The university offers a number of affinity student celebrations annually during Commencement. All graduating students are welcome to be recognized and participate at any of the student celebrations. Registration will open in November 2026 for May 2027 Affinity Student Celebrations.
Military & Veterans Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating military-affiliated students | Wednesday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. in Danforth University Center (DUC), Tisch Commons |
| Army ROTC Student Celebration & Commissioning Ceremony: For ROTC students graduating and receiving their commissions | Thursday, May 13 at 11 a.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Bears with Cubs Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating student-parents | Saturday, May 15 at 12 p.m. in Umrath Lounge |
| International Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating international students | Monday, May 17 at 10 a.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Lavender Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and their allies | Monday, May 17 at 2 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| APIDA Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating Asian American, Pacific-Islander, Desi American and/or Asian students | Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Latiné Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating students of Latin American heritage | Tuesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Taylor Family Center Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating students who are the first in their families to attend college, come from a limited – income background, or are involved in our center. (Please note you do not need to be affiliated with a program within the Taylor Family Center to participate in this ceremony). For questions, please email: Studentsuccess@wustl.edu | Tuesday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Black Student Celebration: Celebrates the achievements and contributions of graduating Black students | Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Field House |