Commencement Information
10 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Multipurpose Activities Center, Penn State Mont Alto
*Doors open at 9 a.m.
All guests, including children, must have a ticket to be admitted.
See photos from the 2023 Commencement ceremony here.
Commencement FAQs
Are there dress requirements for students participating in Commencement?
Students are required to wear academic regalia (cap and gown) for the ceremony. Academic regalia can be purchased in the Campus Bookstore.
Regalia will not be available on the day of Commencement.
How many guest tickets will I receive?
Typically, each graduate received seven guest tickets. If there is the opportunity to offer additional tickets, the Registrar will notify graduates.
When can I get my tickets?
In mid-April, the Registrar will notify students who have completed the Commencement Ceremony Participating Graduate Registration Form that their tickets are ready for pick up.
Do I need to attend rehearsal?
We strongly suggest that students participating in Commencement attend the rehearsal at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, in the gym.
If you have other questions about the ceremony, please contact Mont Alto Registrar Jeff Gable at [email protected].