Penn State Office of the University Registrar

Graduation

Penn State awards degrees at the completion of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The roadmap through the graduation process begins with filing your intent to graduate once eligible, and is completed after degrees are conferred and diplomas are distributed.

Notifying the University of Your Intent to Graduate

Notifying the University of Your Intent to Graduate

Students must notify the University of your intent to graduate during the activation period of the semester in which you are eligible to graduate.

Graduation with Distinction

Graduation with Distinction

The top 12 percent of baccalaureate degree candidates are eligible to graduate with distinction if they have fulfilled the appropriate requirements.

Graduation College Contact Directory

Graduation College Contact Directory

Contact your academic college for more information about graduation procedures and college-specific commencement ceremony details.

Commencement Information and Schedules

Commencement Information and Schedules

Details about upcoming commencement ceremonies, including dates and times, parking, ceremony procedures, and more.

Alternate Commencement Site

Alternate Commencement Site

Students may choose to attend their commencement ceremony at another Penn State campus.

Diplomas

Diplomas

Information about Penn State diplomas including the diploma distribution process and how to order a reissued diploma or reissued minor certificate.

Office of the University Registrar
112 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802

814-865-6357
registrar@psu.edu