Commencement FAQs

The 2025 Commencement ceremony will be held at the PPL Center in Allentown on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The ceremony is expected to begin at 10 a.m. However, the start time is subject to venue programming. The link to the livestream will be available on this website approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

In the spring, graduates will receive an email sent to their muhlenberg.edu address with instructions on how to retrieve their digital tickets for the ceremony. 

Each graduate may reserve an unlimited number of guest tickets.

Yes. The PPL Center is a fully-accessible venue. Adequate ADA seating is available on the main concourse around the arena on a first come, first-served basis. ADA seating cannot be reserved.

Sign language interpreters will be present at the ceremony. The ceremony also will be transcribed through captioning found on the screens through the facility, as well as on the live stream. Guests needing to rent wheelchairs or other medical devices can do so from a nearby facility, such as St. Luke's Allentown campus. If you have additional questions regarding accessibility accommodations, please visit the accessibility and accommodation page of the PPL Center site.

The PPL Center offers Muhlenberg families air-conditioning; comfortable seating; an expansive stage; unlimited guests; ample, on-site, covered parking; and live video on large screens/the Jumbotron–providing an exceptional view from every seat in the arena.

For all events, entry begins with patrons going through a security check that includes metal detectors and bag checks. All items are subject to security screening prior to entering the building.

The parking garage adjacent to the venue is the PPL Center/Orange Garage. There are several other parking garages in close proximity to the PPL Center that can also be reserved through this site. Available lots are noted with green markers on the map. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Street parking is also available.

Graduates are responsible for providing their own transportation. Graduates and their guests will need to arrange transportation and parking. The PPL Center website has information on directions and parking.

Guests should review the PPL Center list of prohibited items and the bag and purse policy. Backpacks and duffle bags are prohibited. Please note, outside food or beverages, balloons, wrapped packages, whistles or other noisemakers and signs or banners larger than 24”x36” are not permitted.

Muhlenberg College partners with the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley to offer bouquets of roses conveniently available for pickup in the lobby of the PPL Center prior to the start of the commencement ceremony. One bouquet of roses can be purchased for $40 and two bouquets for $75. Orders can be placed online or by mail through the Crime Victims Council order form. Orders must be received by Monday, May 12. Bouquets may not be purchased on site the day of the commencement ceremony.

Following the Commencement ceremony, the video will be available in the archive section of this website.

Island Photography will be providing professional photo coverage of every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony. To ensure graduates receive their free commencement day proofs quickly and accurately, please complete this QR Selfie Check-in before May 18. If you would like proofs to be shared with family or friends, you can include their information in the check-in form. There is no obligation to purchase photos. Packages start at only $7.95. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Island Photography customer service team at [email protected] or 800-869-0908.

Visit DiscoverLehighValley.com for a list of area hotels and restaurants.

Commencement regalia can be ordered from our vendor Herff Jones for home delivery. The deadline for those orders is April 15.