Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus on August 16 to attend the University's summer commencement ceremonies.
Penn State World Campus students can request to attend in-person commencement ceremonies at University Park or a campus of their choice.
The Penn State World Campus summer Class of 2025 included 927 students who earned degrees from 94 different academic programs. They range in age from 19 to 70, and more than 140 are military-affiliated.
Check out some highlights from the summer 2025 Penn State World Campus Reception!
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Penn State World Campus hosted a reception for graduates with food, professional photography, and more.
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Rianne Bomgardner with her loved ones celebrating her Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Communications.
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Juan Montoya earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He spent time in person with his academic adviser, Mandy Biddle, at the World Campus Reception.
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Members of the Penn State World Campus Advising Team attended the event to help celebrate their students.
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Grads and their families can pick from these signs to use in free professional portraits.
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Graduates personalized their caps to wear during their academic commencement ceremony.
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World Campus Associate Director of Alumni Relations Marcia Kimler, with World Campus Alumni Society leaders Juan (JC) Villar, Susan Robinson (Penn State Alumni Association Council President), Michelle Buzzelli, Mike Liotta, and Mark Poblete.
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Some moments from the summer 2025 Penn State World Campus Reception.
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The whole family is invited to the Penn State World Campus Reception during graduation weekend.
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Grads pinned their hometowns on a world map, showcasing from where the Class of 2025 hails.
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