Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate:

In celebration of the completion of the academic experience of 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 | Fall 2020 Commencement

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

Academic Leadership | Commencement

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

Commencement Address - Roger Rickard | Fall 2020 Commencement

Penn State Altoona Alumnus Roger Rickard, founder and president of Voices in Advocacy, offers remarks to the graduating class of fall 2020.

Angie Knight, Alumni Society President | Fall 2020 Commencement

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

Student Marshals | Fall 2020 Commencement

Three of Penn State Altoona Student Marshals offer comments to the graduating class of fall 2020.

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.