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 CMU’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
Invitation only
Contact:
Vickie McKay
Vm29@andrew.cmu.edu
Senior Toast
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Undergraduate students only
First Gen Celebration: Reception and Induction Ceremony
5-6:30 p.m.
Alumni Concert Hall, 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, invitation only. This ceremony recognizes nominated seniors who have reflected upon their specific leadership contributions during their time at CMU.
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 CMU’s Doctoral Candidates
4–6 p.m.
Atrium, Tepper Building
The Center Celebrates the Class of 2025+
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, CMU’s campus
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times