Graduate smiling widely at camera during graduation ceremony. Two people wearing regalia behind the student are high-fiving.

Commencement Photos

Congrats, grads! You will receive an email from GradImages when your photos from the ceremony are available for purchase, and you can check their website as well.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact the GradImages Customer Service Department at 800-261-2576 or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. They have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.

Watch the Commencement Livestream

The 2026 Commencement ceremony was livestreamed! The recording of the livestream is available below.

Meet our 2026 Commencement Speakers!

Learn more about our Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient, Henry A. Giroux, and our Student Commencement Speaker, Najmo Ahmed ’26.

Photo of happy and excited graduates, wearing their caps and gowns during the Commencement ceremony.

Apply to Graduate

All eligible students must apply for degree completion to indicate they are ready for graduation, even if they do not plan to attend the ceremony. The deadline to apply to graduate for May Graduation/Commencement was March 1st, 2026. If you’d like to learn more about the process to apply to graduate, please click below for more information.

Overview of Portland campus from bird's eye view. You can see the where the sky meets ocean, and many buildings on the Portland campus.

Commencement Questions?

Do you have questions about Commencement? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages, or submit your question to us and our team will get back to you with an answer!

Pictured are three students at the Commencement ceremony with their backs to the camera, showing the viewers their graduation caps which have been decorated with flowers and quotes.

Commencement Items at the University Store

Ordering for gown, cap, tassel, hoods and specialty items are available online.