Institution-wide Commencement Information
Over the next several weeks, hundreds of families and friends will celebrate the class of 2025. In order to be helpful stewards for our graduates’ visitors, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their Lewis & Clark name tag and be familiar with the campus map and this essential commencement information.
College of Arts and Sciences
When: Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for general admittance.
Where: Veterans Memorial Coliseum (300 North Winning Way, Portland, OR 97227)
Tickets: Tickets will be unlimited per senior. L&C faculty and staff do not need tickets to enter the ceremony. Simply show your L&C ID and you will be able to enter the venue.
Commencement speaker: Deborah Bial, president and founder of the Posse Foundation
Student speaker: Katie Ingersoll BA ’25
Law School
When: Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.
Where: Pamplin Sports Center
Tickets: Tickets are not required.
Commencement speaker: Justice Jude Pate
Student speaker: To be announced May 9
Law School Children’s Commencement Ceremony
In honor of the children of the graduating students, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Board of Directors present a special Children’s Commencement Ceremony held immediately following the Law School Commencement in McCarty Classroom 2. Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony. Registration is necessary.
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
When: Sunday, June 1, 9:50 a.m.
Where: Pamplin Sports Center
Tickets: Tickets are not required.
Commencement speaker: Michael Yellow Bird, MSW, PhD
Student speaker: Lindsay Patiño MEd School Counseling ’25
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