2025 Commencement Week Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 29

Nursing Student Toast

4 p.m., Building 2 foyer (Portland campus)

An opportunity for nursing students to celebrate together after finals and clinicals are completed. Toasts will be given by Dean Paul Smith and student leaders. After the scheduled toasts, the floor will be opened to anyone who would like to give a toast. No regalia required.

Friday, May 30

Athletic Stole Ceremony

11 a.m., Ted Wilson Gymnasium

This event is by invitation only. Recognizing Linfield's senior student-athletes. Casual dress recommended.

McMinnville Senior Toast

4 p.m., W.M. Keck Science Center patio (McMinnville campus)

An opportunity for graduating students to celebrate together after finals and clinicals are completed. Toasts will be given by students selected by the student speaker committee. No regalia required.

Saturday, May 31

Lavender Celebration

9:30 a.m., Graf Hall 111-117

This event requires an RSVP:

• Graduating students may sign up to participate in this ceremony.
• Guests of graduating students (friends, family, professors, staff) may RSVP here.

A recognition ceremony for Linfield's LGBTQIA+ graduates and families! The event will feature student, faculty and family speakers as well as a special stole presentation. Reception with light refreshments to follow. No regalia required.

Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Celebration

11 a.m., Graf Hall 111-117

This event requires an RSVP:

• Graduating students may sign up to participate in this ceremony.
• Guests of graduating students (friends, family, professors, staff) may RSVP here.

A recognition ceremony for Linfield's Asian and Pacific Islander graduates and families! The event will feature student, faculty and family speakers as well as a special stole presentation. Reception with light refreshments to follow. No regalia required.

Black Excellence Celebration

12 p.m., Graf Hall 111-117

This event requires an RSVP:

• Graduating students may sign up to participate in this ceremony.
• Guests of graduating students (friends, family, professors, staff) may RSVP here.

A recognition ceremony for Linfield's Black and African American graduates and families! The event will feature student, faculty and family speakers as well as a special stole presentation. Reception with light refreshments to follow. No regalia required.

Baccalaureate

2 p.m., Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium

Baccalaureate is a traditional event often held in conjunction with university graduations. The ceremony will consist of music and readings. Baccalaureate is rooted in religious traditions. Linfield's Baccalaureate will draw from a variety of faith traditions and will be open to everyone. Faculty and graduates are asked to wear their academic regalia.

Senior Awards

3:30 p.m., Ted Wilson Gymnasium

Select graduating seniors will be honored with various departmental or leadership awards. Students, faculty and families are encouraged to attend this event and to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2024. Not all graduating students will be receiving awards. Those being honored will receive an email notification a week prior to the event. No academic regalia required. Business casual attire recommended.

Latine Dinner

6 p.m., Graf Hall 111-117

This event is by invitation only:

• Invited graduating students may RSVP here. 
• Guests of invited graduating students may RSVP here.

A recognition ceremony for Latine graduates and families! The event will feature student, faculty and family speakers as well as a special stole presentation. Reception with light refreshments to follow.

Sunday, June 1

Commencement Ceremony

10 a.m., Oak Grove

Review more ceremony details for graduates, families and faculty.

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

2 p.m., Oak Grove

Review more Pinning details for graduates, families and faculty.