Graduation exercises for William Carey University Spring 2022 degree candidates will take place according to the following schedule. The times set for each ceremony are subject to change as conditions require. All plans are contingent upon health and safety guidelines leading up to the commencement dates.
Diplomas will be available for pick up and to begin mailing on Wednesday, August 10.
- Pick up is only offered at the Hattiesburg campus in the Registrar’s Office.
- If you have a third party picking up your diploma, using your student email address, email the Registrar's Office with the name of the person.
- Photo ID is required for proof of identity.
- If you would like your diploma mailed, please email the Registrar’s Office from your student email address with your current address. We cannot mail to PO Boxes.
If you have a hold on your account, you will not be able to receive your diploma until the hold is released.
Each candidate will receive six (6) guest tickets, which will be available the week leading up to commencement, in both the Hattiesburg and Tradition Registrar’s Offices. Tickets will also be available before the commencement ceremonies at the King Student Center for candidates who are unable to retrieve their tickets during the times listed below.
Ticket pick-up times are:
July 28 – 8am – 5pm
July 29 – 8am – 12pm
Aug. 1 – 8am – 6pm
Aug. 2 – 8am – 5pm
Aug. 3 – 8am – 6pm
Ceremonies will be held at:
Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Friday, August 5
Check in 12:00 pm. Ceremony begins 1:00 pm
College of Health Sciences
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
School of Nursing
School of Physical Therapy
(all degrees, all campuses)
Friday, August 5
Check in 2:30 pm. Ceremony begins 3:30 pm
School of Arts and Letters
School of Business
School of Education
School of Missions and Ministry Studies
School of Music
(all degrees, all campuses)
Cap and gown orders are processed by the William Carey Bookstore at the Hattiesburg campus. Call 601-318-6123 for more information.
Diploma frames are available in the William Carey Bookstore or online at Barnes and Noble at WCU or online at Framing Success.
Official William Carey University announcements with matching envelopes will be available for sale online or by phone (1-800-225-3687). Please allow at least three weeks for delivery.
For questions or more information, contact the William Carey Bookstore at
601-318-6123 or e-mail bkswmcarey@bncollege.com
Please note, flowers and balloons are not permissible.
