Commencement for Portland Seminary
Portland Seminary will host two 2025 spring commencement ceremonies for seminary master and doctoral graduates on Thursday, May 8, in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. The masters commencement is at 1 p.m.; the doctoral commencement is at 4 p.m. Each ceremony will be approximately an hour long.
Ceremonies
- Graduates in the master seminary programs are invited to participate in commencement and hooding at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in Bauman Auditorium, on the Newberg campus. Please contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu with any questions.
- Graduates in the doctoral seminary programs are invited to participate in the commencement and hooding ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in Bauman Auditorium, on the Newberg campus. Please contact Heather Rainey at hrainey@georgefox.edu with questions.
Livestream
The ceremony will be available to watch via livestream.
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 appointment in the weeks before commencement, or on the day of commencement at check-in prior to the ceremony.
Graduation Photographs
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.
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 ceremonies, master students can contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu and doctoral students can contact Heather Rainey at hrainey@georgefox.edu.