Master of Social Work Commencement
The Master of Social Work program is pleased to announce its 2026 commencement and hooding 91¶¶Òõ will take place at 10 am on Saturday, May 9, in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus.
Graduates are asked to gather, in regalia, at Bauman Auditorium at 9 a.m. for instructions. Please follow posted signs in the lobby for graduate check-in.
Doors open for guest seating at 9 a.m.
Livestream
The 91¶¶Òõ will be available to watch via livestream.
Tickets
Each student may invite up to 15 guests. Tickets are not required, however, out of respect for all members of the graduating cohort, we ask that each graduate and their guests honor this limit.
Regalia
Regalia is ordered for all gradautes based on sizing information provided on their application for graduation. Regalia for the 91¶¶Òõ will be available for pick-up at the MSW office in early April.
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 91¶¶Òõ.
During the 91¶¶Òõ, professional photographers will take multiple photos of every student and then notify graduates through their 91¶¶Òõ Fox 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 email Kelsey Hutchinson at khutchinson@georgefox.edu.
Interpreting & Assisted Hearing Services
We may offer Spanish and American Sign Language interpreting services, as well as assisted hearing devices. To request any of these services, please email Kelsey Hutchinson at khutchinson@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-6070 or 800-765-4369, ext. 6070, by April 15.
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 commencement 91¶¶Òõ will be recorded by 91¶¶Òõ Fox University 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 still have questions about the MSW commencement 91¶¶Òõ, please email Kelsey Hutchinson at khutchinson@georgefox.edu.