Save the Date
Scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2027.
New Venue!
St. Louis campus ceremonies will take place at Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center in Downtown St. Louis.
Celebrate With Us!
This exciting change of location will accommodate more graduates and guests, reduce the number of individual ceremonies, and honor all of our graduates on the same day.
Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center recently underwent a $170 million renovation and expansion, providing a beautiful and historic setting for this important university milestone.
Commencement Details
Check back for more information in the coming months, including ceremony schedules and registration details. If you plan to walk in the Spring ceremony, please review the Steps to Graduation.
Your Path to Graduation: 5 Steps to Commencement
Follow these essential steps to ensure you meet all deadlines and requirements to graduate and attend the ceremony.
This is the mandatory academic step that officially informs the University of your intent to complete your degree. You must submit this form regardless of whether you plan to attend the ceremony. If your degree has already been conferred you are not required to submit another petition.
- Deadline: The deadline to petition is typically two months prior to your intended graduation date.
- Forms: Petitions will be routed to the correct staff member once form is completed and submitted.
- Note: You will receive an email confirming receipt of the petition upon submission.
- Questions? Contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 314-246-6905 or email oacadaff@webster.edu.
Your diploma and official transcripts will not be released, you will not be issued guest tickets for Commencement, and you will not be allowed to check in for Commencement until all financial obligations are met.
- Action: Clear your Student Business Office account balance.
- Payment Note: Credit card payments are subject to a 2.75% convenience fee. Check payments have a 10-day holding period before transcripts are released.
- Questions? Call the Business Office at 800-981-9803 or email bursar@webster.edu.
Which school or college your degree program is part of determines when your graduation ceremony will occur as well as graduate hood colors for academic regalia. You will need to determine this information before registering. Select Undergraduate or Graduate below to view list of degree subjects and their corresponding school or college.
| Degree Subject | School or College |
|---|---|
| Acting | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Animation | School of Communications |
| Anthropology and Sociology | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Art (including with an Emphasis) | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Art History and Criticism | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Biological Sciences (including with an Emphasis) | College of Science and Health |
| Biology (including with an Emphasis) | College of Science and Health |
| Business Administration (including with an Emphasis) | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Chemistry | College of Science and Health |
| Computer Science (including with an Emphasis) | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Costume Construction | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Costume Design | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Dance (including with an Emphasis) | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Data Analytics | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Education (including with an Emphasis) | School of Education |
| Education Studies | School of Education |
| English | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Exercise Science | College of Science and Health |
| Film, Television and Video Production | School of Communications |
| Finance | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Games and Game Design | School of Communications |
| Graphic Design | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| History | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Integrated Strategic Communications | School of Communications |
| Interactive Digital Media | School of Communications |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| International Human Rights | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| International Relations (including with an Emphasis) | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Journalism | School of Communications |
| Languages and Transcultural Studies (French or Spanish) | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Legal Studies | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Lighting Design | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Management Information Systems | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Media Production | School of Communications |
| Media Studies | School of Communications |
| Music | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music Composition (Concert Music or Songwriting) | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music Direction for Musical Theatre | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music Performance (Jazz, Orchestral Instruments, Piano or Voice) | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music Education (Choral Music or Instrumental Music) | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Musical Theatre | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Nursing | College of Science and Health |
| Philosophy (including with an Emphasis) | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Photography and Visual Communications | School of Communications |
| Political Science (including with an Emphasis in Public Law) | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Psychological Science | College of Science and Health |
| Psychology (including with an Emphasis in Mental Health) | College of Science and Health |
| Scene Design | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Scene Painting | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Scriptwriting | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Major | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Sound Design | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Sound Recording and Engineering | School of Communications |
| Sports Communication | School of Communications |
| Stage Management | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Technical Direction | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Wig and Makeup Design | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Degree Subject | School or College |
|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | School of Education |
| Business Administration (MBA), including with an Emphasis | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Business Analytics | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Business and Organizational Security Management | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Counseling | College of Science and Health |
| Criminal Justice | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Cybersecurity Operations and Cybersecurity with an Emphasis | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Data Analytics | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Education and Innovation | School of Education |
| Environmental Management | College of Science and Health |
| Finance | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Health Administration (MHA) | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Human Resources Development | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Human Resources Management | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Information Technology Management | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| International Relations | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| International Relations and Security Studies | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Legal Studies | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Management and Leadership | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Marketing (including with an Emphasis) | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Music | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music in Composition | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music in Jazz Studies | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Music in Performance (Orchestral Instruments, Piano, Organ, Guitar or Voice) | Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| National Security Studies | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Nursing | College of Science and Health |
| Organizational Development and Change | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Procurement and Acquisitions Management | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Public Administration (MPA) | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Reading | School of Education |
| Special Education | School of Education |
| Strategic Communications | School of Communication |
| Supply Chain Management | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Sustainability Management | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Talent Development and Training | George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology |
| Teaching (including with an Emphasis) | School of Education |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) in Transformative Learning in the Global Communities | School of Education |
| Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) | College of Science and Health |
This step is mandatory for all graduates who wish to participate (walk) in the Commencement ceremony.
