Pegula Ice Arena
Address: 250 University Drive, State College, PA 16802
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 Pegula's Bag Policy. In addition to the bag policy, Pegula Ice Arena prohibits signs and helium balloons inside the facility.
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.
There is open, free seating for guests of the graduates. The suggested limit of guests per graduate is twelve. Tickets are not required.
Parking is free. Please refer to the parking map for guest parking and ADA lot locations.
Accommodations are available for guests and graduates with disabilities. ADA Parking and disability seating are available. Although reservations are not required, early arrival is recommended.
Please contact the Ryan Family Student Center at studentcenter@ems.psu.edu if you have any questions.
Penn State is utilizing Tassel to create nomenclator (name) cards. Before commencement day, each student will receive an email instructing them to review their name and major on the Tassel website. After review, a QR code (name card) will be prepared for the student. The name cards will be distributed at the Ryan Family Student Center the week before commencement. The card will be scanned as the student approaches the stage. Each student’s name will be announced, and a digital slide, including name and major, will be displayed on a monitor as they cross the stage. Students must have their name card at the commencement ceremony.
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.
Information coming soon.
To view commencement Livestream, program, and graduates, please visit https://commencement.psu.edu/
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.
Summer 2026
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Fall 2026
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Information coming soon.