Information on details related to the University-Wide ceremony on Danforth campus can be found by viewing the WashU Commencement page.
The Washington University Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at The Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) in the main auditorium. EPNEC is located on the Medical School campus at 320 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.
To find this location, search Eric P. Newman Education Center on the interactive map at this link (#11 and 7D on the grid).
EPNEC is located on the Washington University’s School of Medicine Campus at 320 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.
The luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at EPNEC in Great Rooms A/B.
WashU has implemented several policy changes for the safety and convenience of our community during the university ceremony as well as the school recognition ceremonies and events. The changes include information on tickets for each ceremony, bag policies, and prohibited items.
Additional university information can be found on the WashU Commencement page
Danforth University-Wide Ceremony – Graduates may not bring bags onto Francis Olympic Field, as the regalia has pockets for small items. Graduates may bring a water bottle. Please plan accordingly.
For guests, WashU prohibits all bags, backpacks, and other carriers from being brought into the ceremony with the following exceptions:
- Clear bags, not to exceed 14″ x 14″ x 4″
- Small clutches or purses, not to exceed 4″ x 6″
- Medically necessary bags, including diaper bags
PACS Recognition Ceremony – We strongly encourage not to bring bags, if possible.
PACS Guests are strongly encouraged not to bring bags to our ceremony. The following types of bags are recommended, if possible, but not required:
- Clear plastic bags (these are required on Danforth), not to exceed 14”x14”x4”. Clear bags will be available and free of charge in parking locations and at the ceremony entrances, for those who need them.
- Small clutch-type wallets or purses not to exceed 4”x6”. Diaper bags are allowed for those with small children, but will be inspected.
- Medically necessary equipment is permitted after inspection.
The following items are prohibited in all university and school ceremonies and events, and are subject to confiscation:
- Air horns and other artificial noisemakers
- Animals, except assistance animals
- Banners or signs larger than 2’ x 3’ (no poles of any kind will be allowed)
- Food and drink (except water)
- Firearms and weapons
- Lasers/Laser lights
- Balloons, glitter and confetti
- Unmanned aircrafts and drones
Yes, tickets will be required for both the University-Wide and the PACS Recognition ceremonies. Seats are also available on a first come, first served basis at both ceremonies.
Tickets will be emailed directly to graduating students from the university commencement office and from the PACS office as each ceremony will require a ticket for that specific event.
Students are responsible for sharing the ticket with their guests. Virtual and printed tickets will be accepted at both university-wide and PACS ceremonies.
Please note that there will be no limit of guests allowed for the PACS ceremony and reception afterward. However, there will be a ticket limit to the PACS luncheon. Details will be shared with the PACS graduating students.
More details to come from the university and from PACS.
Yes, the ceremony will be livestreamed from our PACS Commencement webpage on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. More details to come.
The PACS Recognition ceremony is held indoors so the ceremony will go on as scheduled rain or shine.
The All University Commencement Ceremony is held outdoors on the Danforth Campus. The ceremony will go on as scheduled rain or shine. In the event of rain, ponchos will be available to all graduates and guests. The Commencement ceremony may be shortened.
The university-wide Commencement speaker will be announced during the Class of 2026 Class Toast. More details forthcoming.
Parking will be very limited on the Danforth and Medical School campuses during the Commencement Ceremonies; please take this into consideration when you are making your plans for the day. You may wish to take MetroLink if you are able to.
Parking will be available on the Medical School’s campus in the Metro Garage down the street from EPNEC. It is located at the corner of Taylor and Children’s place at 4560 Children’s Place. You are requested to park on levels 6-7.
Each graduate will be given one parking validation for the Medical School’s Metro Garage the day of the event. They can use for themselves or give to a family member.
For additional details for the Danforth Campus, please visit https://commencement.wustl.edu/visiting-campus/visiting-campus/.
Yes, there will be interpreters at both the university-wide and PACS recognition ceremonies.
PACS office has also secured remote CART (captioning) for the PACS recognition ceremony.
Please contact René Miller at [email protected] with all accommodation questions.
Yes, regalia is required to participate in all commencement events. More details to come.
You can contact René Miller at [email protected] with any questions regarding your diploma.
For additional details, please contact the University’s registrar’s office at [email protected] or visit https://registrar.wustl.edu/diplomafaq/.
Please contact René Miller at [email protected].