Graduation Information

• MArch., MEBD, MCP, MFA, MSHP, MLA, MUSA, and all Certificates
• • PhD, MS in Architecture, and AM in City Planning must complete the PennDesign Graduation Application and the Graduate Arts and Sciences Application (below)
    

• We are no longer accepting applications for the Spring 2013 term.
  

• - Apply for Graduation
  
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• PhD, MS in Architecture, and AM in City Planning
• (Spring 2013 DUE: Before April 15, 2013)

• - Graduate Arts and Sciences Graduation Application
  

The University of Pennsylvania's 257th Commencement will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Franklin Field, located at 33rd and South Streets. Please see the University Commencement brochure.

August 2012, December 2012 graduates and Spring 2013 expected graduates are invited to participate in the University and PennDesign Commencement celebrations.

The School of Design Graduation Ceremony will follow the University Commencement on May 13th and will be held on the Furness Plaza, located on 34th and Walnut Streets between Meyerson Hall and the Fisher Fine Arts Library. A luncheon for graduates and their guests will be provided before the ceremony beginning at 12:00 noon in Meyerson Hall. The graduation ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Students who are in need of a formal invitation letter for Commencement should request the letter through iPenn.  Once you log in to iPenn, click the 'Student Services' menu on the left side of the page and select 'Invitation Letter Request'; fill out all of the necessary information on the request form and click 'Submit'.  An International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) representative will email you once the letter has been prepared and is ready for pick up.  If you have any questions about this process, please contact the ISSS office.

Click here for detailed information about Commencement weekend for PennDesign graduates.