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In addition to the various in-person ceremonies hosted across the Commonwealth, Penn State is hosting a University-wide virtual ceremony to help make commencement accessible for all students and their loved ones. The virtual ceremony will celebrate all undergraduate and graduate students at Commonwealth Campuses, University Park, and World Campus — including those also attending an in-person ceremony.
Click the link below to view the ceremony on Sunday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
WATCH CEREMONYThis spring, Penn State expects to award approximately 14,400 degrees, including 206 associate, 11,807 baccalaureate, 1,756 master's, 214 law, 236 doctoral, and 183 medical degrees. The experiences and knowledge these graduates have gained at Penn State will form the foundation for the future they want to build.
Diplomas expected to be awarded to students University-wide this weekend.
Ranking for best-trained graduates (tied with MIT).
University for producing CEOs, according to a 2019 LinkedIn study.
