Commencement for Adult Degree Programs
Spring
Adult Degree Program students will attend the Spring Undergraduate Commencement scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Stoffer Family Stadium on our Newberg campus. Gates open to guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. We anticipate the ceremony will last approximately one and a half hours.
Livestream
The ceremony will be available to watch via livestream.
Tickets
Tickets will be required for all guests over the age of 2. Ten (10) tickets will be distributed to each graduate when they pick up their cap and gown. Students are encouraged to ask their peers for extra tickets, if needed, and then to fill out this google form to request more.
Regalia
Regalia is ordered for all graduates based on the sizing information provided on their application for graduation. Regalia pick-up celebration is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in Newberg. There will be hors d'oeuvres, a photo booth and freebies, so plan to meet your cohort there!
If alternative arrangements need to be made for regalia pick up, please contact Danae Moore at dmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2400.
Graduation Banquet
Graduation Photographs
We are pleased to announce that we have hired The Grad Team to be our commencement photographers. Students do not need to preorder or request photos before the ceremony.
During the ceremony, professional photographers will take multiple photos of every student and then notify graduates through their George Fox email when photos are ready for online viewing. Please click here for more information.
Additional Details
Commencement Informational Brochure
Department Receptions
There will be receptions on the quad following each ceremony to provide faculty, graduates and guests the opportunity to visit, take pictures and celebrate. The receptions should last between 30 and 45 minutes. Light refreshments will be provided. Please refer to this map for the tent locations of where each department should gather.
Guest Services
Guests with Disabilities
Accessible seating is available for guests with disabilities and a companion to assist them during the ceremony. This seating area is designated for individuals using wheelchairs and any guests with mobility issues.
To place a reservation, please complete the UG Commencement-Accessible Seating Request form. Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu) will contact you with any questions, if necessary, and email you a confirmation with additional details about your reservation.
Interpreting & Assisted Hearing Services
We will offer Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services, as well as assisted hearing devices. To reserve interpretive devices or request interpretive services, please let us know by completing this Translation Request form or call 503-554-2140 or 800-765-4369, ext. 2140.
Bookstore & Dining Options
On Saturday, April 27, the university's bookstore, the Bruin Store, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bridge Cafe in Canyon Commons will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, and the dining hall in Canyon Commons will be serving brunch from 9 a.m. to noon as well.
Lodging & Transportation
Here is a link to a list of local Lodging & Transportation options on our website.
Download a campus map.
Graduation Announcements
To order graduation announcements or college rings, go to the Jostens website or call Jostens at 1-800-854-7464. Announcements take two to three weeks for delivery once they are ordered.
Video Download
The spring commencement ceremony will be recorded by George Fox University Media Production Services. A digital download is available for purchase for $6.24 by completing this order form. Digital download links will be sent one to two weeks after commencement.
Midyear Commencement
George Fox University will host a midyear commencement ceremony for all undergraduates on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus.
Tickets will be required for all guests. The number of tickets each student receives will be determined once we have an accurate number of graduates participating in the event (within the first month of fall semester).
More details will be provided as the event draws closer.
