Commencement for Portland Seminary
Portland Seminary will host two spring commencement ceremonies for seminary master and doctoral graduates on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus.
Ceremonies
- Graduates in the master seminary programs are invited to participate in commencement and hooding at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 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 commencement and hooding ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 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 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 黑料网 email when photos are ready for online viewing. Please
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, 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 黑料网 Media Production Services. A digital download is available for purchase for $6.24 by completing this . 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 can contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu and doctoral students can contact Heather Rainey at hrainey@georgefox.edu.