It is the right time now to book your reservations for Penn State's May 2026 graduation! Graduation weekend crowds can eclipse the number of people visiting for a football weekend!

The Penn State Class of 2026 will graduate the weekend of May 8th to 10th, 2026. There is usually a mad scramble to get hotel rooms for all the family members who are coming to the Happy Valley area to witness this wonderful life event. Lion Country Lodging is already taking reservations.

Some of Lion Country Lodging's hotels already taking reservation forms are:

Days Inn by Wyndham

240 S Pugh Street
State College, PA 16801
Reservation Form

Super 8 by Wyndham

1450 South Atherton Street
State College, PA 16801
Reservation Form

Hilton Garden Inn

1221 East College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Reservation Form

Hampton Inn by Hilton

1101 East College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Reservation Form

Nittany Budget Motel

2070 Cato Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Reservation Form

A new hotel will be opening in January 2026 and will be ready for Graduation 2026!

Tru by Hilton

Benner Pike near Exit 78B of I-99, across from the Paradise Shopping Center.

Reservations will be available in the Fall of 2025.

It is never too early to plan for your student's college graduation!