Commencement for Portland Seminary
Portland Seminary will host two spring commencement ceremonies for Seminary master and doctoral graduates on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus.
Ceremonies
- Graduates in the Master Seminary programs are invited to participate in the morning* commencement and hooding on May 4, 2023 in Bauman Auditorium, on the Newberg Campus. Please contact mhenkelman@georgefox.edu with questions.
- Graduates in the Doctoral Seminary programs are invited to participate in an afternoon* commencement and hooding ceremony on May 4, 2023 in Bauman Auditorium, on the Newberg Campus. Please contact hrainey@georgefox.edu with questions.
Tickets
Ceremonies are relatively small and tickets are not needed.
Regalia
Regalia is ordered for all gradautes based on sizing information provided on their application for graduation. Graduates can pick up regalia from the seminary office by appointement in the weeks before commencement, or on the day of commencement at check-in prior to the ceremony.
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 your department admin, listed below.
Interpreting & Assisted Hearing Services
We may offer Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services, as well as assisted hearing devices. To request this service, please contact your department admin, listed below.
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 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.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Portland Seminary commencement ceremony, Master students please contact mhenkelman@georgefox.edu and Doctoral students please contact hrainey@georgefox.edu.