Penn’s 258th Commencement will be held on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field, located at 33rd and South streets. The gates to the field will open at 8:30 a.m. for guest seating. Guests will be seated in the southeast, east, and northeast stands of the stadium; guests should enter through the south stand entrance, located on South Street.

Degree candidates will assemble in Hamilton Village by 8:45 a.m., process down Locust Walk, and enter the field at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. upon the entrance of the academic procession (the President’s party and faculty) and will conclude at approximately noon.

The ceremony will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by Commencement speaker John Legend.

Commencement will be held rain or shine. Guests should come prepared for all weather conditions, including rain and hot sun. Tickets are not required for admission.

For more information, visit the Commencement website.