Graduation

Congratulations, graduates! We are excited to see how you serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission.

Graduation Livestream

Preparing for Graduation

  1. Apply for graduation ($120 graduation fee)

  2. Purchase graduation regalia

  3. Pay any outstanding school account balance

  4. Complete the graduation checklist

Rehearsal Day

When: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Where: Binkley Chapel

MDiv, ThM, & Doctoral: 8:30 AM (Check-In at 8:15 AM)

Graduate Breakfast on Binkley Quad: 9:30 AM

College, MA, & MTS: 10:30 AM (Check-In at 10:15 AM)

*Handicap Accessible

Graduation Ceremony

When: Friday, May 8th, 2026

Where: Binkley Chapel

MDiv, ThM, & Doctoral: 10:00 AM (Check-In at 8:15 AM)

College, MA, & MTS: 3:00 PM (Check-In at 1:15 PM)

*Handicap Accessible

Campus Map

Events for Graduates

Be sure to register for specific events and gatherings for graduates, including a reception at Magnolia Hill with Dr. Danny Akin and Mrs. Charlotte Akin.

  • All Graduate Breakfast on the Quad | 9:30am
  • EdD/DMin Luncheon | 11:30am
  • Magnolia Hill Reception with the Akins | 2:00pm
  • PhD Dinner | 6:00pm

Graduates: Check your student email for information and registration for these events!

 

Event Contact Information: 

PhD Dinner : [email protected]

EdD/Dmin Luncheon : [email protected]

 

Graduation Regalia

Undergraduate: Cap, gown, tassel, stole

  • Purchase: $129 + tax/shipping

Graduate: Cap, gown, tassel, hood

  • Purchase: $364 + tax/shipping
  • Rent: $148 + tax/shipping (keep cap, tassel, and hood; return gown)

Doctoral: Tam, gown, tassel, hood

  • Purchase: $1,261 + tax/shipping
  • Rent: $168 + tax/shipping (keep tam and tassel; return gown and hood)

Family and Friends

Wondering where you should stay, eat, and relax while coming to Wake Forest to support your graduate? Here are a few suggestions from our team:

Feel Called to Give

As you GO, consider partnering with Southeastern! Join the effort to make tuition affordable and encourage future Southeastern generations to be trained to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission.

  • The Locker

  • Frames

  • Graduation Photos