Sons and Daughters of SLU Forever
Graduation at Saint Louis University takes place at our commencement ceremonies, which are held in May and December. The General FAQ page contains questions that apply to all graduates.
Commencement ceremonies will also stream live on slu.edu, on Saint Louis University's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Commencement 2024 Schedule
Saint Louis University will celebrate its 2024 Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, in Chaifetz Arena.
Graduates will be individually recognized at their school pre-commencement ceremonies. Find the complete schedule of events below.
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Wednesday, May 15
Time | Event | Location |
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3 p.m. (1 hour) | School of Medicine (master's and doctoral students) | Education Union |
6 p.m. (2 hours) | Sankofa Ceremony | Anheuser-Busch Auditorium in Cook Hall |
6:30 p.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | School for Professional Studies | Chaifetz Arena |
Thursday, May 16
Time | Event | Location |
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8 a.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | College for Public Health and Social Justice | Chaifetz Arena |
9:30 a.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | School of Education | St. Francis Xavier College Church |
10:30 a.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | School of Nursing | Chaifetz Arena |
1 p.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | School of Law | Chaifetz Arena |
3:30 p.m. (2 hours) | College of Arts and Sciences | Chaifetz Arena |
6:30 p.m. (1 hour and 15 minutes) | Baccalaureate Mass | St. Francis Xavier College Church |
7:45 p.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | Toast to the Class of 2024 | Wool Ballroom in the Busch Student Center |
Friday, May 17
Time | Event | Location |
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8:30 a.m. (1 hours and 30 minutes) | School of Science and Engineering | Chaifetz Arena |
9 a.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | School of Social Work | St. Francis Xavier College Church |
11 a.m. (1 hour and 45 minutes) | School of Medicine | Chaifetz Arena |
2 p.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes) | Chaifetz School of Business | Chaifetz Arena |
4:30 p.m. (2 hours) | Doisy College of Health Sciences | Chaifetz Arena |
Saturday, May 18
Time | Event | Location |
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9 a.m. | Commencement | Chaifetz Arena |