August 2021 Commencement to be in person

Due to the unexpected rise in confirmed positive Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in Mississippi, we are enacting the following protocols for all August 2021 commencement ceremonies:

The number of guests per graduate will be reduced to four (4).
All graduates, Carey personnel, and invited guests, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks at all times while in the Thomas Fine Arts building and in other buildings on campus.
Carey personnel will seat all guests in the Thomas Fine Arts auditorium to allow for social distancing. Family and friend groups may sit together in groups of four (4).

The August 2021 commencement ceremonies for William Carey University degree candidates will take place on August 6-7. With the exception of the Baton Rouge center, all ceremonies will be held at the Hattiesburg campus in Thomas Fine Arts auditorium. The times set for each ceremony are subject to change as conditions require.

Friday, August 6, 6:00 p.m.

School of Education

Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m.

Dept. of Physical Therapy

School of Arts & Letters

School of Business

School of Missions and Ministry Studies

School of Music

School of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

Saturday, August 7, 11:00 a.m.

College of Health Sciences (except for the Dept. of Physical Therapy)

Monday, August 9, 11:00 a.m. Baton Rouge Center
Ceremony held at Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

College of Health Sciences

The deadline to order regalia online is July 9th. Invitations and rings can also be purchased at Balfour. The bookstore will have extended hours for graduation. On Friday, August 6, 8:00am - 6:00pm and on Saturday, August 7, 8:00am - 2:00pm.

Graduation regalia may be purchased or ordered at the William Carey Bookstore or online at WCU Academic Regalia.

Diploma frames are available in the William Carey Bookstore or online at Barnes and Noble at WCU (www.wmcarey.bncollege.com) or online at Framing Success (https://www.framingsuccess.com/category/list/sid/2932).

Official William Carey University announcements with matching envelopes will be available for sale online or by phone (www.balfour.com/williamcarey or 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

Commencement Instructions for August 2021

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ALL UNIVERSITY HOLDS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE THE STUDENT’S DIPLOMA CAN BE MAILED!

Celebrate the Crusader

Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your life! We are grateful that you chose William Carey University and we’re excited about your future.

Welcome family and guests of our graduates! You can order graduation gifts at www.wmcarey.bncollege.com

William Carey University celebrates commencement ceremonies twice a year (May and August) on the Hattiesburg campus for all teaching locations.

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Directions

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
You may use the Google Map below to plan your trip to William Carey University from anywhere, or find basic driving directions for commonly-traveled routes at the bottom of the page.

From South, Mobile AL via Hwy 98 to Hwy 49 or South from Gulfport on Hwy 49 Going North
Enter Hattiesburg on Hwy 49 North and drive approx. 4.2 miles from HWY 98/HWY 49 Intersection and look for William Carey University sign and turn right at traffic signal at William Carey Parkway. Proceed down William Carey Parkway through three stop signs. For nearest parking, turn right onto Tuscan Avenue. Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center) is located on the right at N. Commission Drive. For additional parking, turn right onto Cherry Street and another right onto County Drive.

From South, New Orleans, or Southwest (via I-10 or I-12) on I-59 Going North
Drive into Hattiesburg on I-59N and take exit 60 (signed William Carey University). Turn right off exit ramp on HWY 11 and proceed to junction with Hwy 49 and exit right (south). Go under railroad bridge then take left at next traffic signal onto William Carey Parkway. Proceed down William Carey Parkway through three stop signs. For nearest parking, turn right onto Tuscan Avenue. Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center) is located on the right at N. Commission Drive. For additional parking, turn right onto Cherry Street and another right onto County Drive.

From North, Jackson MS or West (via I-20) into Jackson MS Take Hwy 49 Going South
Drive into Hattiesburg on Hwy 49S go past Southern Miss and through Hardy Street intersection. Continue on HWY 49S until you go under railroad bridge then take left at next traffic signal onto William Carey Parkway. Proceed down William Carey Parkway through three stop signs. For nearest parking, turn right onto Tuscan Avenue. Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center) is located on the right at N. Commission Drive. For additional parking, turn right onto Cherry Street and another right onto County Drive.

From Alabama via Meridian, Laurel on I-59 Going South
Drive into Hattiesburg exit right at Hwy 49 going south, go past Southern Miss and through Hardy Street intersection. Continue on HWY 49 until you go under railroad bridge then take left at next traffic signal onto William Carey Parkway. Proceed down William Carey Parkway through three stop signs. For nearest parking, turn right onto Tuscan Avenue. Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center) is located on the right at N. Commission Drive. For additional parking, turn right onto Cherry Street and another right onto County Drive.

Campus Address: 710 William Carey Parkway - Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Parking

Parking for graduates and guests is available in the designated ‘Parking’ areas on campus.

Parking for Commencement activities is free in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that traffic can become congested in Hattiesburg and around the university campus during Commencement weekend. Guests should expect delays and allow extra time for travel and parking.

For nearest parking, turn right onto Tuscan Avenue. Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center) is located on the right at N. Commission Drive. For additional parking, turn right onto Cherry Street and another right onto County Drive.

A state-issued disability placard prominently displayed inside the vehicle or state-issued disability plate is required to park in accessible parking. The accessible parking area is located at the front of Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center). WCU will not reserve any parking spaces. Parking is first come first serve.

There will be a drop-off area located outside of Thomas Hall (Fine Arts Center) for guests with accessibility needs or mobility impairments. Those wishing to make use of this should enter campus on N. Commission Drive. After drop-off, the vehicle should proceed to one of the standard parking lots as outlined in the information above.

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