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The University of Pennsylvania confers degrees three times a year in May, August, and December. Students are required to submit a graduation application to initiate degree processing. The graduation application allows students to share with the University important information such as preferred presentation for name on diploma and in the commencement program, diploma shipping address, and formally initiates the final review of academic progress toward degree completion.
This is also an opportunity for students to review their academic record, specifically their field of study, to confirm their records accurately reflect the degree information anticipated, such as major(s), minor(s), joint degrees, etc. Although all students are expected to regularly meet with their academic advisor throughout their enrollment, it is common and appropriate for this process to prompt a conversation between the student and their academic advisor around items such as outstanding degree requirements, incomplete grades, or the decision to drop a minor, extra major, or area of study. These conversations and changes should take place prior to applying to graduate. All students are encouraged to review their academic record ahead of the application deadline and meet with their advisor about any outstanding or new questions relating to degree completion.
Graduation applications are only valid for the term indicated in the application at the time it is submitted. If the degree is not granted for that term, for any reason, the student must submit a new graduation application for the term in which they anticipate graduation.
Graduation applications become available for different student populations and terms throughout the year. The information on this page is updated often to reflect school and division application dates and deadlines.
The Graduation Application will be available for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Science (MS) students as follows:
- Summer 2024: 05/28/2024 - 07/22/2024
- Fall 2024: 08/27/2024-12/02/2024
- Spring 2025: 01/15/2025 - 04/23/2025
- Summer 2025: 05/27/2025 - 07/22/2025
PhD students who are also completing MA or MS degrees and unable to apply via the Path@Penn graduation application should complete the Add Masters for PhD Student form.
For more information about graduation for PhD and Research Master’s students, visit https://provost.upenn.edu/graduate-degrees.
The Graduation Application will be available for students in the College of Arts & Sciences as follows:
- Summer 2024: 5/28/2024 - 8/9/2024
- Fall 2024: 9/19/2024 - 12/9/2024
- Spring 2025: 2/6/2025 - 4/30/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the College of Arts & Sciences Registrar's Office or visit https://www.college.upenn.edu/graduation.
For information about the Graduation Application for students in the College of Liberal & Professional Studies (LPS) please visit: https://www.lps.upenn.edu/students/graduating-students/graduation-application.
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the LPS Registrar's Office. LPS contact information can be found here: https://www.lps.upenn.edu/about/contact-lps
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's and Doctoral level students in the Dental Medicine School as follows:
- Fall 2024: 11/1/2024 - 12/15/2024
- Spring 2025: 1/11/2025 - 5/10/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the Dental Medicine School Registrar's Office.
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's and Doctoral level students in the Graduate School of Education as follows:
- Fall 2024: 10/30/2024 - 11/25/2024
- Spring 2025: 02/04/2025 - 04/09/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the Graduate School of Education Registrar's Office.
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's and Doctoral level students in Penn Carey Law as follows:
- Fall 2024: 11/1/2024 - 12/15/2024
- Spring 2025: 2/1/2025 - 4/25/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the Penn Carey Law Registrar's Office.
Master's and Certificate Programs
The Graduation Application will be available for master's and certificate programs as follows:
- Summer 2023: 6/1/2023 - 7/31/2023
- Fall 2023: 10/1/2023 - 11/15/2023
- Spring 2024: 2/1/2024 - 4/15/2024
- Summer 2024: 6/1/2024 - 7/31/2024
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact your respective program administrator.
Perelman School of Medicine MD Program
The Graduation Application will be available for MD programs as follows:
- Spring 2024: 1/11/2024 - 4/26/2024
For more information, please contact the PSOM MD Program Registrar’s Office.
Graduate Students
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's level students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) as follows:
- Fall 2024: 9/23/2024 - 11/15/2024
- Spring 2025: 12/16/2024 - 2/24/2025
- Summer 2025: 6/9/2025 - 7/11/2025
Undergraduate Students
The Graduation Application will be available for Undergraduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) as follows:
- Fall 2024: 9/23/2024 - 11/15/2024
- Spring 2025:12/18/2024 - 2/23/2025
- Summer 2025:6/2/2025 - 7/11/2025
Undergraduate students in SEAS are required to work directly with their Department Advising Team to review your worksheet and verify that you will meet all requirements needed to graduate. We recommend that December graduates complete this review before the end of October. May graduates should complete this review prior to the beginning of the Spring semester.
Certificate Students
The Graduation Application will be available for Certificate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) as follows:
- Fall 2024: 9/23/2024 - 11/15/2024
- Spring 2025: 12/16/2024 - 2/24/2025
Additional information about the SEAS Graduation ceremonies can be found here.
The Graduation Application will be available for PhD students in the School of Nursing as follows:
- Fall 2024: 8/27/2024- 12/02/2024
- Spring 2025: 1/15/2025 - 4/30/2025
- Summer 2025: 1/15/2024 - 8/14/2025
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's level and DNP students in the School of Nursing as follows:
- Fall 2024: 8/27/2024- 12/02/2024
- Spring 2025: 1/15/2025 - 4/30/2025
- Summer 2025: 1/15/2024 - 8/14/2025
The Graduation Application will be available for BSN students in the School of Nursing as follows:
- Fall 2024: 8/27/2024- 12/02/2024
- Spring 2025: 1/15/2025 - 4/30/2025
- Summer 2025: 1/15/2024 - 8/14/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the School of Nursing Registrar's Office. Contact information can be found here: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/student-services/
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's and Doctoral level students in the School of Social Policy & Practice as follows:
- Fall 2024: 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024
- Spring 2025: 02/03/2025 - 02/28/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the School of Social Policy & Practice Registrar's Office or visit https://www.sp2.upenn.edu/commencement.
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's in Science (MSc) and Certificate students as follows:
- Spring 2025: 2/3/2025 - 2/28/2025
The Graduation Application will be available for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) students as follows:
- Spring 2025: 2/3/2025 - 2/28/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the School of Veterinary Medicine Registrar's Office.
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's and Certificate level students in the Weitzman School of Design as follows:
- Fall 2024: 10/1/2024 - 12/09/2024
- Spring 2025: 2/3/2025 - 2/28/2025
- Summer 2025: 5/27/2025 - 7/22/2025
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, please contact the Weitzman School of Design Registrar's Office.
Undergraduate Students
The Graduation Application will be available for Undergraduate students in the Wharton School as follows:
- Summer 2023: 6/13/2023 - 8/1/2023
- Fall 2023: 8/29/2023 - 11/27/2023
- Spring 2024: 1/11/2024 - 4/26/2024
- Summer 2024: 6/11/2024 - 8/1/2024
Wharton Graduate Full-Time
The Graduation Application will be available for Master's level students in the Wharton School as follows:
- Summer 2023: 4/14/2023 - 7/28/2023
- Fall 2023: 8/29/2023 - 12/4/2023
- Spring 2024: 1/11/2024 - 4/26/2024
- Summer 2024: 5/19/2024 - 7/17/2024
For more information about eligibility to graduate and degree clearance, MBA students should contact their academic advisor.
Diploma Information https://secretary.upenn.edu/ceremonies/diplomas.
Commencement Ceremony Information https://secretary.upenn.edu/ceremonies/commencement
While the university has an official degree conferral date for each term, actual processing and awarding of degrees can take up to 30 days. The university makes every effort to award degrees as quickly as possible. Please contact your school registrar for details about the processing times for degrees in your school