Commencement
University of Pennsylvania
The Office of the University Secretary coordinates the University's ceremonial activities including Convocation, the Baccalaureate ceremony and Commencement.
For detailed information on the 2020 Commencement ceremony, visit the Commencement web site.
March 2020
Due to the restrictions in place to address COVID-19, Penn will not be holding our traditional Commencement on campus in May.
A virtual celebration will be held on May 18 recognizing the Class of 2020 as Penn graduates. The University will also celebrate and honor the Class of 2020 with Commencement ceremonies on Penn's campus the weekend of May 22-23, 2021.
For detailed information on the Commencement ceremony, visit the Commencement web site.
Visit a list of past honorary degree recipients.
COMMENCEMENT DATES & PROGRAMS
Future Penn Commencement Dates
Dates of future Commencement ceremonies:
- Monday, May 18, 2020 Virtual Celebration
- Monday, May 17, 2021
- Sunday, May 23, 2021 Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony
- Monday, May 16, 2022
Penn Commencement Programs
Copies of the most recent Commencement programs are available through this office:
Office of the University Secretary
University of Pennsylvania
1 College Hall Room 211
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303
(215) 898-7005 Phone
(215) 898-0103 Fax
ofcsec@pobox.upenn.edu
Commencement Speakers
Go to Commencement SpeakersMay 20, 2019 Penn's Commencement Slideshow
