A deposit equal to the first night’s room rate plus tax is due at the time of booking. Reservations may be cancelled without penalty prior to January 21, 2027. Cancellations made on or after January 21, 2027 will result in full charges for the remaining balance. Reservations booked on or after January 21, 2027 require full prepayment at the time of booking and are non-refundable.

Weekend Planning Guide

Penn Celebrations

CLASS OF 2027 COMMENCEMENT
Monday, May 24, 2027

Visit the Penn Commencement website for information and FAQs about next year's ceremonies.


ALUMNI WEEKEND 2027
Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23, 2027

Details will be available on the Penn Alumni website.

Study Reservations

WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE STAY DATES? 
The following booking link provides rates and stay dates ranging from Wednesday, May 19 through Thursday, May 27, 2027: 
Alumni and Commencement Weekend  

For longer stays, please use our standard booking link or call our team directly so we can personally assist with your reservation and recommend the best available accommodations for your visit. 


IS THERE A MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY? 
To best accommodate both Alumni Weekend and Commencement celebrations taking place over the same weekend, minimum stay requirements vary by arrival date and anticipated demand and are subject to change based on room type and availability.


HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? 
Reservations are available exclusively through our direct booking channels, either by phone or through our website.  

Book Online: Alumni and Commencement Weekend  | Call to Book: 215.387.1400 


DO I PAY NOW OR LATER? 
A deposit equal to the first night’s room rate plus tax is required to secure your reservation and is charged at the time of booking. The remainder of the stay will be charged on Thursday, January 21, 2027.


WHAT SHOULD I DO IF ROOMS APPEAR SOLD OUT OR MY PREFERRED DATES AREN’T SHOWING AS AVAILABLE? 
If your preferred dates are not showing availability, please contact our hotel team directly for the most up-to-date information, as inventory may change as additional reservations are modified or released. 


WILL THERE BE A WAITLIST?
We expect so. Once the hotel has reached full capacity for the weekend, we will implement a waitlist managed through phone or email inquiries. Guests will be added in the order their requests are received, and will be contacted directly as reservations become available. Those remaining on the waitlist will also receive periodic updates and reminders throughout the academic year as availability changes.


WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY? 
Cancellations made before Thursday, January 21, 2027 will receive a full refund of the deposit with no cancellation fees. Reservations cancelled on or after the 21st are non-refundable.


WHAT HAPPENS IF I BOOK AFTER JANUARY 21, 2027? 
Reservations booked on or after Thursday, January 21, 2027 require full prepayment at the time of booking and are non-refundable. 


WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Our hotel team is happy to help with any questions related to your reservation and can provide additional clarification on room types, accommodations, and planning for Alumni Weekend and Commencement celebrations. With years of experience welcoming guests for Alumni Weekend and Commencement, our team is here to help make your weekend special and effortless.

Please feel free to contact us by phone at 215.387.1400 or by email at info.uc@studyhotels.com.


I’M LOOKING TO HOST A PRIVATE PARTY OVER THE WEEKEND. WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE? 
Our indoor-outdoor event spaces are well-suited for private dinners, family gatherings, and celebratory receptions for larger parties, and our expert catering team will curate a menu that's perfect for your guests. 

For more information and to plan your gathering, please contact our Events team at sales.uc@studyhotels.com