Commencement
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.
Can't make it to University Park? Watch commencement from afar with our Live Stream.
Commencement
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.
Live Stream
Can’t make it to University Park? Watch commencement from afar with our Live Stream.
Graduate Demographics
160+
Degree Programs
839,842
Degrees Awarded 1861–2017
50
U.S. States
140
Countries
Declare Intent To Graduate
More about activating intent
After the graduation activation period expires, only the status is available via the Graduating This Semester LionPath application. In order to change the graduation status:
- Graduate students should contact Graduate Enrollment Services, 114 Kern Building, 814-865-1795.
- Undergraduate students should contact the appropriate college office.
Printed programs that list the names of students who are graduating are distributed at the commencement ceremonies. If the intent to graduate is activated after the student information has been sent to the publisher, the graduating student’s name will not appear in the program.
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Commencement Modules
Resources
Enhance your commencement experience with our collection of local resources—including maps, visitor information, and more.
Media
Follow media coverage of commencement and join us on social media to share your commencement experience.
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.
FAQ
If you have any questions regarding the ceremony, please visit our FAQ page or contact the Office of Campus and Community Events by email at graduation@psu.edu or by phone at 814-865-2501.