The Office of the Registrar assists and supports students, alumni, faculty, and staff in the registration of students, recording and maintaining class grades for official university records, maintaining and providing official transcripts, and reviewing and awarding degrees to graduates.
William Carey University Transition to Semester Calendar Effective Fall 2025
On April 25, 2024, William Carey University’s Board of Trustees approved a transition from the current trimester calendar to a semester-based calendar. This change will take effect in Fall 2025.
William Carey University is dedicated to supporting both current and prospective students during this period, ensuring the continued provision of an excellent educational experience. Students are encouraged to prepare for this transition and may contact their advisors with questions about their program of study.
For other questions or inquiries about individual programs, please contact the respective departments.
Students new to Carey and fully admitted will receive an email with a student email and login credentials. The notice will be sent to the email address you used to apply to the university. You will use this information to access the Indigo Student Portal and register for classes.
Continuing students may register online in the Indigo Student portal with their student ID and password.
William Carey University conducts a Commencement Ceremony in May and August each year. Please use the information below to prepare for your graduation.
Students who have cleared their degree requirements and financial accounts will receive their diplomas immediately following the ceremony. The ‘Graduate in Absentia Form’ via the student portal must be completed for those students who choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony. Doctoral students must participate to be hooded.
Caps and gowns should be purchased in the bookstore with separate fees to apply.
| Dates | Graduation Deadlines |
|---|---|
| October 15 | February completion |
| October 15 | May commencement |
| March 31 | August commencement |
| March 31 | November completion |
Students who complete their degrees in the Fall or Winter Terms may participate in the May Commencement ceremonies. Degree awarding, to appear on your transcript, will occur once all degree requirements are conferred by the Dean of your college. Once degrees are conferred, diplomas will be mailed to you with 4-6 weeks to the address you provided on your degree application. You will receive a digital copy of your diploma within a week of your degree conferral and ceremony.
If you would like to receive your diploma without walking in the formal ceremony, the graduation deadlines still apply.
Caps and gowns are only purchased in the bookstore with separate fees to apply.