(Mckeesport, PA)
The Greater Allegheny Athletics department is proud to recognize the 11 student-athletes graduating this year.
From left to right in photo (top to bottom). Eladia Kennedy (Track and Field), Brian Koglin (Baseball), Alyssa Guzzie (Softball), Zach Schmader (Baseball), Max Shugerman (Track and Field), Hayley Snyder (Softball), Alexandra Hall (Women's Basketball), Brett Yuhas (Baseball), Ivy Mervis (Softball), Matt Smith (Baseball), Daisy Pastories (Volleyball).
Spring 2021 Commencement
Penn State Greater Allegheny will celebrate the accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wunderley Gymnasium.
The ceremony will follow state and federal guidelines for gatherings. All students, guests and employees are required to wear face masks and maintain physical distancing from others to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Students attending the in-person ceremony will be able to order six (6) guest tickets.
Penn State staff will be on site to answer questions and provide guidance; please follow their instructions about health and safety protocols.
All guests who will be attending a commencement ceremony are expected to take health and safety precautions when traveling and during commencement weekend. In addition, please do not attend an in-person ceremony if within the last 14 days you think you have been exposed, are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, are awaiting test results or have tested positive for COVID-19.
To view the livestream of the May 8 ceremony, visit our site beginning at 1:00 p.m.
For students who prefer to participate in a virtual ceremony, the University will host a virtual commencement on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. To watch the ceremony, visit the virtual commencement website on May 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Information for Graduation Candidates
Commencement Rehearsal
All graduates participating in the in-person ceremony will participate in a rehearsal on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wunderley Gymnasium. Caps and gowns are not necessary. The rehearsal will last not longer than one hour. If you have any questions, please email marketing-psuga@psu.edu.
In-person Commencement Information
All participants, both graduates and guests, are required to have a ticket. No one will be admitted to the in-person ceremony without a ticket. This process is necessary for the health and safety of our guests, and manages our venue capacity aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Health guidance.
Graduates will present their Grad Pass at the main door to the Wunderley Gymnasium. The doors open at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive not later than 12:30 p.m.
Guests may enter through the main doors, or the rear doors, located down the hill from the White Parking Lot. Guests please note: your ticket was sent to your graduate. Your graduate MUST print or email your ticket to you. You will need to present the ticket for scanning before you can enter the gym and attend the ceremony. No one will be admitted to the in-person ceremony without a ticket.
Once your ticket is scanned, Penn State Greater Allegheny staff will usher you to your reserved seat.
Properly Wearing Academic Regalia
Undergraduate academic regalia consists of blue gowns with wide sleeves and blue mortarboard caps with tassels. The uniform of the armed forces is the only other apparel officially recognized and permitted at commencement. Academic regalia is available for purchase at the Greater Allegheny bookstore. Gowns are available in regular and plus sizes. Please check your regalia for accuracy, quality, and fit before the day of the ceremony so that it can be exchanged, if needed.
Candidates for the baccalaureate and associate degrees should wear the tassel of the cap on the right front edge. Candidates must wear a gown and a cap with a tassel. The gown must be zipped in order to participate in the processional and ceremony. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, all graduates are required to wear face masks.
Check Your Address
You will be receiving important graduation information in the mail, so it is important that your address is up to date. You can check your address on LionPATH. Make sure that both your local and permanent addresses are correct. Important information is also sent to your PSU email, so check your email regularly and frequently.
Diplomas
If you wish to change the way your name will appear on your diploma, you should file a request for a name change promptly through the Registrar's Office. All diplomas will be mailed from University Park to your permanent residence address approximately four weeks after the commencement ceremony. If your diploma was damaged in the mail, please return it to the Registrar's Office at University Park with a note saying it was damaged. After the damaged diploma is received, a new one will be sent at no charge.
Information for Guests
Travel and Accommodations
This site includes information about transportation and directions to Greater Allegheny.
Please view our parking map for the May 8 ceremony. Parking is available on a first come - first served basis.
For More Information
If you have any questions about Greater Allegheny's Spring 2021 Commencement ceremony, please contact marketing-psuga@psu.edu.
Class of 2020
In partnership with the Penn State Alumni Association, and in consultation with alumni representative, the University is planning for a special weekend in spring 2022 to celebrate you and your class. More information and a specific date will be forthcoming as we continue to develop plans to welcome you and your families back to Greater Allegheny for a variety of activities and events. For more information, or to volunteer for our planning committee, please email GA-alumni@psu.edu.
