Weekend Schedule-Commencement Weekend - Carnegie Mellon University

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 18

8 - 9 a.m.

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Initiation Ceremony
McConomy Auditorium, first floor, University Center
  • Sponsors will send invitations directly to inductees.
  • Caps and gowns are required.
  • An optional, complimentary breakfast will precede the ceremony at 7:15 a.m. in the Connan Room, first floor, University Center.

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Commencement Welcome Area open
Wean Commons, first floor, University Center

First Aid Area open
Athletic Equipment Desk, first floor, University Center


9:30 a.m.

Naval ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall (off campus)
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213


10 - 11 a.m.

Honors Ceremonies


10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cap and Gown Distribution open
McKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, second floor, University Center


Noon - 8:30 p.m.

Diploma Ceremonies and Department Events

12:30 – 2 p.m.

Human-Computer Interaction Institute Undergraduate Presentation
Room 7500, Wean Hall
  • A presentation for HCI graduates to their families and peers.
  • RSVP


4 - 6 p.m.

CMU Graduating Student Reception
Tartans Pavilion, Resnik House

 

5 - 7 p.m.

Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC) Reception
Singleton Room, Roberts Engineering Hall
  • Sponsors will send information directly to invitees.


6 - 8:30 p.m.

Commencement Welcome Area open
Wean Commons, first floor, University Center

7 p.m.

Robing for Doctor’s Hooding Ceremony Participants
Rangos Hall, second floor, UC

8 p.m.

Doctor's Hooding Ceremony

Sunday, May 19

7:30 - 10 a.m.

Diploma Ceremonies and Department Events


8 a.m.

Baccalaureate Ceremony
Wright-Rogal Chapel, first floor, University Center
  • The Carnegie Mellon Council of Religious Advisors invites graduates and their families to attend a nondenominational, multi-faith event where students can share, reflect and pray about their time at the university.
  • A light breakfast will be served.


8 - 11 a.m.

Cap and Gown Distribution open
McKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, second floor, University Center


8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Commencement Welcome Area open
Wean Commons, first floor, University Center

First Aid Area open
Athletic Equipment Desk, first floor, University Center

8:30 – 10 a.m.

School of Computer Science Breakfast
Perlis Atrium, Newell-Simon Hall
  • RSVP at 412-268-8525.


10 a.m.

Robing for all commencement ceremony participants
More information will be posted soon.


10:15 a.m.

Procession of graduates
  • Ceremony participants will process from various locations across campus into Gesling Stadium.


11 a.m.

Main Commencement Ceremony


Noon - 5 p.m.

Cap and Gown Return open
McKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, second floor, University Center


12:30 - 7 p.m.

Diploma Ceremonies and Department Events