Fall 2026 Ceremony
Penn State Altoona's fall 2026 commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 19, at 11:00 a.m. in the Arena of the Adler Athletic Complex at Penn State Altoona. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on this site.
Graduates: Visit the Commencement Day Details page to learn more about the ceremony.
A reception sponsored by the Penn State Altoona Alumni Society will immediately follow the ceremony in the Auxiliary gym.
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 the commencement ceremony at the Adler Arena, but we will evaluate the need based on graduate numbers.
#PSUgrad—Share the experience!
Soon-to-be graduates and families of soon-to-be graduates: Tell the world about your tremendous accomplishments. Share your photos and thoughts, and include the #PSUgrad hashtag on your favorite social media platforms.
Professional Photography
To commemorate this milestone occasion, a professional photo will be taken of each graduate being congratulated by the chancellor. No pre-orders will be taken. Photos can be viewed and ordered after commencement by visiting the Film Center's website.
To avoid congestion and maintain decorum during the ceremony, we ask that family and friends refrain from approaching the platform when taking pictures or using a video camera.
Flowers
The Commencement Group will have rose bouquets available for purchase at the ceremony. To browse the selection and pre-order, please visit the Commencement Group's website.