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Traditional Undergraduate Commencement

Happy graduates getting ready for the commencement

Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox University will host a combined midyear commencement Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 .

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 Â鶹´«Ã½.

During the Â鶹´«Ã½, professional photographers will take multiple photos of every student and then notify graduates through their Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox email when photos are ready for online viewing. Please .

Guest Services

Guests with Disabilities

Accessible seating is available for guests with disabilities and a companion to assist them during the Â鶹´«Ã½. This seating area is designated for individuals using wheelchairs and any guests with mobility issues.

To place a reservation, please complete the . 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  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,  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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox University Media Production Services. A digital download will be available for purchase for $6.24 by completing this . Digital download links will be sent one to two weeks after commencement.

 

Spring Commencement

Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½. We anticipate each Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½.

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

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