University of Pennsylvania Commencement 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024! 

Penn's 268th Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Franklin Field at 10:15 a.m., and is preceded by student and academic processions through campus. The ceremony will end at approximately 12:15 p.m. and will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by the Commencement speaker, Siddhartha Mukherjee, renowned physician, researcher, and best-selling author. 

The gates to Franklin Field will open at 8:00 a.m. for guest seating. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This year, due to added safety requirements, all graduates and guests must clear airport-style security screening for admittance to Franklin Field, which will slow entry into the stadium. Please plan your arrival accordingly. Please visit Franklin Field Policies for a list of prohibited items for the ceremony in Franklin Field. Guests and graduates will not be permitted inside Franklin Field if they have any of these prohibited items. 

For more information, please visit the University Commencement page.