We take great pride in our graduates -- many of us here either were or are adult learners, and we understand the tremendous sacrifices you and your families make for you to obtain your degree.
How to Apply for Graduation
It is your responsibility to notify the University of your intent to graduate. Follow these steps to make sure you meet all University requirements for graduation.
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Let Your Instructor(s) Know
If you are planning to graduate, you should communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor of the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.
If you have a proctored final exam, you should plan to have your proctor send the final exam express or priority mail, at your expense, to ensure the instructor has sufficient time to assign a final course grade.
Graduating with Honors
Graduating with honors is a privileged distinction at Penn State. As a World Campus undergraduate student, you may be eligible for one of three levels of honors.
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Attending Your Commencement
For most World Campus undergraduate degrees, you will be invited to participate in commencement ceremonies at the University Park campus. You can also request to attend commencement at an alternate campus. Graduate students are invited to walk together at the Graduate School’s commencement ceremony at University Park.
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World Campus Graduation Celebration
Each semester we host a Graduation Celebration for World Campus students, their families, and friends.
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Joining the Penn State Alumni Association
The benefits of being a Penn State student don’t end with graduation! For one year after graduation, you have free membership in the Penn State Alumni Association, you will be part of a powerful network of more than 164,000 members, with access to professional development, volunteer, and friendship-building opportunities.
Members can also take advantage of LionLink, a professional networking program designed to assist Penn State students and alumni in exploring various career fields through information interviews with alumni career coaches.
Becoming a World Campus Alumni Ambassador
As a World Campus Alumni Ambassador, you can use your own experiences to answer questions that prospective students might have. You can probably recall what it was like to choose an online school, take courses, and juggle the personal and professional aspects of your life. Many of our prospective students have the same questions and challenges, and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with someone who has completed his or her degree through the World Campus. Ambassadors are matched with students based on academic interests, and correspondence occurs via phone and email. Occasionally, we ask ambassadors to participate in online information sessions and recruitment events.
If you are interested in becoming a World Campus ambassador and sharing your knowledge about what it’s like to be a World Campus student, please contact Tara Banerjee at ttb3@psu.edu. Help others achieve their education goals — just like you did!
Giving to Penn State
Giving to Penn State is a rewarding experience on any level. As a donor, you receive the satisfaction of making a difference: Your gifts help students afford an opportunity to reach their fullest potential, assist faculty members to complete groundbreaking research, and support Penn State’s outreach programs, which serve communities around the world.