Ceremony will begin at noon on Sunday, May 9; gates open at 11 a.m. at Beaver Stadium College of the Liberal Arts May 9 commencement moved to noon due to weather May 08, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Due to forecasted persistent rain the afternoon of Sunday, May 9, the Penn State College of the Liberal Arts commencement ceremony at Beaver Stadium on Sunday, May 9 will be shifted to begin at noon. Gates will open at 11 a.m.; graduates and guests may begin arriving at 11 a.m. The Liberal Arts ceremony’s originally planned speakers and program will remain as scheduled. As previously shared, guests are encouraged to dress accordingly for the weather. Please note that umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium, but guests may bring ponchos or blankets.