Penn State announces fall 2012 commencement events, speakers
12/7/12
Through the end of summer 2012, Penn State has conferred a total of 702,047 degrees. At the conclusion of the fall 2012 semester, the University's total number of graduates should approach 706,960. This fall Penn State expects to award approximately 4,908 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 262 associate, 3,711 baccalaureate and 935 graduate degrees. At the University Park campus, an estimated 3,433 degrees will be conferred at two undergraduate events, held at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, and The Graduate School ceremony at 4 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium, all over which Penn State President Rodney Erickson will preside.