George Fox University annually hosts both spring and midyear commencement ceremonies for its undergraduate and graduate programs.
Midyear Undergraduate Commencement
George Fox will host a midyear undergraduate commencement ceremony for all undergraduate students at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Bauman Auditorium on our Newberg campus.
Midyear Graduate Commencement
George Fox will host a midyear graduate commencement ceremony for graduates in Education, Business and Medical Science grad programs at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Bauman Auditorium on our Newberg campus.
Translation Services
Do you or a guest planning to attend commencement need translation services during the ceremony? Please let us know by completing this Translation Request form.
Lodging & Transportation
Here is a link to a list of local Lodging & Transportation options on our website.
Download a campus map.
Livestream
View the Midyear 2024 Commencement ceremony livestream at the link below.
Both the 11 a.m. undergraduate and 3 p.m. graduate commencement ceremony videos from Mid Year 2023 are available to watch now at the link below!
Spring Undergraduate Commencement
George Fox University will host two spring commencement ceremonies for all undergraduates on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Stoffer Family Stadium on the Newberg campus. Traditional undergraduates will participate in the ceremony based on their major, and all Adult Degree Program graduates will participate in the 11 a.m. ceremony. See below for the breakdown of each ceremony.
11 A.M. Ceremony
- Cultural Enterprise
- College of Education
- College of Humanities
- School of Theology
- Wellness Enterprise
- College of Nursing
- College of Physical Therapy
- College of Psychology
- College of Social Work
- Adult Degree Program
3 P.M. Ceremony
- Industrial Enterprise
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
- School of Design
- School of Natural Science
Tickets will be required for all guests, except children under the age of 2. Ten (10) commencement tickets will be distributed to each traditional undergraduate when they pick up their cap and gown at the Exodus Grad Fair (or from the registrar's office after Exodus).
ADP graduates will receive their regalia and tickets from their program coordinator. Students are encouraged to ask their peers for extra tickets, if needed, and then to fill out this Google Form to request more.
Translation Services
Do you or a guest planning to attend commencement need translation services during the ceremony? Please let us know by completing this Translation Request form.
Lodging & Transportation
Here is a link to a list of local Lodging & Transportation options on our website.
Download a campus map.
Baccalaureate
Please join our university pastors and President Robin Baker for a final time of worship as the Class of 2024. Families, friends and other guests are invited to attend with the graduating student on Friday, April 26, at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Spring Graduate Commencement
Individual graduate programs at George Fox University each host their own commencement ceremonies in the spring. Please click the links below for more information about each program. Links will be added as the events draw closer.
- Graduate School of Counseling
- Graduate Business
- Graduate Education
- Clinical Psychology
- Medical Science
- Master of Social Work
- Physical Therapy
- Portland Seminary
Translation Services
Do you or a guest planning to attend commencement need translation services during the ceremony? Please let us know by completing this Translation Request form.
Lodging & Transportation
Here is a link to a list of local Lodging & Transportation options on our website.
Download a campus map.