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Commencement 2009
We are pleased to announce that Marylhurst's 2009 Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Portland Ballroom of the Oregon Convention Center. Located in a private corner of the center, the space is small enough to maintain an intimate environment while still offering enough seating for as many guests as you choose to invite. The convenient location offers ample on-site parking and easy access to MAX and bus lines.
RSVP for Commencement
Please help us plan by indicating which events you will attend and how many guests you will bring. We appreciate receiving your RSVP by June 1, but don't worry—you can still participate in the ceremony even if you forget to RSVP.
Purchase Your Cap & Gown
Marylhurst University Bookstore
Friday, April 3, 2009 through Commencement Day
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Commencement Activities
Baccalaureate Service
Friday, June 12 at 7:00 pm
Marylhurst University, St. Anne's Chapel
For master's and bachelor's candidates
Baccalaureate is an interfaith ceremony held to give thanks for the achievements of the graduates, to ask God's blessing on their future, and to celebrate the event of graduation.
- All bachelor's and master's candidates are invited to attend.
- Graduates are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns.
- Family and friends are welcome, but please be aware that space is limited.
Graduation Celebration and Reception
Friday, June 12 at 8:00 pm
Marylhurst University, Clark Commons
Hosted by the Marylhurst Alumni Association
- All graduates and their families and friends are invited to attend.
- Light refreshments will be served.
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am
Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom
777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR
- Graduates must arrive by 9:00 am in Room 141 (one floor below the Portland Ballroom).
- The ceremony will last about two hours.
- No tickets are needed. The ceremony is free and you may invite as many guests as you like.
- Please leave purses and backpacks with a friend. Any personal items you bring with you must be carried into the auditorium.
- Shoes with very high heels are discouraged because of stairs.
- No helium balloons, confetti, food, drinks or smoking are allowed.
- Guests may photograph or use hand-held video cameras from their seats only. Tripods and extension cords are not allowed.
Request Accessible Accommodations
If you have specific accessibility needs or want to request accommodations for a documented disability for any of the Commencement activities, please contact the Coordinator of Accessibility and Disability Services by June 1. We regret that we may be limited in our ability to honor requests received after this date.
Email the Coordinator of Accessibility and Disability Services Phone: 503.636.8141, ext. 3344