Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Commencement Weekend 2026 will be held Friday, May 15 – Monday, May 18. It begins with graduate school hooding ceremonies on Friday and ends with the University Commencement Ceremony on Monday at 9 a.m.
Please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@wfu.edu.
Visit commencement.wfu.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Ticket Information
Commencement Ticket Registration is open for all current seniors. Details on how to register will be sent out in early March 2026.
Yes. Information about waitlist ticket availability will be shared in late April.
Graduates who pre-register by the deadline (TBD) can log into the ticketing system, click their name in the top right corner, and select “Your Orders” to view, print, or distribute tickets.
If you encounter difficulties, please send a screenshot showing where you are stuck so the team can assist you.
If you have ticket questions that are not answered online, please go to any gate and ask a staff member wearing a gold name badge.
Accessibility
Yes. For questions about accessibility at our outdoor ceremony, including parking, please see our accessibility information online.
Livestream
Yes. For questions about accessibility at our outdoor ceremony, including parking, please see our accessibility information online.
Ceremony Details
All graduates should report to Manchester (Mag) Quad before 8 a.m. in cap and gown to receive their name card and line up for the processional.
Yes. A clear bag policy is in place for all weekend events.
Staff members wearing gold name badges will be available at all gates to assist with tickets, regalia, or other questions.
Post-Commencement
Please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@wfu.edu.
Commencement 2026 will take place on Monday, May 17, 2027.