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
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 Allyson Nicklaus, Sidra Griffin and Lizzie Arnold. No regalia required.
Athletic Stole Ceremony
5:30 p.m., Ted Wilson Gymnasium
This event is by invitation only. Recognizing Linfield's senior student-athletes. Casual dress recommended.
Saturday, May 31
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 2025. 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.
Sunday, June 1
Commencement Ceremony
10 a.m., Commencement Green
Celebrate the Class of 2025 with this traditional ceremony. The ceremony will feature as the keynote speaker. The program also includes remarks from Lucinda Day Fournier ’95, chair of the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Board of Trustees; and Tracey Kebede-Berhanu ’07, member of the Alumni Leadership Council; graduating student Kayla Hudock ’25; and interim president Becky Johnson.
Review more ceremony details and view the Commencement Program online.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
1:30 p.m., Commencement Green
The Linfield School of Nursing hosts its traditional Spring Pinning Ceremony, which marks the formal entry of nursing graduates into the profession. During the event, graduates are pinned by a selected individual of their choice, symbolizing their transition into the nursing field.