Commencement for the Graduate School of Counseling
We will host a midyear commencement ceremony for Graduate School of Counseling students at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Bauman Auditorium on our Newberg campus. We anticipate the ceremony will last approximately one hour.
Tickets & Regalia
Each student may invite up to 10 guests, for whom tickets are required. Commencement tickets will be distributed to each graduate when they pick up their cap and gown. Details will be communicated to students in advance.
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.
Livestream
The ceremony will be available to watch via livestream. Visit this livestream link to watch.
A program of the ceremony is also available as a PDF.
Guest Services
Guests with Disabilities
Accessible seating is available for guests with disabilities and one companion. This seating area is designated for individuals using wheelchairs and guests with mobility issues. To place a reservation, please contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Interpreting & Assisted Hearing Services
We will offer Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services, as well as assisted hearing devices. To reserve any of these devices, please email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2140 or 800-765-4369, ext. 2140.
Bookstore & Dining Options
On Saturday, Dec. 17, the university's bookstore, The Bruin Store, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 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.
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 midyear commencement ceremony will be recorded by George Fox University Media Production Services. A digital download is available for purchase for $5 by completing this order form. Digital download links will be sent one to two weeks after commencement.