Use the required form to secure your place in the ceremony and confirm your estimated number of guests.
Please Note: The School of Education ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, in
the Winifred Moore Auditorium on the Webster Groves campus. The street address is
470 E Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, 63119.
Registration for Commencement 2026 is officially closed.
Academic regalia is required to participate. This includes the cap and gown for all graduates, plus the hood for Master's/Doctorate graduates. Current and former military may wear their dress uniform.
- Order Online: Order through Herff Jones.
- Early bird pricing ends on April 21 at 10:59 p.m. These will be sent via Ground FedEx.
- Expedited pricing runs April 22 through May 1 at 10:59 p.m. These will be sent via 2nd Day Air FedEx.
- In-Person Purchase: Starting May 2, limited supplies will be available at the Webster Bookstore for last minute orders.
- Location: 554 Garden Ave., Webster Groves, Missouri
- Phone: 314-968-5936
- Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday
Make a donation of at least your class year — $20.26 — and earn a Philanthropy cord! As a token of our gratitude and a reminder of your generosity and achievements, you will receive a Philanthropy cord to wear at your Commencement ceremony.
Donate for the Philanthropy Cord
Congratulations!
You've completed the six essential requirements. You are now ready to celebrate the completion of your Webster University degree!
Next Up
Review the Commencement Day Schedule for check-in times and event details to prepare for your big day.
Extended and International Campus 2027 Ceremonies
International Campus Graduation Dates
- Webster Geneva Campus — TBA
- Webster University Tbilisi — TBA
- Webster Leiden Campus — TBA
- Webster University Tashkent — TBA
- Webster Vienna Private University — TBA
- Webster Athens — TBA
- Webster University Chengdu — TBA
- Webster University Shanghai — (TBA)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Ceremony Preparation and Attire
Herff Jones, Webster University's cap and gown provider, offers directions on how to wear your graduation regalia:
Honor cords are provided by the individual schools. Students who believe they should receive one need to contact their respective dean's offices.
Students who are military veterans or active-duty military can pick up their military service cords on the day of commencement from the Student Veterans Association booth, located near the school check-in site in the Community Music School lobby.
You can also make a donation of at least your class year — $20.27 — and earn a Philanthropy cord!
Ceremonies typically last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of graduates in that specific college/school block.
FAQ: Tickets, Guests and International Travel
Due to venue capacity, each graduating student is allotted four (4) guest seats. This count must be indicated on your mandatory Ceremony Registration Form.
Physical tickets will be required for guests to enter the ceremony. After completing the Ceremony Registration Form, a representative from your school or college will send a follow-up email within five business days detailing ticket retrieval instructions. It will be up to the student to hand those tickets to their guests prior to the start of the Commencement ceremony.
Accessible seating and accommodations are available at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Please ensure you clearly indicate this need on your Ceremony Registration Form so we can plan accordingly.
No. According to the U.S. Department of State, invitation letters submitted as part of the visitor visa process are not reviewed and are, therefore, unnecessary. The University does not write letters for family members and friends.
If you are graduating and have family and friends traveling to attend your Commencement Ceremony, you should provide details of the Commencement Ceremony (date/time/place, copy of your petition to graduate) to your family and friends.
For additional information about U.S. consulate or embassy locations and application procedures, review the U.S. Department of State visa information.
Important Note: Providing your family members with additional documentation may be helpful; however, there is no guarantee a visa will be issued.
FAQ: Travel, Parking and Accommodations
The Explore St. Louis site offers a list of St. Louis hotels and places to stay in the area.
Webster University has a large parking garage on Garden Avenue, located less than a block from the Loretto Hilton Center where Commencement will take place. Those with handicap placards for parking can park in the lots near the Thompson Music House and Browning Hall off of Big Bend Blvd., both just north of the Loretto Hilton Center. See the University's campus map for details.
FAQ: Post-Graduation and Additional Info
Your diploma will be mailed approximately 10 to 12 weeks after your official graduation date, provided you have successfully:
- Completed all academic requirements.
- Cleared your Student Business Office account.
Final transcripts, confirming your degree completion, will be available once the Office of Academic Affairs verifies all requirements are met and your financial account is clear. You can request transcripts through the Registrar's Office.
For questions concerning Petition to Graduate or Steps to Graduation, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 314-246-6905 or email oacadaff@webster.edu.
For questions related to the Commencement ceremony, send an email to specialevents@webster.edu.
