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Are you ready to graduate?

If you are ready to graduate at the end of the current semester, it will be necessary to take the following steps:

Meet with your Adviser 
Use eLion to request a current Degree Audit and review it with your Academic Adviser.  You should meet with your adviser during the semester prior to when you intend to graduate and ensure that you are on track to meet all degree requirements.  If you are missing course, credit, or grade requirements, you will NOT be able to graduate.  You cannot graduate with missing or deferred grades.  Your Degree Audit should read "All Requirements Have Been Met Or Are In Progress" during the semester in which you plan to graduate.  If your Degree Audit indicates that "At Least One Requirement Has Not Been Satisfied," you should contact your adviser immediately to rectify the problem.


Declare your Intent to Graduate
It is your responsibility to notify the University of your intent to graduate.  You can do this by using the Graduating This Semester application in eLion.  This must be done during the Intent to Graduate Activation Period for the semester in which you plan to graduate.  Please refer to the Academic Calendar for activation period dates.  If you do not file your intent to graduate, you will not officially graduate from the University.  If you miss the activation period deadline for your intended semester of graduation, you must contact the Campus Registrar's Office in Dawson 6.


Check your Address
You will receive important graduation information in the mail, so it is imperative that your address is up to date.  Use eLion Address Information to be sure your permanent address is correct.


Transfer your Credits
It is preferable to avoid taking classes at another institution during your intended semester of graduation.  If you do, you MUST ensure that Penn State receives your grades on time.  To inquire about graduation deadlines, please contact Allison Burns (alb140@psu.edu). 

Transfer credits should be sent to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Penn State University
Attention: Karen Scott
201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16804
kbs10@psu.edu

 

Commencement Information

Summer/Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 Graduates are cordially invited to attend Commencement 2013

DATE & TIME
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6 p.m.


LOCATION
Multipurpose Building (Gym) on the campus of Penn State Worthington Scranton
Click HERE for a campus map

ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND COMMENCEMENT?

PARTICIPATION
Graduates will receive details in the mail in early April and are asked to return the response form to the Registrar's Office to indicate your attendance.  Please respond even if you are not attending.  Diplomas are not distributed at Commencement, but are mailed home approximately four weeks after the commencement ceremony regardless of your attendance.  Check your diploma mailing address in eLion by selecting the Address Information tab.  Make sure your permanent address is correct.


TICKETS
For the safety and enjoyment of graduates and invited guests, each participating graduate will be provided with six (6) tickets.  You must RSVP by returning the response form for tickets to be set aside for you.  Tickets will be distributed to graduates with photo id at rehearsal. 


SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS
Please notify the Registrar's Office if you or your guests will require special accommodations, such as handicap access.


ARRIVAL TIME
Graduates should arrive no later than 5 p.m. to check in and line up for procession.  Report to the outside area between the Gym and Library, weather permitting.  In the event of rain, line-up will occur in the lower level of the Gym.


ACADEMIC REGALIA
Graduates participating in Commencement must wear a cap and gown, which can be purchased in the Campus Bookstore (cost is $38 + tax).  Visit the Bookstore in the Study Learning Center or call them at 570-963-2705 for additional information.


COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Once announced, details about this year's speaker can be found HERE.

OTHER EVENTS FOR GRADUATES

GRAD FAIR
Thursday, February 28, 2013
11 a.m. -3 p.m. in the Campus Bookstore
Purchase your cap & gown, announcements, school ring or nursing pin.
Representatives will be on hand to assist you.


GRADUATE LUNCHEON
Thursday, April 18, 2013
12 p.m. in the K. Bruce Sherbine Lounge, SLC Building
The Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society cordially invites all 2011-2012 graduates to its annual Graduate Luncheon.  All Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 graduates are welcome.  You will receive an invitation in the mail and are asked to RSVP.


MANDATORY COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
Friday, April 26, 2013
12 p.m. in Dawson 014
Attendance at Commencement rehearsal is mandatory for all participants.  Tickets will be distributed.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Your connection with Penn State does not end at graduation.  Join over 150,000 Penn State supporters by becoming a member of the largest alumni association in the country, and keep the Blue and White spirit alive!

For more information, visit www.psualum.com/affiliate/wsas/

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT

Graduation with Distinction
Alternate Commencement Site
Diploma Distribution