In celebration of the completion of the academic experience of more than 14,000 Penn State students during this global pandemic, this virtual ceremony is the first step in recognizing the class of 2020. The University has also committed to having students and their families return for in-person celebrations when public health guidelines allow. Potential dates, logistics, and activities for in-person recognition are currently being explored.

Commencement Videos

Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry, Chancellor and Dean, offers remarks to the Penn State Altoona spring 2020 graduating class.

Academic leaders offer a virtual version of one of Penn State Altoona's favorite commencement moments.

Linda Lockhart, Penn State Altoona alumna and founder and CEO of the Global Give Back Circle, offers remarks for Penn State Altoona's spring 2020 graduating class.

Leila Farzam, president of Penn State Altoona's Alumni Society, offers a message for the class of 2020.

Penn State Altoona's student marshals share messages for the class of 2020. The student marshals for spring 2020 are Brandis Ajay, Emily Jean Bryan, Stephanie Kathryn Davis, and Taylor Stoudnour.

Katie Smeltzer, 2020 recipient of the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award, offers remarks to the Penn State Altoona graduating class.

Graduating Integrative Arts student Brandis Ajay performs the Penn State Alma Mater.

Messages from Faculty and Staff

Penn State Altoona faculty and staff members offer congratulatory messages to the class of 2020.

Watch all 45 of the videos in our Spring 2020 Commencement Messages YouTube playlist or select an office, degree program, or individual faculty or staff member listed below to watch the corresponding video.

Other Online Celebrations

Degree Programs and Offices

Individual Messages

Spring 2020 Ceremony

Penn State Altoona's spring 2020 commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Arena of the Adler Athletic Complex at Penn State Altoona. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on this site.

GRADUATES, click Commencement Day Details on the menu to find out more about the ceremony.

Campus Map

Find your way around campus using our Interactive Commencement Map.

Tickets

At this time, we don't anticipate that a ticketing system will be necessary for spring 2020 commencement ceremonies at the Adler Arena, but will evaluate the need based on graduate numbers.

Flowers

Flowers for graduates are available from Peterman's Florist. Day-of sales will be available in the lobby. To pre-order flowers, visit the Peterman's Florist website.