Fall 2026 Commencement
Saturday, December 19
The Forum • 500 W. Walnut St., Harrisburg
10:00 a.m. Ceremony
- School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
- School of Business Administration
- College of Nursing
2:00 p.m. Ceremony
- School of Humanities
- School of Public Affairs
- School of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Preparing for Commencement in 5 Easy Steps
Apply for Graduation on LionPATH
Apply for graduation through the LionPATH Student Center during the Intent to Graduate Activation period at the beginning of the semester in which you plan to graduate.
If you miss this activation deadline, you must contact the office of your major to request changes to your graduation status.
Register online to reserve your seat
Let us know you plan to participate in a ceremony this semester.
- Spring registration: March 15 - April 15
- Fall registration: October 15 - November 15
Purchase or rent regalia (caps, gowns, and hoods)
Caps, gowns, and hoods will not be available at the ceremony.
Refer to our What to Wear section for clothing guidelines and details on purchasing your academic regalia.
Review parking information
General street and metered parking is available around The Forum Auditorium.
Guests may also use the 5th Street Garage located at 6-14 North Fifth Street.
Note that guests must enter after 8:00 a.m. and exit by 6:00 p.m. to receive the discounted $10 event rate.
Arrive on time for the ceremony
Graduates must arrive at the venue and be fully gowned one hour before their designated ceremony.
Please allow sufficient travel time.
Livestream Available on YouTube
We offer a live stream of the commencement ceremony for the benefit of our students' guests who may not be able to attend the ceremony in person. The stream will be available on the Penn State Harrisburg YouTube channel starting at 8:45 a.m., and "on demand" soon after the ceremony ends.
Share your #PSUgrad pride
Commencement is a time of celebration! You have achieved a significant milestone in your academic career, and your family, friends, and Penn State community are so proud of your accomplishments. Please take photos of your celebrations and share them with the Penn State family by using #PSHBGgrad and #PSUgrad when you post. We would love to see your photos!
Follow Penn State Harrisburg's social media platforms for more commencement information and messages.
Questions?
Please call 717-948-6002 or e-mail [email protected]