Skip to main content
PSU Mark Shield
Penn State Mark
College of EMS Mark
  • Find a Person
  • For EMS Faculty & Staff

MENU

  • Home
  • About

    • About Main Menu - Col 1

      • Who We Are
        • Meet the Dean
        • Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
        • Our Leadership
        • Graduate Enrollment
        • Undergraduate Enrollment
        • Degrees Awarded
        • History
        • Administrative Structure

    • About Main Menu - Col 2

      • Our Excellence
        • Rankings
        • Faculty Honors and Awards
        • Accreditation
        • 125th Anniversary

    • About Main Menu - Col 3

      • Strategic Initiatives
        • Distance and Online Learning
        • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
        • Sustainability

    • About Main Menu - Col4

      • Visit / Contact Us
        • Maps and Parking
        • Driving Directions
        • Building Locator Map
        • Directory
        • Contact Us
        • EMS Museum & Art Gallery
  • Academics

    • Academics Main Menu - Col 1

      • Find a Program of Study
        • Bachelor's Degree
        • Master's Degree
        • Doctoral Program
        • Undergraduate Certificate
        • Graduate Certificate
        • Minors
        • Online

    • Academics Main Menu - Col 2

      • Our Departments
        • John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering
        • Department of Geography
        • Department of Geosciences
        • Department of Materials Science and Engineering
        • Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

    • Academics Main Menu - Col 3

      • Institutes and Centers
        • John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
        • EMS Energy Institute
        • Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

    • Academics Main Menu - Col 4

      • Outreach Programs
        • EMS Museum & Art Gallery
        • Scientific Diving Program
        • Miner Training Program
        • Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library
        • Open Educational Resources
        • Weather Education and Outreach
  • Undergraduate

    • Undergraduate Main Menu - Col 1

      • Why EMS?
        • Top Reasons to Choose EMS
        • What Can I Study?
        • Meet Our Students
        • Welcome Message from the Dean
        • Where Our Graduates Go
      • Want to Know More?
        • Attend Prospective Student Events
        • For Parent and Families
        • Visit Us

    • Undergraduate Main Menu - Col 2

      • Admissions and Aid
        • Costs, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
        • How to Apply
      • Academic Advising
        • Orientation / First-year Experience
        • Academic Planning, Progress, and Requirements
        • International Student Resources
        • Academic Advisers
      • Academic Integrity
        • Academic Integrity: Undergraduates
        • Integrity at Penn State

    • Undergraduate Main Menu - Col 3

      • Beyond the Classroom
        • Clubs and Organizations
        • EMS Living Learning Community Options
        • Honors, Exhibitions, and Award Competitions
        • Internships & Career Resources
        • Study Abroad / Study Away
        • Undergraduate Research

    • Undergraduate Main Menu - Col 4

      • Resources for Undergrads
        • Ryan Family Student Center
        • Faculty Senate Petition Support
        • Equity Opportunities for Undergraduates
        • Tutoring and Academic Assistance
        • Graduation & Commencement
        • Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library
        • Library Subject Guides
        • Media Commons - One Button Studio
        • News for Undergraduates
  • Graduate

    • Graduate Main Menu - Col 1

      • Why EMS for Grad School?
        • Find a Program of Study
        • Graduate Student Profiles
      • Learn More
        • Contact Graduate Staff
        • Request Individual Visit

    • Graduate Main Menu - Col 2

      • Admissions and Aid
        • How to Apply to Graduate School
        • Assistantships, Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships

    • Graduate Main Menu - Col 3

      • Academic Resources
        • Academic Integrity - Graduate Students
        • Graduate Student - Adviser Mentorship
        • Dates and Deadlines
        • Research Exhibitions
        • Commencement Information

    • Graduate Main Menu - Col 4

      • Graduate Student Resources
        • Equity Resources for Graduate Students
        • Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library
        • Graduate Organizations
        • Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Ombuds Program
        • Graduate Students News & Announcements
        • Library Subject Guides
  • Research & Faculty

    • Faculty / Research Main Menu - Col 1

      • About Our Faculty
        • Faculty Honors and Awards
        • Endowed Faculty Positions
        • Faculty Directory
        • Meet Our Faculty

    • Faculty / Research Main Menu - Col 2

      • About Our Research
        • Research Facilities
        • Research with Impact
        • Institutes and Centers
        • Research News

    • Faculty / Research Main Menu - Col 3

      • For Industry
        • Invent Penn State
        • Partner With Us
        • Recruit Students
        • Sponsorships

    • Faculty / Research Main Menu - Col 4

      • Resources
        • About the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research
        • Research Administration
        • Research and Travel Grants
        • Resources for Postdoctoral Scholars
  • News & Events

    • News / Events Main Menu - Col 1

      • News
        • Subscribe to e-News
        • Social Media

    • News / Events Main Menu - Col 2

      • Calendar
        • Featured Events
        • Lecture Series

    • News / Events Main Menu - Col 3

      • Our Publications
        • College Magazine
        • EMS Hall of Fame Educators

    • News / Events Main Menu - Col 4

      • For the Media
        • Find an Expert
        • Communications Contacts
  • Alumni

