For your compassion, your resilience, and your commitment to the profession and community — we could not be more proud of the Class of 2024!
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.
Commencement Day
Monday, May 13, 2024
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 – 4:30 p.m. CT
Washington University will recognize individual graduates of Doctor of Medicine programs at the MD Commencement Ceremony at Varsity Gym on the Danforth Campus. The MD Commencement Ceremony will be viewable online via livestream. Please monitor the WashU Commencement website for updates.
Celebrating the Class of 2024
Join us for the following events to celebrate our graduates!
Graduation Fair
Feb. 21, 2024 | 10 – 1:00 p.m.
EPNEC, Medical 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 is provided by Chicken Out.
Class Toast
Mar. 27, 2024 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Brookings Quadrangle, Danforth Campus
Come celebrate with Chancellor Martin and your Class of 2024 friends, as we kick off commencement season with the Class Toast! The Class of 2024 Toast will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Brookings Quadrangle. Food and beverages will be available for all who attend. Register here.
Class Celebration
May 9, 2024 | 5 – 8:00 p.m.
Ballpark Village
We are thrilled to invite you to the Class of 2024 Celebration! Join us for food and beverage, entertainment, and a short program celebrating all of your accomplishments in a fun off-site setting! The celebration will be held on Thursday, May 9, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bally Sports Live in Ballpark Village. Click here to register.
Award Ceremony and Celebration
May 12, 2024 | 4 – 6:00 p.m.
Ritz Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza
Join us for a ceremony celebrating our student awards and a reception with beverages and light hors d’oeuvres.