In-Person Commencement Update
Washington University Commencement ceremonies, hosted by Chancellor Martin, for the class of 2021 will be held on Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21.
The in-person Commencement ceremony specifically for all Olin graduate and undergraduate students is scheduled for Thursday, May 20 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. CDT on Francis Olympic Field.
As stated in the communication from the Commencement Office, graduates MUST REGISTER in advance or they will not be allowed to attend. Registration WAS imperative due to COVID-19 contact tracing protocols as mandated by St. Louis County.
Registration CLOSED March 19.
For further information and FAQ visit commencement.wustl.edu.
Per direction from the Commencement office, all WashU individual school recognition and affinity ceremonies must be virtual.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but your safety is our primary concern.
Upcoming virtual ceremonies
Olin Undergraduate – Virtual Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 21, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. CT
Olin Graduate Programs (MBA/PMBA/SMP/Doc) – Virtual Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. CT
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Past ceremonies
Executive MBA Class 55 – Virtual Recognition Ceremony
Friday, April 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. CT
MSL & Executive MBA Class 55 – Virtual Recognition Ceremony
Friday, April 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. CT
2020 December Ceremonies
Olin (BSBA/MBA/PMBA/SMP/Doc) – Virtual Ceremony
Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. CST
Executive MBA Class 54 – Virtual Ceremony
Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. CST
Global Master of Finance – Virtual Ceremony
Monday, August 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. CST
May 15, 2020 – Undergraduate Recognition, 11:30 a.m. CST
May 15, 2020- Graduate Programs Recognition, 3:00 p.m. CST
May 8, 2020 – EMBA and MSL Recognition, 10:30 a.m. CST
May 8, 2020 – EMBA Class 53 Recognition, 10:30 a.m. CST
December 14, 2019 – Olin Graduation Recognition Ceremony
1:30 p.m.
Athletic Complex Field House
December 13, 2019 – EMBA Class 52 and Mumbai Batch 4 Graduation Recognition Ceremony
2:00 p.m.
Graham Chapel
October 25, 2019 – EMBA Shanghai Class 17 Graduation Ceremony
2:00 p.m.
Graham Chapel
August 5, 2019 – Global Master of Finance Graduation Ceremony
10:30 a.m.
Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall
May 17, 2019 – Undergraduate Graduation Recognition Ceremony
11:30 a.m.
Field House, Athletic Complex
May 17, 2019 – Graduate Programs Graduation Recognition Ceremony
3:00 p.m.
Field House, Athletic Complex
April 26, 2019 – Executive MBA Class 51 Graduation Ceremony
10:30 a.m.
Graham Chapel