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.
The site is updated regularly. Please visit the following sources for:
- Undergraduates’ Information: Visit the Are You Graduating Page for a general overview. For more details, visit any page under the “Are You Graduating” tab within the navigation for the latest information.
- Graduate Information: Visit the Graduate School Information Page
- Family and Guest Information: Visit the Family and Guests Page
Feel free to use the search bar located on the home page, or contact commencement@wfu.edu for specific information.
Please get in touch with the Registrar’s Office at registrar@wfu.edu.
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 contact commencement@wfu.edu and send a screenshot(s) displaying where you are stuck for proper assistance.
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 visit the Accessibility Information Page.
Livestream
Yes. For questions about accessibility at our outdoor ceremony, including parking, please visit the Accessibility Information Page.
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.