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.