Graduation Ceremony

The Weitzman Graduation Ceremony will be held the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2026 on Penn's campus: 

• 4:30pm: Light Reception at Meyerson Hall for graduates, their guests, faculty and staff 

• 5:15pm (approx.): Doors open for guests at Irvine Auditorium 

• 5:30pm: Graduates line up for academic procession at Meyerson Hall, B-1 

• 6:00pm: Ceremony begins 

Please refer to the Event Policies and Procedures page for prohibited items, Irvine Auditorium policies, and guest information. Policies apply to both guests and graduates; anyone in violation may be denied entry to the event or asked to leave.  

For those not able to attend, a livestream will be available on the Weitzman School YouTube channel. 

Presented annually, the Weitzman Year End Show brings together work by graduating students across the School to capture new directions in architecture, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, historic preservation, and the fine arts.

The University of Pennsylvania Commencement Ceremony will be held the morning of Monday, May 18th on Franklin Field for August 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 graduates. 

Information for graduates and guests can be found on the University's Commencement website. 

Please see the University Commencement site for information on accommodations, parking, and other tips for visiting campus during Commencement weekend. 

Questions can be directed to the Office of Student Services at des-studentservices@design.upenn.edu.