Academic Graduation v Commencement at Penn

By Graduate Student Center

Planning to participate in Commencement and Graduation ceremonies this May? Don't miss these important tasks & deadlines!

Sign up for Graduation (deadlines vary by program) - Graduation applications become available for different student populations and terms throughout the year. The information on the registration page is updated often to reflect school and division application dates and deadlines.

Order regalia and related items on the Grad Express website - You may purchase your regalia at the Penn Bookstore during “Grad Fair.” or you can order it online through the Grad Express website by placing an order before March 31, 2024.

ASAP: Check University Commencement details & make any travel arrangements - Students enrolled in each of the 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs at Penn are welcome to participate in the commencement event. The Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024.

ASAP: Check School Graduation ceremony details and make any travel arrangements - Each school also organizes a ceremony specifically for its enrolled students. At these ceremonies, students will have their names announced as they walk across the stage. For details regarding the school-specific ceremonies, please refer to the School Ceremonies page.

See more information about PhD & Research Master's Graduation requirements.