Welcome Guests

These instructions will answer many of the questions you might have concerning your graduate’s commencement and help to make the conferral of his or her degree a memorable and joyous experience for you both.

Spring 2025 Commencement

University Park Campus

Event Dates: May 9-11, 2025 (see schedule for times and locations)

Please Note: Gates open 90 minutes before the ceremony

 

For future commencement ceremonies, please see academic calendars.

For commencement ceremonies located at one of our other campuses, please see the instructions for your graduate’s campus.

Nittany Lion statue wearing a graduation cap

Guests and Tickets

Guest limitations and ticket requirements are subject to change each semester based on the number of students graduating and venue capacity. Please visit your graduate’s college commencement website for more information.

Please note: While all graduates are allowed on the floor, family and friends must stay in the viewing area and concourse before, during, and after the ceremony.

Parking

Spring 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.

Accessibility

Parking: For an ADA access map of campus, visit the ADA Access Interactive Map. Parking in these lots is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow extra time for traffic and parking when planning your visit. A valid, state-issued ADA placard or license plate is required for ADA parking.

Seating: ADA seating will be available in each venue.

Bryce Jordan Center: For access to ADA seating, arrive early and visit guest relations near Gate A or C on event day. No reservations are taken. One companion is permitted in the ADA seating area. Contact (814) 865-5555 or BJCTicketCenter@psu.edu for more information.

Pegula: Upon entering Gate A, team members can direct guests requiring ADA seating and one companion to the designated area. No reservations are taken and we recommend to arrive early. For inquiries, contact (814) 865-4102 or pegulaicearena@psu.edu.

Eisenhower Auditorium: Contact 814-863-0255 or artstix@psu.edu for more information.

If you 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.

Bryce Jordan Center: Please review the Bryce Jordan’s Center Bag Policy. For more specific guidance, visit the A-Z Guide.

Pegula Ice Arena: Please review Pegula’s Bag Policy. In addition to the bag policy, Pegula Ice Arena prohibits signs and helium balloons inside the facility.

Eisenhower Auditorium: Please visit your college website

Photos and 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.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your graduate’s commencement ceremony, please visit their college page for contact information. General inquiries can also be made to graduation@psu.edu.