UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during summer 2025 commencement ceremonies, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 16.
This weekend, Penn State expects to award approximately 2,974 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 158 associate, 1,602 baccalaureate, 836 master's, 374 doctoral, three law and one medical degree programs. All figures listed are estimates as of Aug. 13, 2025; totals do not include Penn College.
Commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed and also will be available to view following the events.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Degree ceremonies
All ceremonies will take place in the Bryce Jordan Center.
- 9:30 a.m. — Baccalaureate and associate degree candidates
- 1 p.m. — Master's degree candidates, the Fox Graduate School
- 4:30 p.m. — Doctoral degree candidates, the Fox Graduate School
Schreyer Honors College medals ceremony
In addition, the Schreyer Honors College Medals Ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, in the 1855 Clubroom 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
Parking information for those attending summer 2025 commencement is available here.