Penn Engineering 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

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University of Pennsylvania Commencement Ceremony

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 2026 graduates was held on Monday, May 18, 2026. Learn more