Commencement for George Fox Digital
Spring
George Fox Digital students will attend the undergraduate commencement ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Stoffer Family Stadium on our Newberg campus. Doors open to guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. We anticipate the ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Livestream
The ceremony will be available to watch via livestream. (Link available soon).
Tickets
Tickets are not needed for the undergraduate commencement ceremonies, and students are not limited in the number of guests they may bring. The gates to the stadium will open one hour prior to the ceremony, at which time guests are welcome to reserve seats for their party. One person must remain with their reserved seats at all times.
Guests are also welcome to watch the ceremony from Bauman Auditorium, located directly behind the stadium. The auditorium provides ample comfortable seating, air conditioning, and a live-stream of the ceremony playing on the large screens.
Regalia
The registrar's office orders regalia for all graduating students based on the sizing information provided on their application for graduation. Graduates should wear only university-issued regalia during commencement and follow the Commencement Regalia & Dress Policy. Graduates are welcome to decorate the top of their cap if desired.
Students should have picked up their regalia at the Exodus Grad Fair on Wednesday, April 1. If you missed the grad fair, regalia is available for pick-up at the registrar’s office (first floor of the Stevens Center) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., after completing the virtual Exodus check-out tasks. Questions can be directed to registrar@georgefox.edu.
Graduation Banquet
If you are curious what this event is like, please take a look at our Fall 2022 Graduation Banquet. Please contact Danae Moore with questions at dmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2400.
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. A representative of the Academic Affairs Office (aao@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, May 2nd, 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. 19, 2026, 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.
