Congratulations, Spring 2024 Graduates!
You have achieved your academic goal—conferral of your degree.
Undergraduate Ceremonies
Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees
University Park Campus
Event Dates: May 3-5, 2024 (see schedule for times and locations)
*Specific undergraduate college ceremony details can be found on each College Commencement Website
Graduate School Ceremony
Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
University Park Campus
Event Date: May 5, 2024 (see schedule for times and locations)
*Specific Graduate School ceremony details can be found on the Graduate School Commencement Website
General information can be found below. For future commencement ceremonies, please see the general schedule.
Academic Dress
Academic dress or the uniform of one of the U.S. Armed Forces is required in order to participate in graduation exercises. Candidates for the baccalaureate and associate degrees should wear the tassel of the cap on the right front edge. Students may order and purchase their caps and gowns from the Penn State Bookstore or our vendor Jostens directly. If you need assistance, please contact the Penn State Bookstore at 814-863-0206.
Note: Schreyer Honors Medals and cords received through the University (academic distinction and/or military cords) are University recognized commencement attire. Additional ornamentation is not permitted.
Guests and Tickets
Guest limitations and ticket requirements are subject to change each semester based on the number of graduates for your college and venue capacity. Please visit your college commencement page for specific details.
Academic Distinction Cords
Questions regarding academic distinction cords should be directed to your college as they oversee the distribution.
Military Recognition
All Penn State students who have met graduation requirements and have served on active duty, in the Reserve/National Guard, or who will be granted a commission through Penn State Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) are eligible to receive a red, white and blue honor cord to wear with approved academic dress at commencement ceremonies. Students should contact the Office of Veterans Programs at veteran@psu.edu or 814-863-0465 to coordinate a pickup inside the Penn State Student Veteran Center. ROTC personnel may pick up their honor cord from their representative/office. Students who have not yet submitted the required proof of service to receive an honor cord should visit Priority Registration / Honor Cord for specific guidance.
Accessibility
Graduates, if you or your guests anticipate needing any type of accommodation not mentioned above or have questions about the physical access provided for Commencement, please contact the Office of Campus and Community Events at graduation@psu.edu. Accommodation arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks before commencement to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Venue Bag Policies
In adherence to best practices at major entertainment venues, walk-through metal detectors are in use at all entry gates, and there are restrictions on the size and type of bag permitted into the arena for all ceremonies. See your college commencement page for more details.
Parking
Spring 2024 Commencement Interactive Map
Bryce Jordan Center Commencement Interactive Map
Pegula Ice Arena Commencement Interactive Map
Eisenhower Auditorium Commencement Interactive Map
Ceremony parking may change due to construction; updates will be shared if any changes occur.
Photos & Livestream
Guests are welcome to bring any hand-held photo and video device that can be used from their seats.
Commencement ceremonies are live streamed and available following commencement.
GradImages is our vendor for the platform-crossing and photo station photos from the commencement ceremonies at University Park. Inquiries may be directed to: ecc.giservice@gradimages.net, (800) 261-2576, or Grad Images.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed by the Office of the University Registrar to the graduate’s home address or LionPATH diploma mailing address approximately four weeks after graduation. For more information, visit the University Registrar.
Transcripts
To order transcripts, visit the University Registrar.
World Campus
For more information about commencement call 814-863-5256 or email graduationcoordinator@worldcampus.psu.edu.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your commencement ceremony, you may contact your college directly.