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.
- A student's department or college is determined by their major. Dual degree students who are receiving two diplomas may participate in both ceremonies, if scheduling permits.
- Diploma ceremonies will take place both on and off campus.
- Diploma ceremonies typically include a reception and the length of time for each ceremony varies based on the number of graduates.
- For diploma ceremonies on SUNDAY ONLY, please note that regardless of weather, all Sunday afternoon diploma ceremonies will start at their scheduled time.
- For some diploma ceremonies, the number of guests per graduate is limited. Specifics will be communicated by the department.
* off-campus location
Architecture
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center
Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Great Hall, College of Fine Arts
Limited guests
Contact:
Heather Workinger
haw5@andrew.cmu.edu
Art
Friday, May 9
Reception: 6-8 p.m.
Tomayko Foundation*
5173 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center
Contact:
Mark Cato
mdcato@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-1531
BXA Intercollege Degree Programs
Sunday, May 11
Ceremony: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts
Reception: 8:15-9 a.m.
Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts
Limited guests
Contact:
Emily Syes
esyes@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7690
Biological Sciences (Master's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 9-10:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute
Reception: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Social & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute
Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Contact:
Ena Miceli
emiceli@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3012
Krystalyn Kovacs
krystalyn@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3262
Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute
Reception: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Social & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute
Limited guests
Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Contact:
Krystalyn Kovacs
krystalyn@cmu.edu
412-268-3262
Ena Miceli
emiceli@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3012
Biomedical Engineering
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 7-8 p.m.
Reception: 8-9 p.m.
The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics
Contact:
Kristin Kropf
kgaluska@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3955
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 10-11 a.m.
Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts
Reception: 11 a.m.-noon
Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts
Contact:
Jacquelyn Hopkins
jhopkin2@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-4132
Emily Half
ehalf@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7082
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Graduation Ceremony
Monday, May 5
Ceremony: 10 a.m. CAT
Education City, Qatar Foundation
Contact:
Jarrin Nevel
jfn@andrew.cmu.edu
Chemical Engineering
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center
Reception: 12:30-2 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Chelsea Lee
chelseal@andrew.cmu.edu
Chemistry
Sunday, May 11
Reception: 1-2:30 p.m.
Social and Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute
Ceremony: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute
Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Contact:
Umi Davis
keishawd@andrew.cmu.edu
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Friday, May 9
Ceremony : 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Reception: 12:30-2 p.m.
The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics
Contact:
Geena Provenzano
gprovenz@andrew.cmu.edu
Data Analytics for Science (MS-DAS)
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony & Reception: 3-5 p.m.
Fourth Floor Library, Mellon Institute
Contact:
Gwen Stanczak
gwens@cmu.edu
412-268-1956
Design
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony & Reception: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Limited guests
Contact:
Stephanie Lange
slange@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2828
Drama
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony & Reception: 1-3 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center
Contact:
Amy Nichols
nicholsa@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-1581
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 1-2 p.m.
Reception: 2-4 p.m.
The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics
Contact:
Kimmy Nguyen
myn@andrew.cmu.edu
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Master's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics
Contact:
Kimmy Nguyen
myn@andrew.cmu.edu
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Doctor's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 1-2 p.m.
Studio Theater, Cohon University Center
Reception: 2-4 p.m.
McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Kimmy Nguyen
myn@andrew.cmu.edu
Energy Science, Technology & Policy
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony & Reception: 1-3 p.m.
Bosch/Spark Conference Room, Scott Hall
Contact:
Nicole Rihn
nethomps@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-6072
Engineering & Public Policy
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 7:30-9 a.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Reception: 9-10:30 a.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center
Limited guests
Contact:
Debbie Scappatura
ds73@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7138
Victoria Finney
vicki@cmu.edu
412-401-0246
Engineering & Technology Innovation Management
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 7:30-9 a.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Ceremony: 9-10:30 a.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Julie Mull
jmull@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-1420
English
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony 2-3 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Reception: 3-4:30 p.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Laura Donaldson
ldonalds@andrew.cmu.edu
412-345-3385
Entertainment Technology Center
Sunday, May 11
Reception, Dinner & Ceremony: 4-8:30 p.m.
UPMC Club, Acrisure Stadium*
100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact:
Erin Swift
eswift@andrew.cmu.edu
General, Multidisciplinary and Student-Defined Studies
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: 10-11:30 a.m.
Danforth Conference Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Colleen Mollenauer
cmollena@andrew.cmu.edu
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony & Reception: 1-4:30 p.m.
Petersen Events Center, University of Pittsburgh*
3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Contact:
Sandy Harris
sh4d@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-5148
Annie Julian
ajulian@cmu.edu
412-268-4463
History
Friday, May 9
Reception: 3-4 p.m.
Atrium & Hallway, Porter Hall
Ceremony: 4-6 p.m.
