Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update

Update (4/16/2020): The University is planning to deliver all courses and programming virtually for the Maymester, Summer Session I and Summer Session II, through a mix of asynchronous online and synchronous remote course offerings. Learn more at gradschool.psu.edu/covid19.

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and community members, the Graduate School has adjusted its operations to a remote format. MORE INFO>

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Graduate School Commencement

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Commencement exercises for Penn State graduate students are held three times a year: at the end of the fall and spring semesters and at the end of the summer session. Attendance at commencement is expected. Students who do not attend commencement ceremonies will receive their diplomas in the mail. Diplomas are mailed by the University Registrar, and mailing addresses should be updated on LionPATH.

Further information for advanced degree candidates is provided on the University's commencement website.

Spring 2020 Commencement
Sunday, May 10, 2020, in the Bryce Jordan Center at 4:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Lora G. Weiss, Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State

View a list of previous Graduate School commencement speakers.