Wiley University Commencement / Wiley University

Welcome to the online resource for Wiley University’s 137th Commencement Weekend. Baccalaureate Services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel. The 137th Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Wiley University Pemberton Athletic Complex Field. Please see details below.

All family and guests are welcome to attend.

Click Here for the 137th Baccalaureate Service Digital Program

Click Here for the 137th Commencement Exercise Digital Program

Join us as we celebrate the CLASS of 2026

Graduate Hub

Academic Regalia

Families and Guests

Commencement Weekend Schedule

Graduation Day Party
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Level of the Student Union

Lunch
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Café

Rehearsal
Time: 1:00 p.m. | Honor Cords will be disseminated at Rehearsal
Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

Baccalaureate Service
Report Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location to Report: Thomas W. Cole, Sr. Library
Service Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel
Attire: Black and white with robe only. Please do not wear your cap or hood.

Graduation Dinner
Time: Immediately following Baccalaureate
Location: Café
Note: The dinner is free and open to all graduates and their families. Grad boxes will be distributed at that time.

Commencement Ceremony
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Pemberton Athletic Complex Field
Report Time: 6:00 a.m.
Location to Report: Café

Commencement Attire
Please wear your full regalia, including robe, cap, and hood. Master’s students should carry their hoods during the processional and will be hooded during the ceremony.

Important Reminders
Wear comfortable shoes, as graduates will march from the cafeteria to the field. If you are not in line by the beginning of the processional, you will not be permitted to participate in Commencement. Please be on time for all Graduation Weekend events.

Additional Resources

For additional details, please review the following resources: Graduate Hub, Academic Regalia, and Families and Guests.

Click Here for the Graduation Checklist

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Best wishes to all Wiley University students graduating on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This is a significant accomplishment, and we are proud of all you have achieved. As you step into your next chapter, Wiley University wishes you continued success and looks forward to staying connected and keeping you close as alumni.

This Commencement Guide is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about Commencement and to help make this milestone a memorable experience for you, your family, and your guests. Inside, you will find information about senior celebration events, attire, ceremonial protocol, rehearsal, parking, and helpful tips for making the most of this special time.

Additional graduation information will be shared periodically through your Wiley University email account. Please check your Wiley email regularly, as missing updates may cause you to miss important information and opportunities.

To ensure you receive all critical University communications, please submit any changes to your local or permanent contact information as soon as possible to the Office of the Registrar at 903-927-3215. It is especially important that all graduates update their permanent address before leaving Wiley University.

We also encourage you to stay connected with Wiley University after graduation. When you return for Homecoming, reunions, and other campus events, please stop by the Office of Alumni Relations in the Kenny Ponder Welcome Center to visit and share updates such as a new address, an additional degree, or a new position. Keeping your information current helps us maintain accurate records so you receive communications from your alma mater. You can reach the Office of Alumni Relations at 903-927-3392 or by email at advancement@wileyc.edu.