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2024 Commencement Important Information

April 29: Cap and Gown pick-up (at Grad Fair in the Alumni Gymnasium) 

April 23-25: Final Examination Period for candidates for graduation

April 26: Final grades for prospective graduates due in Mywiley by 12 noon

May 3: Graduation Rehearsal, Wiley University (10 am – 12 noon)

May 3: Last day to pick-up Cap and Gown (in the Office of the Registrar in Smith-Snooks)

May 3:  Baccalaureate Service and Dinner  

May 4: Commencement- Wiley University, 711 Wiley Ave., Marshall, TX 75670

·   Candidates report at 6:00 a.m.

·   Processional starts at 7:45 a.m.

·   Ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m.

Name card required. Students will not be able to participate if the student doesn’t have a name card issued to them from the Office of the Registrar during rehearsal on May 3, 2024

Please note the following:

Students will not be allowed to participate in the Commencement Ceremony if there is still any financial obligation to the University.

How Do I Get Information about the Wiley University Ceremony and Graduation Baccalaureate?
Seniors can access the most up to date schedule of all senior activities for graduation on the Wiley Website or call the Office of the Registrar (903)927-3215.

Are tickets required for the 135th commencement ceremony?
No, everyone is invited to attend

How do I order a Cap and Gown for the Ceremony? And what office do I pick it up from?
Graduating Seniors should have all orders submitted to the Wiley University Registrar Office website. If ordered after the date designated by the Office of the Registrar, the student will incur an additional fee; the fee can be paid at the Business Office. All regalia will be available to be picked up on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Grad Fair, which will be held in the Alumni Gymnasium. 

What do I need to do before graduation?

1) You must have completed and submitted an application for graduation through the Wiley University Website.

2) Students must have met with their Academic Advisor twice, once in the Fall and again in the Spring semester to ensure they have met all graduation requirements.
3) Complete Financial Aid or Loans Receivable Exit Interview: If you have student loans, you must complete an exit counseling session. You will need to have your Department of Education PIN to access this site. If you no longer have this PIN number, you can request a duplicate on-line. If you do not have computer access, you can stop in the Office of Financial Aid in Enrollment Services, Willis King Administration Building to complete an exit interview. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, finaid@wileyc.edu, 903-927-3387 or 903-927-3252.
Your transcript will not be released if you have a remaining balance with the college

How early should my family and I arrive for the commencement ceremony?
Graduating Students:
Students should arrive at Wiley University 2 hours prior to the start of ceremony to ensure all students have their placement cards and are in their proper line. We will begin line up at 6:30 am.
Family and Guests: The Gates at Wiley University will open to guests one hour before the start of graduation.
When will Degrees be conferred and when should I expect to receive my diploma?
The certification and conferral of your degree takes place prior to commencement on May 4, 2024.  Degrees and official transcripts will be distributed immediately following commencement exercises.

  • The official degree conferral date for the Spring 2024 commencement is May 4, 2024

If your diploma address will change after graduation, you must notify the Office of the Registrar at registrar@wileyc.edu.  If you elect not to participate in commencement exercise your degree will be mailed to the address of record. If the degree is either returned or lost, there will be an additional fee(s) of $25.00 to replace and re-send your diploma.