Carnegie Mellon University

Planning Information for Families & Guests

We look forward to welcoming family and friends to CMU’s campus for Commencement, May 10–12, 2024. 

As you plan for commencement weekend, please note that events will take place beginning Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12. Visit the schedule page to review the preliminary weekend schedule. We will update both this page and the schedule page with new information frequently, so check back often!

Information for International Families

Please be sure to review the website of the U.S. Embassy nearest to you to get current information and visa requirements.

Applying for a B-2 tourist visa?

Review this document for helpful information.

Additional supporting evidence for international guests may be needed. These may be in the form of:

  • An Enrollment Verification Letter, which may be requested through Student Information Online (login required)
  • A printout from the commencement website

These documents can be used to convey to the U.S. consular office the need for a timely visa decision.

Questions?

Contact the Office of International Education at 412-268-5231 or via email oie@andrew.cmu.edu

Unable to travel?

For guests who are unable to travel, many commencement activities, including the ceremony on Sunday, May 12, will be live-streamed. More details to come!