Graduating Students

Students at the 2023 LPS Graduation Ceremony

2024 LPS Graduation Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center (300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102)

Reception: Immediately following the ceremony at Commonwealth Plaza

Students graduating from LPS programs are invited to two celebratory events: the LPS Graduation Ceremony and University Commencement. At the LPS Graduation Ceremony, your degree program will be called to the stage and your name will be announced. At the University Commencement, students from each school at Penn are seated and stand together as Penn’s President announces each class as a whole.

The 268th Penn Commencement will be held Monday, May 20, at Franklin Field (33rd and Spruce Streets). More information is available at the Penn Commencement website. Please note: University Commencement disability seating tickets need to be requested separately.

Important action items for graduating students

  • Order graduation regalia from the Penn Bookstore:
    • Obtain regalia at the Penn Bookstore during "Grad Fair": March 20-22.
      —OR—
      Order regalia online at the Grad Express website (by March 31 to guarantee delivery).
    • If you are unable to place your order online by March 31, 2024, please call the Penn Bookstore at (215) 898-7595 or email capandgown@upenn.edu to discuss your options.
  • Register for the MyPenn Alumni Community
  • RSVP for the LPS Graduation Ceremony
    • The RSVP form will be available in mid-March 2024 (tickets for ceremony guests will be required).
    • A livestream simulcast of the ceremony will be available on our website starting at 2 p.m. on May 18.

Venue information

Verizon Hall is located inside the Kimmel Center at 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. It has been designed to accommodate the needs of individuals with physical disabilities.