Commencement at University Park

Congratulations to our graduating students! In keeping with Penn State’s proud academic heritage, we want to make the commencement ceremony a meaningful and enjoyable one for degree candidates and guests. If you are involved in this semester’s ceremony, please review what the day has in store for you.

Apply to Graduate

It is the graduating student’s responsibility to notify the University of his or her intent to graduate. This should be done by using the Graduating This Semester LionPath application at the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to graduate. Check the Academic Calendar for the dates when students can activate their intent to graduate.

Schedule

Plan your commencement weekend with this complete list of ceremony dates and times. For future commencement dates at University Park, please review the Office of the Registrar’s Academic Calendar.

FAQs

If you have any questions regarding the ceremony, please visit our FAQ page or contact the Office of Campus and Community Events by using our Contact Form.