UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during summer 2026 commencement ceremonies, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 15.
This weekend, Penn State will award approximately 2,726 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 110 associate, 1,458 baccalaureate, 753 master's, 403 doctoral and two law degree programs. All figures listed are estimates as of Aug. 6, 2026; totals do not include Penn College.
During the weekend, the University expects to pass its 1 millionth degree threshold.
Commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed and also will be available to view following the events.
Friday, Aug. 14
Schreyer Honors College medals ceremony
- 5 p.m. in the 1855 Clubroom of the Bryce Jordan Center
Saturday, Aug. 15
Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees
- 9:30 a.m. — Baccalaureate and associate degree candidates, Bryce Jordan Center
The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School
- 1 p.m. — Master's degree candidates, Bryce Jordan Center
- 4:30 p.m. — Doctoral degree candidates, Bryce Jordan Center
More information
More information about commencement ceremonies at University Park, including instructions for graduates and their families, can be found on the commencement website.