Commencement at George Fox University
George Fox University annually hosts both spring and midyear commencement ceremonies for its undergraduate and graduate programs.
Spring Undergraduate Commencement
George Fox University will host two spring commencement ceremonies for all undergraduates on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Stoffer Family Stadium on the Newberg campus. Traditional undergraduates will participate in the ceremony based on their major, and all George Fox Digital (including Accelerated Online Degree) graduates will participate in the 11 a.m. ceremony. See below for the breakdown of each ceremony.
Baccalaureate
Please join our university pastors and President Robin Baker for a final time of worship as the Class of 2025. Families, friends and other guests are invited to attend with the graduating student on Friday, May 2, at 7 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 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.
Midyear Undergraduate Commencement
George Fox will host a midyear undergraduate commencement ceremony for all undergraduate students at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, 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 sciences grad programs at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Bauman Auditorium on our Newberg campus.
Tickets will be required for all guests at both Midyear ceremonies. The number of tickets each student receives will be determined once we have an accurate number of graduates participating in the events (within the first month of fall semester).
More details will be provided as the date draws closer.
Midyear 2024 Video
Both the 11 a.m. undergraduate and 3 p.m. graduate commencement ceremony videos from midyear 2024 are available to watch now at the link below!
Celebrate Your Grad in Style!
We know commencement is more than just a ceremony—it’s a milestone worth celebrating! To help you show your pride and add a little extra Bruin spirit to the big day, we’ve put together a collection of celebratory resources for families.
From yard sign designs (perfect for printing at Vistaprint, FedEx, or your local print shop) to festive home printables for your graduation party, we’ve got everything you need to make your graduate feel extra special.
