Commencement 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Francis Olympic Field, Danforth Campus
9:00 a.m.
Gates open at 7:00 a.m.
The May university-wide Commencement ceremony will include a graduate procession, remarks from Chancellor Andrew Martin, Keynote Speaker remarks, Conferral of Honorary Degrees, Student Speaker remarks, Conferral of Academic Degrees, and a graduate recession.
Family and guests are welcome to attend this ceremony. Seats are available first come, first served. This ceremony is a rain or shine event.
Graduates should attend their individual school ceremonies to have their name called and to cross the stage.