    • Alumni Main Menu - Col 1

      • Get Involved
        • Volunteer
        • EMS Career Advancement Network (CAN)
        • GEMS Alumni Society
        • Affiliate Program Groups
        • Give to Kiusalaas Fund

    • Alumni Main Menu - Col 2

      • Awards and Recognition
        • Meet Our Alumni
        • EMS Alumni Awards
        • University Alumni Awards

    • Alumni Main Menu - Col 3

      • Stay Connected
        • College Magazine
        • Attend an Alumni Event
        • Alumni News
        • Subscribe to e-News

    • Alumni Main Menu - Col 4

      • Meet Alumni Team
        • Development and Alumni Relations Staff
        • GEMS Board of Directors
  • Giving

    • Giving Main Menu - Col 2

      • Give to the College
        • Why Giving Matters
        • Where to Give
        • Ways to Give
        • Give Now
        • Give to Kiusalaas Fund

    • Giving Main Menu - Col 3

      • Donors Making a Difference
        • Why We Give
        • Obelisk Society
        • Giving News

    • Giving Main Menu - Col 4

      • Meet Giving Team
        • Development & Alumni Relations Staff
        • Development Council
Spring graduation 2023
  1. Home
  2. Undergraduate
  3. Resources For Undergrads
  4. Graduation & Commencement

Graduation & Commencement

Congratulations! Graduating from college is a major milestone and we look forward to recognizing the achievements of our graduating seniors; we are delighted to welcome friends and family to campus for this exciting event. Be sure to review our instructions and Penn State's Commencement policies below so you and your family can enjoy this memorable time.

Summer 2025 Graduation, Baccalaureate Degree Ceremony

Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:30 am
Baccalaureate Degree Ceremony The Bryce Jordan Center

Visit Penn State's Commencement website for general commencement information, accommodations for guests with disabilities, diplomas, transcripts, and other information.

For questions about the EMS Commencement, contact the Ryan Family Student Center at 814-863-2751 or studentcenter@ems.psu.edu

Location

The Bryce Jordan Center

Address: 720 Curtin Rd, State College, PA 16801

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.

Bag Policy: Please review The Bryce Jordan Center's Bag Policy.

 

Masking

Please note that, due to always changeing COVID-19 conditions, the University reserves the right to amend any requirements, including masking, based on COVID-19 conditions.

Guests and Tickets

More information to come.

Parking

Parking is free. Please refer to the parking map for guest parking and ADA lot locations.
 

 

Accessibility

Accommodations are available for guests and graduates with disabilities. ADA Parking and disability seating are available.  

Please contact the Office of Campus and Community Events at graduation@psu.edu if you have any questions.

Nomenclator Cards

More information to come.

 

Attire: What to Wear

Academic dress (dress shoes; no flip-flops) or the uniform of one of the armed forces is required. Candidates for the baccalaureate and associate degrees should wear the tassel of the cap on the right front edge.  You must wear regalia to participate. 

You may purchase and pick up your caps and gowns from the Penn State Bookstore at your earliest convenience. If you need assistance, contact the bookstore at (814) 863-0205 or visit their website.

Please note: Schreyer Honors Medals and cords received through the University (academic distinction and/or military cords) are University recognized commencement attire. Additional ornamentation is not permitted.

Arrival

More information to come.

The Commencement Ceremony

To view commencement Livestream, program, and graduates, please visit https://commencement.psu.edu/

Hotels and Lodging

For a listing of overnight accommodations, restaurants, maps, etc., contact the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau by calling 800-358-5466 or 814-231-1400. Please note the bureau does not take reservations. 

Future Commencement Ceremonies

Summer 2025
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: The Bryce Jordan Center

Fall 2025
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Bryce Jordan Center

Fall 2025 graduates and families are encouraged to book accommodations for the Fall 2025 commencement ceremony as soon as possible.

Post Graduation Survey

Spring 2025 Post Graduation Survey

We want to know more about your plans as you begin life after Penn State. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey (takes about 5 minutes to complete) to let us know if you are entering the job market, continuing your education, or something else. By answering these questions, you will help enhance the experiences of current and future Penn Staters.  If you have already participated in this survey and your status has changed (e.g., you are no longer seeking full-time employment), please complete the survey again so that your status is up-to-date.

If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following URL into your internet browser https://bit.ly/SP25PostGrad

We will include your responses with those from hundreds of other classmates in a final report, and your personal information will never be made available publicly. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 814-865-2377 or email AskCS@psu.edu.

Thank you for your assistance and best wishes in all of your future endeavors.

Graduation 2018

Quick Links

  • Resources for Faculty & Staff
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Research Administration
  • Safety & Emergency Information
  • Sustainability

Contact Us

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
510 Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, 123 S. Burrowes Street
University Park, PA 16802
  • Contact Us

Engage with Us

  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter Page
  • Youtube Page
  • Linkedin Page
  • Instagram Page
  • Flickr Page

  • © Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
  • Privacy
  • Non-discrimination
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Accessibility
  • Copyright
  • Login