Congratulations, Class of 2022!

After four years of hard work, graduates of the College of Arts & Sciences are crossing the finish line. We hope these familiar faces and messages from classmates can help mark their achievements.

In your words: What will you remember most?

Memories

"Everytime I engaged with my professors and fellow students in live discussion, I could feel the enthusiasm of WashU people." -Zinan Liu

"Finally making it to Balloon Glow my senior year. Playing frisbee on Art Hill with friends." -Helen Webley-Brown

"I met my fiancé in chemistry lab freshmen year. Just last week we got engaged!"  -Jess Shapiro

"WashU climbing trips: driving across the Mojave listening to Pink Floyd with my amazing teammates." -Garrett Allen

"My favorite memory is when my friend and I traveled to Dresden during the Göttingen study abroad program. It was awesome!" -Manzura Yusup

Places

"Pre-pandemic, I loved sitting outside on the balcony of Hillman. I loved the greenery and watching the sun set over campus." -Likhita Nandigam

"From our dorms, to BD, to Lab Sci, to Hillman, to all the other places I made unforgettable memories with unforgettable friends." -Sonia Sakleshpur

"The walkway to Rudolph Hall; it’s filled with beautiful cherry blossoms that only bloom for a short and beautiful time." -Ryan Kim

"Seigle Hall (where film classes, ideas and inspirations take place) and Brown 100 (where I see more, hear more, and feel more)!" -Merry May Ma

People

"John Nestojko was the first instructor I had that inspired me to pursue a career in academia." -Emerine Cummings

"My freshman roommate Milkise Yassin, who has been the best friend I could ever ask for!" -Nana Kusi

"Dr. Daschbach is the most influential person I met at WashU. Her love for chemistry motivated me so much!" -Jessica Bigley

"Professor Bubelis really taught me that hard work pays off, but also that I should pursue what makes me happy." -Louie Candiotti

What do you want to say to the class of 2022?

"I still can’t believe we’re already graduating, but I also can’t wait to see where we all go from here!" -Sarah Verghis

"Nothing is impossible as long as you have the will to achieve it." -Michael Jia

"Cheers to this moment of personal growth, academic harvests, profound connections, and a new stage of your journey!!" -Merry May Ma

"Wish everyone all the best of luck in the future endeavors! Wherever life takes you, I hope we can still be supportive to one another." -Ge Yu