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Important Graduate Dates

ARE YOU READY TO GRADUATE?

Your big day at Penn State Brandywine is just around the corner! As you prepare to celebrate this incredible milestone with your family, friends, and the Brandywine community, be sure to review the important dates and deadlines below to stay on track for Commencement this spring.

Important Dates for SPRING 2026 Graduates

  •  January 2, 2026 – Intent to Graduate Form opens in LionPATH (See tutorial)

  •  January 21, 2026 – 4th Year Student Cohort Meeting

  •  January 26, 2026 – Deadline to file your Intent to Graduate in LionPath (See tutorial)

  •  March 13, 2026 – Deadline for Updating Diploma Name/Address in LionPATH

  •  April 10, 2026 – Deadline to declare concurrent majors, minors, certificates

  •  April 17 – Graduate Fair at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building

  •  May 9, 2026 – Commencement Ceremony at the Commons Athletic Center

  •  May 19, 2026 – Degree conferral (completion) appears on academic transcript

  •  May 26, 2026 – Diplomas mailed (week of)

DEGREE COMPLETION QUESTIONS?

If you are intending on completing all degree requirements in this current spring term, but you did not submit your intent to graduate form by the deadline indicated, then you must contact our Penn State Brandywine Registrar to confirm next steps.

Contact the Campus Registrar

Stayce McMackin
104 Main Building
610-892-1402
[email protected]

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