Traditional Undergraduate Commencement
George Fox University will host a combined midyear commencement ceremony for all undergraduates at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus.
Livestream
The ceremonies will be available to watch via livestream.
Tickets
Tickets will be required for all guests. Eight (8) commencement tickets will be distributed to each graduate when they pick up their cap and gown. Students are encouraged to ask their peers for extra tickets, if needed, and then to fill out this google form to request more.
Regalia
The registrar's office orders regalia for all graduating students based on the sizing information provided on their application for graduation. Graduates should wear only university-issued regalia during commencement. Graduates are welcome to decorate the top of their cap if desired.
Students should plan to pick up their regalia at the Exodus Grad Fair on Wednesday, November 6. If students miss the grad fair, regalia will be available for pick-up from the registrar’s office (first floor of the Stevens Center) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting Thursday, November 7, after completing the virtual Exodus check-out tasks. Questions can be directed to registrar@georgefox.edu.
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.
Guest Services
Guests with Disabilities
Accessible seating is available for guests with disabilities and a companion to assist them during the ceremony. This seating area is designated for individuals using wheelchairs and any guests with mobility issues.
To place a reservation, please complete the Undergrad Commencement-Accessible Seating Request form. Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu) will contact you with any questions, if necessary, and email you a confirmation with additional details about your reservation.
Interpreting & Assisted Hearing Services
We will offer Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services, as well as assisted hearing devices. To reserve interpretive devices or request interpretive services, please let us know by completing this Translation Request form or call 503-554-2140 or 800-765-4369, ext. 2140.
Bookstore & Dining Options
On Saturday, December 14th, the university's bookstore, the Bruin Store, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 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.
Lodging & Transportation
Here is a link to a list of local Lodging & Transportation options on our website.
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 ceremonies will be recorded by George Fox University Media Production Services. A digital download will be available for purchase for $6.24 by completing this order form. Digital download links will be sent one to two weeks after commencement.
Spring 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. Gates open to guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. We anticipate each ceremony will last approximately one and a half hours. Graduates will participate in the ceremonies based on their major. See below for the departments participating in each ceremony.11 A.M. Ceremony
- Division of Humanities, Honors, & Education
- College of Education
- College of Humanities
- School of Theology
- Division of Health & Behavorial Sciences
- College of Nursing
- College of Physical Therapy
- College of Psychology
- College of Social Work
- Accelerated Online Degree Program
3 P.M. Ceremony
- Division Engineering, Science, Art, & Business
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
- School of Design
- School of Natural Science
