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Your Journey Continues Here!

Congratulations, graduate! You've reached a significant milestone, and we are immensely proud of your accomplishments.

As you step into this new chapter, let this be your guide to what comes next.

IWU Graduates

Conferral Date & Receiving Your Diploma

What is a Conferral Date?

At IWU, your conferral date is the official date your degree is awarded after all academic requirements have been completed and verified. Even if you participate in an earlier commencement ceremony, your degree is not considered officially granted until this conferral date is posted by the Registrar’s Office. This is the date that appears on your transcript and diploma and is used for employment, licensure, and verification of graduation.

What should I do to prepare for receiving my diploma?

You can confirm your Conferral Date by checking your unofficial transcript in the myIWU Self-Service portal

Student Accounts – Will let you know if you have any outstanding balances that would prevent you from receiving your diploma

  • If you are not continuing your education with IWU, your student account will be turned off within 3 months

Financial Aid - Learn about when your loans will come due so you can be prepared to repay them

CELEBRATE!  
Today's the day it's official!

  • You should now join the IWU Alumni Wildcat Community Portal
  • Also, be sure to update your email signature with your degree ;)

Check your unofficial transcript to ensure your degree has been conferred.

*Note: If you need official transcripts for your career or to continue your education, you can order those now.

You should receive a text and an email within 10 days of your Conferral Date containing your digital diploma. The digital diploma is sent as a 'preview' of what your actual, physical diploma will contain.

When you receive the digital diploma, be sure to check your address and name for any final revisions/updates.

Look for your physical diploma to arrive in the mail within two (2) months of your Conferral Date.

Welcome to the IWU Alumni Family!

Your connection to Indiana Wesleyan University doesn't end at graduation. You are now part of a global community of alumni dedicated to making a difference in the world. Discover the benefits, events, and opportunities that await you as a lifelong member of the IWU family.

Visit the Alumni Site

Join the Wildcat Community Portal

Graduate Resources

Registrar’s Office

Transcript and diploma questions

Student Accounts 

Online Students | Campus Students

Billing questions

Financial Aid Office

Federal loan questions

Alumni Association

Stay connected to the IWU community

Access Your Transcripts

Whether you’re applying to graduate school, starting a new job, or simply need a record of your academic work, your transcripts are easy to access.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts are the certified records most often required for graduate school applications, licensure, or employment verification, and they are submitted securely through the Registrar’s Office.

Request Official Transcripts

Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are useful for personal records, planning your next steps, or reviewing your academic history and are available in the myIWU Self-Service portal under Academics.

View Unofficial Transcripts

Continue Your Education

Ready to build upon the foundation you've established? IWU offers a wide range of graduate and professional programs designed to help you deepen your expertise and advance your career. Continue to develop your God-given skills and passions to further your impact.

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