Commencement Office

Congratulations, #WashU17 graduates!

Congratulations on your accomplishments—we wish you the best as you begin a new, exciting chapter of your life!


Relive Commencement 2017

Tag your memories with #WashU17

Check out the Commencement homepage for a collection of tweets, photos, and videos with the #WashU17 hashtag.

Watch it again

Videos from Commencement, including Anna Quindlen’s speech, can be found on the #WashU17 YouTube channel.

Download the ceremonies

Burn a copy of Commencement and many school ceremonies.

The view from here

View photos from Commencement and graduation events, including the Chancellor's Dinner for Graduating Seniors.

Request a Commencement program

Do you need a program? Provide us a mailing address and we'll send one your way.

Class Acts: Celebrating the past,
ready for the future

Read about #WashU17 graduates who are changing the world through research, service, and innovation.


Preserve your memories and share your story

Capture and preserve your memories

Order a photo book featuring images from our award-winning photographers or create your own using our images.

Honor the tradition

Trace the history of Commencement from the first ceremony in 1862. Learn about the university ring, regalia, and shield.

What are you doing after graduation?

Share your success. Report your plans with the Career Center. Are you still working on your post-graduate plan? Contact the Career Center today.

Stay connected

Join fellow alumni, parents, and friends throughout the world. Find your local WashU Club. Help recruit students. Plan your reunion.