2026
Commencement
Schedule
2026
Commencement
Schedule
Our Wharton graduates have achieved something truly extraordinary, and this ceremony is a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate all the hard work, late nights, and big dreams that brought them to Wharton. As you join them in celebration in Philadelphia, you can expect a meaningful, well-organized event filled with inspiring remarks, time-honored academic traditions, and plenty of opportunities for photos, hugs, and proud tears as they cross the stage and officially join Wharton’s global alumni community.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Wharton Doctoral Graduation
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Reception to Follow)
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Zellerbach Theater, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Graduation Ceremony
Wharton MBA for Executives Graduation
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Reception to Follow)
The Kimmel Center for Performing Arts
Marian Anderson Hall, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Graduation Ceremony
Wharton Undergraduate Graduation
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The Palestra
223 South 33rd Street
,
Philadelphia, PA
(for GPS: use S. 33rd St & Smith Walk)
Graduation Ceremony
Wharton MBA Graduation
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
The Palestra
223 South 33rd Street
,
Philadelphia, PA
(for GPS: use S. 33rd St & Smith Walk)
Monday, May 18, 2026
The University of Pennsylvania’s 270th Commencement
Franklin Field
33rd and South Streets,
Philadelphia, PA
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