UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s fall 2026 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies at University Park will take place on Sunday, Dec. 20.
Given the potential conflict with a large-scale event, the NCAA College Football Playoff, on the University Park campus that same weekend, commencement will be held on Dec. 20 to provide dedicated time to honor graduates’ accomplishments and contribute to a smoother experience for families and friends. Those who are interested in attending the commencement ceremonies at University Park on Dec. 20 are encouraged to book their accommodations as soon as possible.
The University will host three commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20 honoring graduate and undergraduate students at University Park. Ceremonies at the Commonwealth Campuses are not impacted. The University looks forward to celebrating graduates’ achievements and is committed to making this milestone as enjoyable and memorable as possible.
Visit the Penn State commencement webpage for the schedule of ceremonies and email graduation@psu.edu with any additional questions. As always, commencement ceremonies will also be available to watch on livestream.