You’ve worked hard to achieve your goals and deserve to celebrate your accomplishments. Virtual Graduation gives you the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Class of 2026 while celebrating online with Penn Foster Group faculty, staff, family, and friends.
Whether you’re celebrating from home or gathering with loved ones, this virtual ceremony is a meaningful way to mark your achievement and share this milestone with the people who supported you along the way.
Virtual Graduation is open to graduates of Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, Penn Foster College, Ashworth College, and James Madison High School who have successfully completed all academic requirements and satisfied all financial obligations.
To ensure you’re eligible to register, we recommend submitting any remaining coursework by September 16, 2026, allowing sufficient time for grading before registration closes. Before registering, review the Virtual Graduation FAQs for important information about eligibility, registration, participation, and event details.
To participate in the Virtual Graduation ceremony, eligible graduates must complete the online registration process and submit the required $20 registration payment by the registration deadline. Registration is not complete until payment has been successfully received.
Every registered graduate will be recognized during the Virtual Graduation Celebration with a personalized graduate slide. Penn Foster Group will create your graduate slide using the information you provide during registration. You do not need to create or upload your own slide.
Your slide will include your name, a headshot-style photo, and a personal message (100 characters or fewer).
Your personal message can be a note of gratitude, a reflection on your journey, a celebration of your achievement, or an inspirational message. Need inspiration? Visit our Virtual Graduation FAQ page for message ideas and examples.
Photos and messages must be appropriate for a family-friendly event and are subject to review by Penn Foster Group. Penn Foster Group reserves the right to edit, reject, remove, or decline to display any submission that does not meet event guidelines. Submissions that are not approved may be omitted from the graduate recognition slide.
During registration, you'll confirm your graduate information using your student ID, complete your personalized graduate slide, and submit your $20 registration payment. The $20 registration fee helps support the production and delivery of the Virtual Graduation experience and includes the benefits listed below. Registration is not complete until payment has been successfully received.
Your Virtual Graduation registration includes:
Recently completed your program? It may take up to one week after completing your academic requirements for your student ID to become eligible for Virtual Graduation registration. If your student ID is not recognized, please allow a full week for our systems to update before contacting a Learner Support Associate or the Graduation Team.
Registration closes October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Once you’ve completed your registration, it’s time to get ready to celebrate!
Watch your email and our social media channels for Virtual Graduation event updates, viewing instructions, and important reminders leading up to the ceremony. Be sure to share the event with your family and friends so they can celebrate alongside you from anywhere.
Want to make the day even more memorable? Consider hosting a watch party with loved ones or purchasing optional graduation regalia from Jostens® to commemorate your achievement. Regalia will be available beginning August 10, 2026, and purchase information will be shared when ordering opens.
The Virtual Graduation ceremony will be available to watch live on December 4, 2026, and will remain available on demand afterward so you can celebrate whenever it’s convenient.
Before contacting our team, please review the Virtual Graduation FAQs, as many common questions about eligibility, registration, deadlines, and participation are answered there.
If you still need assistance, registered graduates may email our Graduation Services team for support.
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