Commencement at George Fox University
George Fox University annually hosts both spring and midyear commencement ceremonies for its undergraduate and graduate programs.
SpringUndergraduate Commencement:
George Fox will host a spring undergraduate commencement event for traditional undergraduate and George Fox Connect (Adult Degree Program) students on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Stoffer Family Stadium on our Newberg campus.
Tickets will be required for guests attending. The number of tickets each graduate receives is based on the number of graduates attending. These numbers will be confirmed a few weeks into the beginning of spring semester.
More details will be provided as the event draws closer.
SpringGraduate Commencement:
Graduate programs will host department-specific commencement and hooding events in the spring. Graduate programs hosting spring commencement events include:
- College of Physical Therapy - Feb. 4, 2023
- College of Education - April 24, 2023
- College of Clinical Psychology - April 28, 2023
- Graduate School of Counseling - May 3, 2023
- Portland Seminary - May 4, 2023
- College of Social Work - May 6, 2023
- College of Business - May 6, 2023
Midyear (Fall) Commencement: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
The midyear commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, in Bauman Auditorium on our Newberg campus, will be broken into two ceremonies. Doors open to guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
- The undergraduate commencement ceremony for traditional undergraduate and George Fox Connect students is at 11 a.m. Undergrad students will each receive 10 tickets for their guests.
- The graduate commencement ceremony for graduate-level students is at 3 p.m. Graduate students will each receive 8 tickets for their guests. Graduate programs who have cohorts completing their degree this fall include:
We anticipate each ceremony to last approximately one hour. Tickets will be required for all guests.
Additional guests are invited to watch the ceremony through the livestream and view the program online.
