Penn Engineering Events
Commencement
2026 Engineering Ceremonies
Undergraduate Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Location: The Palestra, 223 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Master’s Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
Location: The Palestra, 223 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Doctoral Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m. (doors open at 3:00 p.m.)
Location: Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open House
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 12:15-2:15 p.m.
Location: Engineering Main Complex
University of Pennsylvania Commencement Ceremony
May 18, 2026
In addition to the School ceremonies, where graduates are individually recognized, the President hosts a university-wide Commencement ceremony for all graduates.
The University’s 270th Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 graduates will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Helpful Links
Penn Engineering Ceremony FAQ
See Frequently Asked Questions like:
- What’s the difference between the Engineering ceremonies and the University ceremony?
- How do I participate in the University’s Commencement Ceremony?
- Do I need a ticket to attend any of the ceremonies?
Student Information
Details regarding student information, important dates and times, regalia, procedures, and ceremony photographers.
Alumni Weekend
Engineering Tent:
All Penn Engineering alumni and their families are invited by the Development and Alumni Relations Office to enjoy a picnic lunch with Dean Vijay Kumar, members of the Engineering Alumni Society, faculty, and graduating students in the Engineering tent. Please direct questions to Brad Richards at rbrad@seas.upenn.edu.
A full calendar of Alumni Weekend events is available at the Alumni Weekend website.
Further Information
Please direct general ceremony questions to the Dean’s Office at seasdean@seas.upenn.edu.
Watch the 2025 Penn Engineering Commencement Recap