Commencement Schedule
We are proud to celebrate our newest graduates during this year’s commencement exercises!
Main Commencement Ceremony
- Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree candidates and their guests are invited to join the main commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11, for the conferral of all degrees.
- The main ceremony will include remarks from the president, keynote speaker, student speaker and academic deans, in addition to recognition of the honorary degree recipients.
- There is no limit on number of guests who can attend the main commencement ceremony and tickets are not needed.
- The ceremony will take place on Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s campus beginning at 10 a.m. and will be approximately 1.5 hours long. All guests must be seated by 9:15 a.m. for the start of the student procession. Access to guest seating will be restricted once the student procession begins.
Diploma Ceremonies
- In addition to the main commencement ceremony, each college/school/department will host a diploma ceremony to recognize all graduating students. Diploma ceremonies will be held over the course of the weekend (Friday, May 9–Sunday, May 11).
- Diploma ceremonies will include the presentation of diplomas to graduates, hooding of doctoral candidates and remarks from their college/school/department leadership. Each ceremony is organized and customized by their college/school/department.
- Diploma ceremonies will take place both on and off campus. Locations and times are listed on the diploma ceremonies schedule.
- Diploma ceremonies typically include a reception and the length of time for each ceremony varies based on the number of graduates.
More details on the weekend schedule, including a diploma ceremony schedule, will be provided in the coming weeks.
Thursday, May 8
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
Ceremony: 1-2 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Reception: 2-3 p.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Vickie McKay
Vm29@andrew.cmu.edu
Senior Toast
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, CUC
Undergraduate students only
First Gen Graduation Recognition Ceremony
Reception: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts
Ceremony: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts
Friday, May 9
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times
Senior Leadership Recognition Ceremony
4–5:30 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center
Undergraduate students and their guests only. This ceremony recognizes nominated seniors who have reflected upon their specific leadership contributions during their time at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë.
Saturday, May 10
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times
Naval ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Ceremony: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum *
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Mike Danko
mdanko@andrew.cmu.edu
The President’s Reception in Honor of Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s Doctoral Candidates
4–6 p.m.
Atrium, Tepper Building
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Ceremony and Reception
5:30-7 p.m.
College of Fine Arts building
Sunday, May 11
Gesling Stadium opens to guests
8 a.m.
Robing and procession for graduates
9–10 a.m.
Various locations across campus
Student procession begins
9:15 a.m.
All guests in the stadium must be seated. Access to guest seating will be restricted once the procession begins.
Commencement Ceremony
10–11:30 a.m.
Gesling Stadium, Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s campus
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times