Sons and Daughters of SLU Forever
Graduation at Saint Louis University takes place at our commencement ceremonies, which are held in both May and December. In May, students can also choose to walk in precommencement ceremonies held by SLU's individual schools and colleges.
Commencement ceremonies will also stream live on slu.edu, on Saint Louis University's YouTube channel and on the Facebook page of each individual school or college.
May 2023 Commencement Schedule
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. (2 hours) |
College for Public Health and Social Justice | Chaifetz Arena |
| 9 a.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School of Education | College Church |
| 11 a.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School of Nursing | Chaifetz Arena |
| 1:30 p.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School of Law | Chaifetz Arena |
| 4 p.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
College of Arts and Sciences | Chaifetz Arena |
| 6 p.m. (1 hour, 15 minutes) |
Baccalaureate Mass | College Church |
| 7:30 p.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
Toast to the Class of 2023 | Busch Student Center (Wool Ballrooms) |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | ||
| 8:30 a.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School of Science and Engineering | Chaifetz Arena |
| 9 a.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School of Social Work | College Church |
| 11:30 a.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School of Medicine | Chaifetz Arena |
| 2:30 p.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
Chaifetz School of Business | Chaifetz Arena |
| 5 p.m. (2 hours) |
Doisy College of Health Sciences | Chaifetz Arena |
| 5 p.m. (1 hour, 30 minutes) |
School for Professional Studies | Busch Student Center (St. Louis Room) |
| 6:30 p.m. (2 hours) |
Sankofa Ceremony | Cook Hall (Anheuser-Busch Auditorium) |
| Saturday, May 20, 2023 | ||
| 9 a.m. | University Commencement Ceremony | Chaifetz Arena |