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COMMENCEMENT

PCOM Commencement Ceremony

April 28, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMPennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
PCOM biomed student smile in their caps and gowns on Broad Street in Philadelphia

PCOM's Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the Terrace Ballroom at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Commencement will be a formal observance, inclusive of all academic programs. The event will celebrate and recognize the milestone of completing degree requirements for all doctoral and graduate programs in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional and Applied Psychology and the School of Health Professions and Sciences. 

Livestream

Live coverage of PCOM's 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be available on the College's YouTube channel.

Attendees must receive a ticket from a PCOM student in order to enter the ceremony. Please visit our FAQ page to view answers to frequently asked questions about the Commencement Ceremony.

Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Those requiring additional seating assistance may enter at 11 a.m. Doors close at 12:45 p.m. Late arrivals will be required to wait outside the ceremony space until the conclusion of the processional.

Important Reminders

  • Prior to the event, please be sure to designate an appropriate location for meeting your guests/student.
  • Arrive early in preparation for additional security measures.
  • Please allow adequate time to arrive, park, enter the facility, and be seated prior to the ceremony. The ceremony will start promptly at the advertised time.
  • Each guest over the age of three (3) must have an individual ticket to enter the ceremony.
  • Please have your ticket in hand or opened on your phone as you approach the entrance.
  • The venue has a clear bag policy. Please plan accordingly.
  • Limit the number of personal items brought inside the venue.
  • You are allowed to enter the venue with a bottle of water and a snack if you have specific dietary needs.

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy will deliver PCOM's 2026 David A. Bitonte, DO ’80, MBA, MPH, FAOCA, Commencement Speaker Series address. Dr. Murthy is a physician and former U.S. Surgeon General whose work has included national initiatives focused on mental health, social connection and public health.

About Dr. Vivek Murthy

Support for the Commencement speaker was generously provided by a gift from David A. Bitonte, DO ’80, MBA, MPH, FAOCA

We suggest using SpotHero for parking around the Convention Center. Reservations are required, so it is best to make them in advance.

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Use #PCOMgrad to share your PCOM Georgia commencement photos, videos, memories, well wishes and celebratory moments. View our social media directory to find a listing of PCOM Georgia's social media accounts or visit our social wall to see recent posts.

For questions regarding the commencement ceremony, contact studentaffairsevents@pcom.edu.