Spring 2023 Commencement

It's a graduation celebration!

Join us for events leading up to Penn State Hazleton's fifty-third annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 5.

This year's events include:

  • Graduate Salute 
    Thursday, March 16
    Noon to 1:30 p.m. 
    Center for Multicultural Engagement, lower level, Butler TLRC
    This is your chance to learn about graduation checkout, student loans, Career Services, and the Penn State Alumni Association. You can also order your cap and gown, graduation announcements, invitations, or a class ring. 
  • Breakfast with the Chancellor and Interim Director of Academic Affairs and Cap Decorating
    Wednesday, May 3
    9 a.m.
    Graham Lobby
    Stop by for a celebratory breakfast hosted by Chancellor Elizabeth Wright and Interim Director of Academic Affairs Albert Lozano-Nieto. Get crafty and decorate your mortarboard for the big ceremony! Supplies will be available all day in Graham 101. 
  • Commencement Rehearsal and Picnic
    Friday, May 5
    10:30 a.m. 
    Physical Education Building 
    Join your classmates to prepare for the evening's ceremony, followed by a picnic lunch in the Picnic Pavilion. The picnic is sponsored by Student Services and Engagement. 
  • Commencement Ceremony
    Friday, May 5
    7 p.m.
    Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium, Physical Education Building 
    You and your family and friends are invited to celebrate your accomplishments and the hard work it took to earn a Penn State degree. 

Students who have filed their intent to graduate are asked to complete the registration form below by Friday, April 7

Questions about the ceremony should be directed to Michele Foust, assistant to the director of Academic Affairs, at 570-450-3552 or [email protected]

Questions about graduation qualifications should be directed to Colleen Racho, registrar, at 570-450-3185 or [email protected]

Please list your full name, including first name, middle name/middle initial, and last name, as you would like it to appear in the program book and to be announced during the ceremony.
Do you plan to attend the breakfast with the chancellor and interim director of academic affairs on Wednesday, May 3?
Do you plan to attend the picnic following commencement rehearsal on Friday, May 5?
Do you plan to attend the spring 2023 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 5?
Please provide an email other than your Penn State email address.
Please list your major or majors at Penn State Hazleton.
For example: Raul Gonzalez: Rah-OOL Gon-SAH-les
Will you, the graduate, require accommodations due to a disability?
If you require an ADA accommodation, select "Yes" and contact Michele Foust at [email protected]
Will any of your guests require an accommodation due to a disability?
If any of your guests require an ADA accommodation, select "Yes" and contact Michele Foust at [email protected]