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Commencement

Fall 2025 Commencement
Saturday, December 20; 9:30 a.m.
Giant Center, Hershey

Preparing for Commencement in 5 Easy Steps

Step 1

 

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.

Step 2

 

Register online to reserve your seat

Let us know you plan to participate in the ceremony at the Giant Center.

Note: Registration will open on March 15 (Spring semester) and October 15 (Fall semester).

Step 3

 

Purchase or rent regalia (caps, gowns, and hoods)

Caps, gowns, and hoods will not be available at the Giant Center.

Refer to our What to Wear section for clothing guidelines and details on purchasing your academic regalia.

Step 4

 

Download a free parking pass

Both you and your guests will need a parking pass for the Giant Center.

Step 5

 

Arrive on time for the ceremony

Graduates must arrive at the Giant Center and be fully gowned by 8:00 a.m.
Please allow sufficient travel time.

See Essential Ceremony Information for complete details.

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.

https://facebook.com/pennstateharrisburg  https://instagram.com/pennstateharrisburg

Questions?

Please call 717-948-6002 or e-mail [email protected]

Commencement

  • Essential Ceremony Information
    • What to Wear
    • Photos and Flowers
    • Commencement Livestream
    • Faculty and Staff Instructions
  • Special Accommodations
  • Share your #PSUgrad stories and pics
  • Graduation Fair
  • Distinctions, Diplomas, and Transcripts
  • Hotels and Restaurants near the Giant Center
  • Commencement Dates

See Also

  • Important Graduation Information from the Registrar
  • Commencement Livestream
  • Past Keynote Speakers
  • Commencement Programs
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