Graduation
Congratulations to all 2026-2027 Saint Louis University School of Law graduates!
University Midyear Commencement
9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO
Graduates must enter on the west side of Chaifetz Arena no later than 8 a.m. Academic regalia is required. Family and friends are not allowed in the student assembly area.
Family, friends and guests must enter on the main level, at any entrance on the north and east sides of the arena. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There is no limit to the number of guests who can attend the graduation events. Tickets are not required to enter.
The midyear commencement ceremony is approximately 1.5 hours long.
May Hooding Ceremony
TBA (anticipated for Thursday, May 13, 2027)
Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO
Parking
Free parking will be available throughout campus, including the Olive-Compton garage.
Disabled parking is available in either the Olive-Compton Garage or the Laclede Garage. There is a drop-off area in front of Chaifetz Arena. Wheelchairs are available to take guests to their seats, but guests will not be able to keep the wheelchairs during the ceremony.
Photographs
At the hooding ceremony, Sarti Photo Services will photograph each student as he/she is hooded and when shaking hands with the dean. Students will be contacted directly by the photographer via mail and email with ordering information. Note: Graduates and family will not be allowed to take pictures on stage after the ceremony.
May University Commencement
Saturday, May 15, 2027, 9 a.m.
Chaifetz Arena 1 S. Compton Ave., Saint Louis, MO
Graduates must enter on the west side of Chaifetz Arena no later than 8 a.m. Academic regalia is required. Family or friends are not allowed in the student assembly area.
Family, friends and guests must enter on the main level, at any entrance on the north and east sides of the Arena. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There is no limit to the number of guests who can attend the graduation events. No tickets are required to enter.
The commencement ceremony is approximately 1.5-2 hours long.