Commencement

University Commencement Resources and Information

Please visit http://commencement.psu.edu
Site includes bag policies and entry information, details for guests, parking maps/options, support info and more.

Upcoming Bellisario College Commencement Dates

• SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2026
  Undergraduate
  9:30 a.m. / Bryce Jordan Center
  Master's Degrees
  1 p.m. / Bryce Jordan Center
  Doctoral Degrees
  4:30 p.m. / Bryce Jordan Center
  
• SUNDAY, DEC. 20, 2026
  Master's and Doctoral Degrees
  9:30 a.m. / Bryce Jordan Center
  Undergraduate
  1 p.m. / Bryce Jordan Center

Commencement Day Information

• Bryce Jordan Center Bag Policy
  In adherence to best practices at major entertainment venues, walk-through metal detectors are in use at all entry gates and there are restrictions on the size and type of bag permitted into the arena for all ceremonies.
  
  Please review the Bryce Jordan’s Center Bag Policy. For more specific guidance, visit the A-Z Guide.
  
  
• Bryce Jordan Center Commencement Parking Map
  
• Livestream Link, Spring 2026
• Commencement Address, Spring 2026

General Commencement Information

• Graduates and their families are expected to stay for the duration of the ceremony.
• Tickets are NOT required for guests and there is no limit to the number of guests you can invite.
• If you or your guests require any special accommodations or assistance for the Bellisario College ceremony, please contact Nikki DiOrio at nmg122@psu.edu.
  
• University Park students receive an email after spring break that provides details about picking up name cards and distinction cords (if applicable). Name cards are required for the ceremony.
• World Campus students can pick up name cards at the ceremony.