50th Reunion Medallion Ceremony and Commencement Regalia Information

Please enter the regalia information for each reunion celebrant participating in the 50th Reunion Medallion Ceremony and/or the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.

Alumni participating in Commencement activities are welcome to bring and don graduate-level hoods from other universities, or we can provide hoods for all those who hold a master's or doctorate from any institution. If applicable, please let us know if you have an advanced degree below.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Some events have limited capacity and the event may sell out. We encourage you to register early.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Danforth Campus Tour

From the new construction on the east end to renovations in Mallinckrodt, you and your classmates will explore the next chapter of your beloved WashU community during this tour led by a WashU staff member. Relive a bit of your college experience while celebrating the milestones of the next generation. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration is recommended.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chancellor's Luncheon

Enjoy a luncheon hosted by Andrew D. Martin, WashU’s 15th chancellor. The chancellor will share an exclusive university update and offer a toast to all reunion celebrants and emeritus alumni. Bear Necessities will be on-site selling WashU apparel and swag.

11 a.m. | Cocktails and connections
11:30 a.m. | Luncheon begins
12 p.m. | University update and toast with Chancellor Martin
1 p.m. | Luncheon concludes

$30 per person

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour

Tour the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum with a student-educator and enjoy an in-depth exploration of several works from the museum’s renowned permanent collection. Participants will engage with one another in group discussions throughout the tour and are encouraged to explore the special exhibitions before or after the tour.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Athletics and Recreation Welcome

Visit the Department of Athletics and Recreation and meet some of our current scholar-champions and coaches as you tour our new state-of-the-art facilities, embedded in the heart of the spaces you remember from your time at WashU.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | ResLife Reunion

Welcome home! Return to the South 40 to visit some of our new spaces, as well as those you remember from your time as a student. Meet the ResLife team, and some of our current resident advisers and Congress of the South 40 leaders.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Student Union, Campus Life, and Sorority/Fraternity Life Reception

Meet with current students and Campus Life staff members to hear about social life on campus, and share your memories with the Campus Life team.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. | Art on Campus Tour

View artwork installed throughout the Danforth Campus on this tour led by Leslie Markle, curator for public art. The tour begins at the Florence Steinberg Weil Sculpture Garden in front of the north entrance to Weil Hall, and includes stops at Bauer Hall, Sumers Recreation Center, and Hillman Hall. Enjoy works by acclaimed contemporary artists Jaume Plensa, Katharina Grosse, Ann Hamilton, Ayşe Erkmen, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, and Dan Graham. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 4-9 p.m. | 50th Reunion Medallion Ceremony and Reception

The Class of 1975 will don caps and gowns for this momentous event led by Chancellor Martin. Celebrants will meet at Knight and Bauer Halls for robing and then proceed into Graham Chapel, participate in a meaningful ceremony, and receive a keepsake 50th reunion medallion. Family members and guests are welcome to join in this special, not-to-be-missed occasion.

4-5:15 p.m. | Registration and robing for 50th reunion celebrants in Knight and Bauer Halls
4:30 p.m. | Graham Chapel doors open for guest seating
5:15 p.m. | Procession to Graham Chapel begins
5:30 p.m. | Medallion ceremony
6:30-9 p.m. | Cocktails and dinner reception in Knight and Bauer Halls

Business casual attire is recommended. 

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. | Baccalaureate Mass and Open House at the Catholic Student Center

Alumni are invited to celebrate graduates at the baccalaureate mass and open house. Food, drinks, and good company are guaranteed.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. | Continuing & Professional Studies (formerly University College) Reunion

Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and learn about the re-envisioned mission of the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS, formerly University College). Alumni will have the opportunity to network with old friends and learn about current CAPS programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Some events have limited capacity and the event may sell out. We encourage you to register early.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 9-11 a.m. | See STL | St. Louis City Tour

A whirlwind but surprisingly in-depth trip through St. Louis' history and evolution. The route includes historical highlights and landmarks, as well as hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path sites throughout the city. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

$17 per adult
$10 per child (5 and under are free)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 9-11:30 a.m. | See STL | The Hill Neighborhood Walking Tour

In many ways, St. Louis’ famous Hill neighborhood exemplifies the immigrant experience of the early 20th century. Learn about the people who called the area home before Northern Italians arrived, find hidden pieces of history, and experience the entrepreneurial energy that is fueling The Hill’s success today. Like so many other St. Louis neighborhoods, The Hill’s history is a complicated mix of tradition and larger social forces at play.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

$17 per adult
$10 per child (5 and under are free)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Mother's Day Blues Luncheon Presented by the Black Alumni Council

Join WashU alumni and friends for a Mother’s Day blues luncheon featuring live music by a St. Louis artist, presented by the Black Alumni Council (BAC). Founded in 1983, the BAC seeks to connect Black alumni with one another and the university. Today, there are more than 8,000 Black WashU alumni worldwide. All reunion celebrants and their guests are invited. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Sustainability and Arboretum Tour

Join Michael Barash, WashU Climate Corps member, for a campus tour highlighting the WashU Arboretum, which recently received Level III accreditation from ArbNet, an online, interactive community of arboreta that supports the common purposes and interests of tree-focused public gardens.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Exploring WashU's History

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Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 5-9 p.m. | Class of 1975 Party

Spend your evening reminiscing with your classmates at the Class of 1975 Party at Third Degree Glass Factory, where you will enjoy cocktails, a seated dinner, and live music. The evening will also feature an exciting glass blowing demonstration, with the artwork comissioned during the demonstration to be raffled off to a member of the Class of 1975!

Established in 2002, Third Degree Glass Factory founders Doug Auer and WashU alum Jim McKelvey Jr., AB ’87, BS ’87, opened its doors as the only publicly accessible glass art studio and education center in St. Louis.  What started simply as a passion for glass art has blossomed into a multifaceted venue for education, retail, studio rental, private events, and exhibitions. Third Degree is the anchor of the Delmar Maker District, leading the neighborhood's mission to support and promote creatives of all kinds.

Business casual attire is recommended.

Complimentary valet parking will be available.

$70 per person

Monday, May 12, 2025

Some events have limited capacity and the event may sell out. We encourage you to register early.

Monday, May 12, 2025 | 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 50th Reunion Breakfast, Robing, and Commencement March and Post-Event Reception

Experience Commencement once again as you participate in the procession into Francis Olympic Field. Commencement is an important and moving event in the lives of students, faculty, parents, and alumni. Many past 50th reunion attendees look back fondly on this event as one of their favorite experiences during reunion. Family members and guests are welcome to attend and will have special seating during the ceremony. 

7 a.m. | Breakfast for reunion celebrants (50th and Golden Bear) and guests
8 a.m. | 50th reunion celebrant robing
8 a.m. | 50th reunion guests and Golden Bears proceed to reserved seating on Francis Olympic Field
8:30 a.m. | 50th reunion celebrants line up for Commencement procession
9 a.m. | WashU Commencement at Francis Olympic Field
11:30 a.m. | Post-Commencement reception

Reunion Giving

Reunion is a time to celebrate the experiences that shaped lives, the friendships forged, and the opportunities made possible at WashU. For many, giving back is a way to honor those memories and ensure future generations can build their own.

Did you know tuition revenue covers only 60% of the true cost of a WashU education? Gifts from alumni like you fill that gap, funding scholarships, groundbreaking research, faculty excellence, and the spaces where our community thrives. Your support directly impacts current students and paves the way for the future.

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