Commencement Ceremony

Undergraduate ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Mizzou Arena

  • Processional / Pomp & Circumstance
  • Welcome and Introductions / Dean Kristofer Hagglund
  • National Anthem
  • Commencement Address / Kate Karpinski
  • Dean Remarks / Dean Kristofer Hagglund
  • Presentation of Graduates
  • Degree Conferral / Provost and Executive Vice President Matt Martens
  • Closing Remarks /Dean Kristofer Hagglund
  • Alma Mater
  • Recessional / Fight Song

Professional/clinical ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. | Jesse Auditorium

  • Processional / Pomp & Circumstance
  • Welcome and Introductions / Dean Kristofer Hagglund
  • National Anthem
  • President Remarks /President Mun Choi
  • Commencement Address / Ana Rembecki
  • Dean Remarks / Dean Kristofer Hagglund
  • Presentation of Graduates
  • Degree Conferral / Curator Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield
  • Closing Remarks /Dean Kristofer Hagglund
  • Alma Mater
  • Recessional / Fight Song

Mizzou Arena speaker

Kate Karpinski is the featured speaker for the undergraduate commencement ceremony in Mizzou Arena. She hails from Bentonville, Arkansas, and is graduating with a degree in public health.

Jesse Auditorium speaker

Ana Rembecki is the featured speaker for the clinical/professional ceremony in Jesse Auditorium. The Union, Missouri, native is graduating with a doctorate in physical therapy.

University commencement information

Visit the University commencement website to download a commemorative program.