Graduation & Commencement Ceremony Information

Graduation and Commencement

1. Complete Your Program Requirements – Ensure your academic record is complete and any incomplete grades are finalized before graduation.

Things to check for:

  • You’re completing the final classes required for your degree, diploma or certificate. This is a great time to check if you can confer your credits earned so far into other certificates or professional credentials.  You can reach out to our Student Services team or the Registrar’s Office with questions.
  • Your credentials, degree or personal information is listed correctly. You may submit change of address here.


2. Verify Your Financial Status
– Satisfy any outstanding financial obligations, that may be required, with the ACHS Business Office by calling 800-487-8839.

Financial Aid Students: Exit counseling isn’t required to graduate, but we strongly recommend it. It’s a helpful resource to understand your loans and prepare for successful repayment.


3. Submit Your Graduation Application
 – Complete the ACHS Graduation Application in its entirety. In order for each program to be posted to your student record, a graduation application is needed. Please submit your application for conferral before the following deadlines:

  • If Summer is your last term: August
  • If Fall is your last term: December
  • If Spring is your last term: April

If you miss one of these deadlines, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or 800-487-8839, and we’ll be happy to help!

4. Register for Commencement*: ACHS holds an annual commencement ceremony in person and virtually. In order to participate, you must indicate your participation by registering for the event. Visit the commencement ceremony information section below for all details related to the commencement ceremony.

5. Order Commencement Regalia*: Regalia must be purchased by students attending the commencement ceremony in person. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CEREMONY REGALIA

 

*Students who do not wish to participate in commencement may skip these steps.

ACHS 2026 Commencement Ceremony Information

World Forestry Center
Pictured: World Forestry Center's Miller Hall

RSVP to Celebrate the 2026 ACHS Commencement Ceremony live and online from Portland, Oregon!

ACHS is excited to celebrate your milestone with you and your loved ones. Join us in person or virtually on June 12, 2026! We’re excited to include you in our annual ceremony that celebrates our graduates from all corners of the world.

In-Person Ceremony Address:

World Forestry Center – Miller Hall | 4033 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221

Any graduates awarded a degree, diploma, certificate, or will graduate by Summer 2026, are invited and encouraged to join your ACHS family in celebrating your success. This celebration is a rite of passage for all ACHS graduates.

Important Dates:

May 1, 2026: Deadline to complete a graduation application to be included in the ceremony. The celebration will be for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates. In-Person and Online Summer 2026 graduates must apply to graduate by May 1, 2026 if they plan to attend commencement.

May 1, 2026: Deadline to order Graduation Regalia

May 1, 2026: Deadline to RSVP to attend graduation in person in Portland, Oregon.

Even if you’ve already graduated, we’d love to celebrate your hard work and invite you to attend virtually.

Pre-commencement Activities - more information to come!

ACHS Lodging Partner

hyatt

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown – 2080 S River Drive, Portland, OR 97201

Phone: (503) 241-2775

Stay within walking distance of downtown Portland’s famous parks, museums and street markets. Other banner destinations like Oregon Health & Science University are within reach via the train stop located across the street from our hotel. Enjoy complimentary amenities, including Wi-Fi service and breakfast, as well as convenient essentials like our 24/7 market and fitness room. With our central location, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown offers the perfect home base to explore Portland and beyond.

All Hyatt reservations must be booked via link below using the code G-ACH4. Room must be booked no later than 5/1/25 at 4 p.m. PST to guarantee group price.

Guests can also call Hyatt Reservations 1 (800) 323 7249 and request the group code [G-ACH4]

Graduate Resources

Use the links below to access frequently asked questions (FAQs) and commonly used student forms.