University Archives and Records Center University of Pennsylvania
Degrees
Conferred by the University of Pennsylvania (1757-2003)
The University of Pennsylvania has offered and
conferred more than 100 different degrees since it awarded the degree of Bachelor
of Arts (A.B.) to the six members of its first graduating class in 1757. The names
of Penn's earned degrees and the dates during which they were offered or awarded
are listed on the pages linked below. Please note that information on Penn's honorary
degrees may be found in "Honorary
Degrees" on theUniversity's
Commencement Web Site.