For your compassion, your resilience, and your commitment to the profession and community — we could not be more proud of the Class of 2025!
Guests visiting from out of town are encouraged to reserve travel and lodging accommodations early, ideally in the fall. Commencement information will continue to be updated as it becomes available.
Monday, May 12, 2025
MD graduates and their guests are invited to attend the all-university ceremony Monday morning, as well as the separate MD recognition ceremony, at which each MD candidate is recognized, in the afternoon. Commencement is a rain or shine event. Ceremonies also will be viewable online via livestream.
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All-University Commencement Ceremony | 9 a.m. CT
Medical students are encouraged to participate in the university-wide graduation commencement at Francis Olympic Field on the Danforth Campus. Vist the WashU Commencement website for details.
Commencement Festival | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT
The all-school Commencement Festival immediately follows the morning ceremony. The celebration will include local food and beverage, games, photo opportunities, live entertainment, and will stretch from Mudd Field to Tisch Park.
MD Commencement Ceremony | 3 p.m. CT
Washington University will recognize individual graduates of Doctor of Medicine programs at the MD Commencement Ceremony at The Stifel Theatre. Dr. Rochelle Walensky will deliver the keynote address. The MD Commencement Ceremony will be viewable online via livestream. Please monitor the WashU Commencement website for updates.
Celebrating the Class of 2025
Join us for the following events to celebrate our graduates!
Graduation Fair
Feb. 20, 2025 | 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
University Bookstore in Mallinckrodt Center, Danforth Campus
Join us for the return of the Washington University Grad Fair! This one-day event takes place at the University Bookstore in the Mallinckrodt Center on the Danforth Campus. Free food while it lasts.
Class Toast
Mar. 31, 2025 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Brookings Quadrangle, Danforth Campus
Come celebrate with Chancellor Martin and your Class of 2025 friends, as we kick off commencement season with the Class Toast! The Class of 2025 Toast will be held on Wednesday, March 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Brookings Quadrangle. Food and beverages will be available for all who attend. Register here.