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Preliminary Weekend Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 17

7:30-9:30 a.m. Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Welcome Breakfast and Initiation Ceremony
10-11 a.m. College Honors Ceremonies
2-8:30 p.m. Diploma Ceremonies and Department Events
8-9:30 p.m. Doctor’s Hooding Ceremony

Sunday, May 18

7:30-10 a.m. Diploma Ceremonies and Department Events
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Commencement Ceremony
12:30-5 p.m. Diploma Ceremonies and Department Events

For complete information on the no-ticket policy and weather plan, visit our commencement details page.

Travel note:
For a list of hotels in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, please visit our accommodations page. When making travel arrangements, please note that some diploma ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 17; the majority will take place either prior to or immediately following commencement on Sunday, May 18. If you have questions, call the Office of University Events at 412-268-5052 or send email to commencement@andrew.cmu.edu.


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Preliminary Weekend Schedule of Events

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