
Commencement
Commencement
Summer 2025
Commencement Ceremony Livestreams
Date & Times
- Baccalaureate & Associate Degrees: Sat., Aug 16, 9:30 a.m.
- Master's Students: Sat., Aug 16, 1:00 p.m.
- Doctoral Candidates: Sat., Aug 16, 4:30 p.m.
Summer 2025 Commencement Schedule
Saturday, April 16, 2025
9:30 a.m. – Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Ceremony, The Bryce Jordan Center
1:00 p.m. – J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School – Master's Degree Ceremony, The Bryce Jordan Center
4:30 p.m. – J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School – Doctoral Candidate Ceremony, The Bryce Jordan Center
List of A&A Graduating Students
Parking for Commencement
Parking at the Bryce Jordan Center will be free for all Commencement ceremonies. There are ample ADA spaces. If there are any questions, contact the Transportation Services Office at 814-865-1436 or parking@psu.edu
Penn State Commencement Website
The schedule of ceremonies around the University, as well as livestream links, digital commencement programs, venue details and policies, are available on the University commencement site.
Visitor Bag Policy
Permitted Bags at Commencement Venues
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5”x 6.5” x 1".
All media representatives with necessary bags and equipment must enter the front entrance to have each item inspected prior to entering the building.



What you need to know...
Student Information
IMPORTANT: Attending Commencement does not guarantee graduation.
The Commencement Ceremony is a symbolic way to celebrate the completion of your academic career at Penn State, however graduation is a separate records process which takes place after the commencement ceremony.
Student to-do items...
Before the ceremony
Apply for graduation
The university needs to know you intend to complete your degree/graduate, and attend commencement activities. So students are asked to apply for graduate at the very beginning of their final semester in Lionpath. If you plan to graduate, and have not applied, talk to your academic adviser as soon as possible – they can help check that you’re ready to complete your degree and help you submit your application.
Check your grades
Final grades are due after Commencement. Be aware of how the grades you will receive will affect your progress towards completing your degree. You cannot graduate with deferred or otherwise incomplete grades, so take the time to talk with your professors about a plan to resolve any issues before commencement.
Watch for commencement related information from both the University and the College
Toward the end of the semester in which you intend to graduate, keep an eye on your PSU email for commencement related correspondence. There will be a few tasks you need to complete to prepare for the ceremony before the end of the semester.
Order your cap and gown or verify the appropriate academic dress for military commissions
Academic dress (cap and gown) or the uniform of one of the U.S. Armed Forces is expected at commencement.
Students may order and purchase their caps and gowns from the Penn State Bookstore the website: Regalia | Penn State Official Bookstore. If you need assistance, please contact the Penn State Bookstore at 814-863-3589 or 863-2512
- Bachelor’s regalia is approximately $57.00
- Bachelor’s regalia with announcement is approximately $69.50
Visit the Academic Affairs Office (104 Borland) to complete your Senior Survey
What are your plans after graduation? Will you enter the job market, travel, continue your education…A&A wants to know! During finals week, stop in to 104 Borland and take a short online survey. While here, you can pick-up your name card as well as any academic honor cords for commencement, receive a small gift from the Penn State Alumni Association and enter your name in a drawing for a $50 gift card. Keep an eye on your Penn State email for more specific information about when the surveys will be available.
Students & Visitors...