Penn State Schuylkill graduating students, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend spring 2022 commencement to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, in the gymnasium.

View a livestream of the commencement ceremony here.

Important information for graduating students

Parking and ADA accommodations

On commencement day, graduates and guests should park in the student parking lots off University Drive. If you or your guests require accommodations, contact Therese Hohman as soon as possible.

Professional photography during the ceremony

Professional photographers from GradImages will be taking individual photographs of all students as they process across the stage and receive congratulations from the chancellor. In addition, a posed photograph in front of a solid backdrop will be taken of each graduate with their diploma jacket after they exit the stage. Each graduate will be contacted directly by GradImages via mail and email to notify them that their photos are available for viewing.

Bookstore hours on May 7

The campus bookstore will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on the day of commencement. You and your guests are invited to stop by to grab refreshments or some Penn State alumni gear!

Academic regalia and other clothing guidelines

Undergraduate academic regalia is a blue gown with wide sleeves and a blue mortarboard cap with a tassel, worn on the right front edge until your degrees are conferred during the ceremony, at which point you will move your tassel to the left. No regalia will be available at the ceremony.

Remember to steam your gown before commencement to remove wrinkles from packaging.

Uniforms of the armed forces are the only apparel other than academic regalia that is officially recognized and permitted.

Due to the formality of this occasion and safety concerns, wear appropriate footwear. Flip-flops, clogs, very high heels, and loose fitting shoes are not recommended.

It is requested that men wear slacks and a dress shirt with a tie. For women, slacks with a blouse or a dress is appropriate.

The only ornamentation (including pins, cords, ribbons, scarves, stoles, sashes, medallions, etc.) permitted is that which has been provided by the campus to represent Penn State Schuylkill Honors Program participants, national honor society members, and student-athletes.

Email slcomm@psu.edu with any questions.