
University of Pennsylvania
Convocation 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Franklin Field
Penn ID Required
Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania!
President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson will host the Convocation Ceremony on Monday, August 25, 7:00 p.m. at Franklin Field. This ceremony is Penn's traditional welcome to the Class of 2029 and new transfer students as they join the Penn community, with remarks and musical performances.
Please see Franklin Field policies for information about the stadium policies and prohibited items.
If you have been invited to participate in the academic procession at Convocation, please visit Convocation Academic Procession for information about the procession.
Recent Convocation Ceremonies:
Convocation 2024
2024 Convocation Ceremony Video
Convocation 2023
2023 Convocation Ceremony Video
Convocation 2022
Convocation 2021

Convocation 2020
Monday, August 31, 2020
For the online ceremony, go to YouTube.
2020 Convocation Program
August 31, 2020
PDF download.