Room 100/Gregg Hall, Porter Hall
Contact:
Alexandra Garnhart-Bushakra
agarnhar@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2880
Aidan Beatty
aidanbea@andrew.cmu.edu
Information Networking Institute
Sunday, May 11
Ceremony & Reception: 4-7 p.m.
Rodef Shalom Congregation*
4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Jessica Becker
jbecker23@cmu.edu
412-268-7691
Information Systems (Dietrich and Heinz Colleges)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: 6:30-9 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Limited guests
Contact:
Cassie Conrad
cassiec@andrew.cmu.edu
Susan Miller
smmiller@andrew.cmu.edu
Shawna Pace
shawnap@andrew.cmu.edu
Integrated Innovation Institute (MIIPS)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 10-11 a.m.
Studio Theater, Cohon University Center
Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center
Limited guests
Contact:
Sarah Friedlander
sarahfri@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-1356
events-iii@andrew.cmu.edu
Integrated Innovation Institute (Software Management)
December 2025 (TBA)
The MSSM Diploma Ceremony will take place in Silicon Valley. More information will be sent directly to eligible graduates.
Contact:
Sarah Friedlander
sarahfri@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-1356
events-iii@andrew.cmu.edu
Languages, Cultures and Applied Linguistics
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 9-10 a.m.
Studio Theater, Cohon University Center
Reception: 10-11 a.m.
McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Sue Connelly-Colizza
sc7k@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-5669
Materials Science & Engineering
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony & Reception: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center
Contact:
Suzanne B. Smith
sb3n@andrew.cmu.edu
412-721-7660
Mathematical Sciences
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 9-11 a.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building
Limited guests (reception only)
Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Contact:
Christine Gilchrist
cgilchri@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7154
David Offner
doffner@andrew.cmu.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: Noon-3 p.m.
Music Hall and Foyer, Carnegie Museum *
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Gwyneth Loughran
gloughra@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2500
Mellon College of Science (Doctor's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 3-4 p.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute
Reception: 4-5 p.m.
Fourth Floor Lobby & Library, Mellon Institute
Diploma and hooding ceremony for doctoral candidates in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences and Physics.
Contact:
Gwen Stanczak
gwens@cmu.edu
412-268-1956
Music
Sunday, May 11
Ceremony: 1-2 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center
Reception: 2-3 p.m.
Alumni Concert Hall & Great Hall, College of Fine Arts
Contact:
Renée J. Govanucci
rgov@cmu.edu
Neuroscience Institute
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: 2-3:30 p.m.
Connan Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Melissa Stupka
mstupka@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-8362
Philosophy
Friday, May 9
Reception: 9-10 a.m.
Atrium & Hallway, Porter Hall
Ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m.
Room 100/Gregg Hall, Porter Hall
Contact:
Mary Grace Joseph
mjoseph@andrew.cmu.edu
Patrick Doyle
pdoyle2@andrew.cmu.edu
Physics
Sunday, May 11
Ceremony: 1-2:30 p.m.
Reception: 2:30-4 p.m.
Room 2210 and Hallway, Doherty Hall
Limited guests
Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Contact:
Hanann Marawi
hmarawi@andrew.cmu.edu
ugradphy@andrew.cmu.edu
Psychology
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: 9 a.m.-noon
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Emilie O'Leary
emilier@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3153
School of Computer Science (Master's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.
Reception: Following ceremony
Grand Ballroom, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
412-268-8525
commencement@cs.cmu.edu
School of Computer Science (Doctor's)
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 11 a.m.
Reception: Following ceremony
Music Hall & Foyer, Carnegie Museum*
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Catherine Copetas
commencement@cs.cmu.edu
412-268-8525
School of Computer Science (Bachelor's)
Sunday, May 11
Ceremony & Reception: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Music Hall and Foyer, Carnegie Museum*
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Limited guests
Contact:
Catherine Copetas
commencement@cs.cmu.edu
Social & Decision Sciences
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: 2-4:30 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Connie Angermeier
cla2@andrew.cmu.edu
Statistics & Data Science (Master's and Doctor's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony & Reception: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center
Contact:
Teraya White (Master's)
terayaw@andrew.cmu.edu
Chrissie Vesel-Kleinhampl (Doctor's)
cveselkl@andrew.cmu.edu
Statistics & Data Science (Bachelor's)
Saturday, May 10
Ceremony: 4-5 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center
Reception: 5-6:30 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom and McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center
Limited guests
Contact:
Amanda Mitchell
ajmitche@andrew.cmu.edu
Tepper School of Business (Master's)
Saturday, May 10
Master's Ceremony: 8:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
MBA Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Wendy Hermann
hermann@andrew.cmu.edu
Tepper School of Business (Doctor's)
Friday, May 9
Ceremony: 3-4:30 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building
Reception: 4:30-6 p.m.
Room 4242, Tepper Building
Contact:
Lawrence Rapp
lrapp@andrew.cmu.edu
Tepper Undergraduate Programs
Sunday, May 11
Reception: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Ceremony: 2:30-4 p.m.
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum *
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Jennifer Wegner
jwegner@andrew.cmu.edu