2026 LPS Graduation Ceremony
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center (300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
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 270th Penn Commencement will be held Monday, May 18, at Franklin Field (33rd and Spruce Streets). More information is available at the Penn Commencement website.
Important action items for graduating students
- Order Graduation Regalia from the Penn Bookstore:
- Obtain Regalia at the Penn Bookstore during Grad Week: March 18-20
- OR Order Regalia online at Grad Express website (by March 20, to guarantee delivery)
- If you are unable to place your order online by 3/20/26, please call 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 Ceremony
- RSVP form will be available in mid-March 2026 (tickets for ceremony guests will be required)
- A livestream simulcast of the ceremony will be available on our website starting at 3:30 p.m. on May 17
Venue information
Marian Anderson 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. All venue information (including directions and parking) can be found here.
