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There is no immediate fire threat to Pacific’s campuses. The university is making adjustments to weekend activities, including Commencement, due to air quality concerns.
Dr. Jenny Coyle Congratulating A Graduate At Pacific's August 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Pacific's August commencement ceremony celebrates graduates from several of the university's healthcare professional programs.
Scott Pike '68, OD '70 on stage at Commencement with Jenny Coyle and Fraser Horn
The former College of Optometry faculty member is recognized for his longtime service to the optometry profession and his work to provide eyecare to underserved populations.
Graduates Line Up Prior To May 2023 Commencement At Pacific University
Nearly 800 students will celebrate the latest milestone on their life journeys at Pacific University celebrates its May Commencement with two ceremonies on Saturday, May 18.
Pacific University adopted a Floating Holiday Award for commencement event staff to recognize the additional duties and contributions of exempt staff when assisting with the May and August commencement ceremonies for our graduates. Salary-exempt staff who work at the May Commencement will be assigned commencement floating holiday hours to be used through April 30, 2025.
Candids of undergrad students at May 2023 Commencment
Get started on your commencement checklist! Apply to graduate (if you haven't already), order regalia and guest tickets, and cross off items on your to-do list before May 18.
Students at May 2023 Commencement
Get your commencement look started! Order regalia online now and get your cap and gown mailed to your front door in time for May! Also, get your guest list going and order free tickets today!
Undergraduate students at 2023 Commencement
Did You Apply to Graduate? All students must apply to graduate, even if they don't plan to walk in the May commencement ceremony.
Graduates sit under the oaks on the Forest Grove Campus during August Commencement 2023.
Students earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in audiology, dental hygiene, psychology, health sciences, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, and education and leadership.
The Pacific University School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training honored its 2023 physical therapy graduates on May 19.

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