UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.–The Penn State Alumni Association will host Senior Week at University Park for the Class of 2025 from April 28 to May 2. May, August, and December 2025 grads are invited to join us to celebrate their accomplishments as they prepare for their longest relationship with Penn State as alumni.

Our grad cap decorating station will be stocked with free supplies to make it your own. We will have fabric steamers on hand to press your gown and make it picture-perfect and wrinkle-free for the big day. Our photographer will be taking free graduation photos at different campus landmarks each day. We’re even throwing a party to send our seniors off with free food, games, entertainment, and more. For full details, visit here, but check out the week at a glance below.

Monday, April 28:

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Graduation Cap Decorating & Gown steaming
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

4 to 6 p.m.: Golden Hour Grad Photos
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

Tuesday, April 29

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Graduation Cap Decorating & Gown steaming
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

9 to 11 a.m.: Professional Headshots by Steve Tressler, Vista Professional Studios
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

12 to 2 p.m.: Lion Shrine Grad Photos
Location: Lion Shrine

1 to 3 p.m.: Professional Headshots by Steve Tressler, Vista Professional Studios
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

6 to 7 p.m.: Alumni Career Services Virtual Event: Beyond the Cap and Gown: Insights into Your Next Chapter

Wednesday, April 30

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Graduation Cap Decorating & Gown steaming
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

2 to 4 p.m.: Old Main Grad Photos
Location: Old Main

5 to 7 p.m.: THON Senior Celebration
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

Thursday, May 1

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Hintz Family Alumni Center Grad Photos
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

12 to 4 p.m.: Senior Sendoff
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

Friday, May 2

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Graduation Cap Decorating & Gown steaming
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Alumni Garden Grad Photos
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center Gardens

Gates open at 3:30 p.m.: Movin’ On concert
Location: IM Fields

*Please note, all outdoor complimentary photo sessions are weather permitting.

The Penn State Alumni Association is committed to supporting students in their Penn State experience and graduates once they finish their time at Penn State. These events are geared toward providing soon-to-be graduates with helpful information, connecting them with their peers, and celebrating their time spent in Happy Valley.

The Penn State Alumni Association also supports graduates with a free year of membership, giving them access to the global alumni network, events, and fellow Penn Staters in their local area, career resources, and much more.