May Commencement

May Commencement is the crowning finish to the academic year and a time to recognize the outstanding graduating students of Pacific University. Join us for a weekend of festivities celebrating their graduation. Our next May Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, on the Forest Grove Campus.

Undergraduate Ceremony

The morning ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and recognizes undergraduate students who are earning bachelor's degrees in the colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education & Optometry. 

Graduate/Professional Ceremony

The afternoon ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. and recognizes graduate and professional students receiving master's and doctoral degrees in social work, business, speech-language pathology, education and teaching, pharmacy, athletic training, physical therapy, vision science, optometry, and health & medical sciences. 

2023 Photos and Video

View and Download Photos

View and download graduation portraits and candid photos from the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies.

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Download the Commencement Program

Follow along with the May 2023 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies in this online edition of the program.

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Headlines

The Pacific University School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training honored its 2023 physical therapy graduates on May 19.

Pacific University's School of Pharmacy celebrated its Class of 2023 graduates at an awards ceremony on May 19.