Graduate Hub

February 1: Last Day to Order Regalia (cap and gown) (Order Here)

February 1: Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee without a late fee

March 17: Last day to remove an “I” incomplete grade from the previous semester

March 14: Last day to withdraw from a  course with a grade of W (Withdraw)

March 27: Last Day to Secure Financial Clearance for May 2027 (Fall and Spring Graduates)

April 23-24: Final Examination Period for candidates for graduation

April 27: Final grades for prospective graduates due in MyWiley

April 30: Graduation Fair

April 30: Graduation Rehearsal, Wiley University at 1:00 PM in the Chapel
April 30: Last day to pick-up Cap and Gown

April 30: Baccalaureate Service 6 pm in the Julius S. Scott Chapel

May 1: Commencement- Wiley University, Pemberton Soccer Field

·        Candidates report at 6:00 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom

·        Processional starts at 7:45 a.m.

·        Ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m.

·        Name card required.

Wiley University's 138th Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at 8:00 a.m. at the Wiley University Pemberton Athletic Complex Field. All schedules are subject to change.

The Baccalaureate Service will take place on Friday, April 30, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. in the Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel.

No. Tickets are not required. Family members, friends, and guests are welcome to attend!

Graduates should arrive by 6:00 a.m., two hours before the ceremony, to receive their placement cards and join their designated lineup. Gates will open to family members and guests at 7:00 a.m., one hour before the ceremony.

All prospective graduates must complete the Application for Graduation through the Wiley University website. Students should also meet with their academic advisors during the fall and spring semesters to ensure all degree requirements have been satisfied.

Graduating students must submit their Application for Graduation, meet with their academic advisor, satisfy applicable financial obligations, complete required financial aid or student loan exit counseling, and complete the Graduate Exit Survey before receiving their cap and gown.

Students with questions about financial aid exit counseling may contact finaid@wileyc.edu or call (903) 927-3387 or (903) 927-3252.

Graduation fees may be paid through the University's designated online payment portal. Students are encouraged to complete payment by the deadlines communicated by the Office of the Registrar.

Graduation Fee Payment: Access Payment Portal

Graduates must provide their height and weight on the Application for Graduation to ensure the appropriate regalia size is ordered. Cap and gown pickup is available only to students officially confirmed for graduation.

Pickup dates, payment instructions, and appointment scheduling information will be announced closer to Commencement. A scheduling link will be added to the website once available.

All graduates must complete the Graduate Exit Survey before receiving their cap and gown. Please refer to the Academic Regalia Information page for additional details.

Graduates participating in the Commencement Ceremony will receive their diplomas as they walk across the stage. Degrees will be officially conferred following verification that all academic and University requirements have been satisfied.

Students who do not participate in Commencement should contact the Office of the Registrar to arrange for diploma pickup or delivery.

Yes. Following graduation and completion of degree processing, graduates will receive an electronic copy of their academic transcript via email. Graduates should ensure their contact information is current with the Office of the Registrar.

Graduates should notify the Office of the Registrar immediately of any changes to their mailing address or contact information to ensure accurate delivery of graduation-related documents.

Contact registrar@wileyc.edu or (903) 927-3215.

All graduates are required to wear official Wiley University academic regalia and comply with the University's graduation attire and decorum guidelines. Please visit the Academic Regalia Information page for dress requirements, gown sizing, and graduation cap decorating guidelines.

Yes. Guests may take photographs from their designated seating areas. To maintain a safe and respectful ceremony, guests should not enter aisles or approach the stage during the procession or presentation of degrees.

GradImages, our official Commencement photography partner, will photograph graduates as they cross the stage and as they exit the stage. Following the ceremony, graduates will be contacted by GradImages via email with information on how to view and purchase their professional photographs.

Food, beverages, balloons, and noisemakers are not permitted during the ceremony. Guests are encouraged to remain seated and minimize disruptions so every graduate can be recognized and celebrated.

Guests can find detailed parking locations, traffic flow instructions, parking and exit maps, and accessibility information on our Families and Guests webpage.

For accessible parking or mobility assistance, please contact the Wiley University Office of Public Safety at (903) 930-1637. Guests are encouraged to review parking information before arriving on campus and follow posted signage and staff directions.

Commencement is scheduled to take place at the Pemberton Athletic Complex Field. Any weather-related changes or updates will be communicated through official Wiley University channels and the Commencement website.

Yes. Family members and friends who cannot attend in person may watch the ceremony live through Wiley University's official YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Graduates are encouraged to stay connected through the Office of Alumni Relations for opportunities to participate in alumni events, University initiatives, mentorship, and engagement activities. Please update your contact information, including your personal email address, to continue receiving University news, alumni newsletters, event invitations, and important updates.

Please note that your Wiley University email account will only remain active for a limited time following graduation, so we encourage you to provide a personal email address to ensure uninterrupted communication.

Visit the Office of Alumni Relations webpage to learn more and stay connected.

For questions regarding graduation applications, degree requirements, academic records, diplomas, or regalia pickup, please contact the Wiley University Office of the Registrar at registrar@wileyc.edu or (903) 927-3215.