Graduation Festivities

You made it! Not only to your graduation but to Marylhurst University’s graduation page. We are so proud that you have completed the commitment that you began not long ago. Graduation is a special and exciting time at Marylhurst, when family, friends, faculty and students come together to celebrate the momentous accomplishments of our graduates. On this page you will find everything you need for your graduation, including links to the Marylhurst University site for the steps you need to graduate, hotel information, and a calendar of events. Check back often for updates as graduation week gets closer.

Apply to Graduate

It’s here but are you ready? Here's all the information you need on graduation.
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Commencement 2013

Marylhurst University holds its annual Commencement ceremony in June. Those who were awarded a diploma during the previous Fall or Winter terms, or who have applied to graduate for Spring or Summer term, are eligible and invited to participate.
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Things to Do

The Portland area is a diverse region. Visit the Oregon Zoo, Waterfront Park or the Portland Art Museum, catch the finale of the ‘Best Festival in the World’ (the Rose Festival), or explore Portland’s aboveground underground. One weekend does not do the city justice.
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About the Region

Portland was bought for a quarter and named based on the results of a flip of a penny. Learn whose penny it was and more about the region, which has a rich tradition steeped in Anglo-Saxon and Native American folklore.
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Places to Stay

In a city this large, finding a place to stay is rarely tough. We have made your search easier with a list of places to stay during your graduation.
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Directions

Though Portland is an easy city to get around, we have provided directions on how to get to and from all the major venues you will be traveling to for graduation ceremonies.
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Graduation FAQs

Planning for graduation results in many questions. To make your journey as seamless as possible, we have answered several of them here.
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