The University and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences join in your personal joy and satisfaction in achieving your academic goal. We want to make the commencement ceremony an enjoyable one for you and your guests, in keeping with Penn State's proud academic heritage.
Commencement exercises for Penn State graduate students are held three times a year: at the end of the fall and spring semesters and at the end of the summer session.
Summer 2021 Graduation: Saturday, August 14, 2021
Penn State will host in-person commencement ceremonies.
Commencement for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Graduation for Master's & Doctoral Candidates
- Date: Saturday, August 14, 2021
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Bryce Jordan Center
Student Registration
In order to reserve a seat, all graduating students planning to attend the ceremony must go to https://secure.gradsch.psu.edu/cosign/registrations/commencement/ to register.
Guests and Tickets
There is no limit on the number of guests and tickets are not required.
Masking
To support the health and safety of the Penn State community — and in accordance with University measures — all graduating students and guests who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 will be required to wear masks while inside campus buildings during commencement weekend, including in the Bryce Jordan Center during commencement ceremonies.
Visit Penn State's Commencement website for general commencement information, accommodations for guests with disabilities, speakers, diplomas, transcripts, and other information.
Visit https://www.commencement.psu.edu/ for more information.