no poles of any kind will be allowed)
- Food and drink (except water)
- Firearms and weapons
- Laser lights
- Balloons, glitter and confetti
- Unmanned aircraft/drones