Commencement

Commencement is a formal celebration of Pacific University’s graduating students, officially recognizing their accomplishments and completion of their degree program. Pacific hosts multiple graduation ceremonies each year to reflect the unique variety of degrees and programs offered. Find more details for students and guests at May Commencement, June Commencement (MFA in Writing), and August Commencement.

 

June 2023 Commencement | June 24, 2023

Master of Fine Arts in Writing
4 p.m. Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, Forest Grove Campus

 

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Read the Commencement Program

Follow along with the June 2023 commencement ceremony in this online edition of the program. Commemorative copies are available at the ceremonies.

Coming Soon

 

graduating students
May Commencement

May Commencement features two ceremonies: one celebrating undergraduate candidates and one celebrating graduate/professional candidates. Our next May Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, on the Forest Grove Campus.

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MFA Commencement
June Commencement

June Commencement celebrates degree candidates in the Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program, during its annual summer residency in Forest Grove. The next June Commencement in June 24, 2023.

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College of Health Professions graduates celebrate at August Commencement 2022
August Commencement

August Commencement celebrates degree candidates from the schools of Audiology, Dental Hygiene Studies, Graduate Psychology, Healthcare Administration & Leadership, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and the PhD in Education & Leadership. The next August Commencement in Aug. 12, 2023.

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