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Penn State to hold 2023 summer commencement at University Park on Aug. 12

Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during summer 2023 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during summer 2023 commencement ceremonies, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 12. The ceremonies will mark the occasion of Penn State's 402nd commencement since its founding in 1855.

This weekend, Penn State expects to award approximately 2,994 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 134 associate, 1,627 baccalaureate, 880 master's, three law, 349 doctoral, and one medical/graduate degrees. All figures listed are estimates as of Aug. 7; totals do not include Penn College.

Commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed and also will be available to view following the events.

2023 summer commencement schedule

  • Baccalaureate and associate degree candidates — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Bryce Jordan Center.
  • Advanced degree candidates — The Graduate School — 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Bryce Jordan Center.

In addition, the Schreyer Honors College Medals Ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 12 in the Founders Room of the Bryce Jordan Center.

More information about commencement ceremonies at University Park, including instructions for graduates and their families, can be found on the commencement website. Parking information for those attending commencement is available here.

Last Updated August 8, 2023