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 for May 2026 affinity student celebrations will open in November 2025, if you have further questions, please contact us at the CDI via email: diversityandinclusion@wustl.edu
Military & Veterans Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating military-affiliated students | Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. in Umrath Lounge |
| Bears with Cubs Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating student-parents | Saturday, May 9 at 12 p.m. in The Graduate Center Suite 005, Women’s Bldg. |
| International Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating international students | Monday, May 11 at 10 a.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Lavender Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and their allies | Monday, May 11 at 2 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| First Generation Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating students who are the first members of their families to attend college | Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Latiné Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating students of Latin American heritage | Tuesday, May 12 at 1 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| APIDA Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating Asian American, Pacific-Islander, Desi American and/or Asian students | Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. in Graham Chapel |
| Black Student Celebration: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating Black students | Wednesday, May 13 at 4 p.m. in the Field House |
| Army ROTC Student Celebration & Commissioning Ceremony: For ROTC students graduating and receiving their commissions | Thursday, May 14th at 11am at Lindenwood University |