Carnegie Mellon University

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 10–Sunday, May 12).
  • 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.

*off-campus location

Architecture

Friday, May 10

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 

Contact:
Heather Workinger
haw5@andrew.cmu.edu

Art

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center

Reception: 5:30-7 p.m.
Miller Institute for Contemporary Art, Purnell Center

Contact:
Mark Cato
mdcato@andrew.cmu.edu

412-268-1531

BXA Intercollege Degree Programs

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Kresge Theatre

Reception: 8:15-9 a.m.
Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts

Contact:
Emily Syes
esyes@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-7690

Biological Sciences (Master's)

Friday, May 10

Ceremony: 9-10:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute

Reception: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Social & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute

Contact: 
Ena Miceli
emiceli@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3012

Krystalyn Kovacs
krystalyn@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-3262

Biological Sciences (Bachelor's and Doctor's)

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute 

Reception: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Social & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute

Contact: 
Krystalyn Kovacs
krystalyn@cmu.edu
412-268-3262

Ena Miceli
emiceli@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-3012

Biomedical Engineering

Friday, May 10

Ceremony: 7-8 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center

Reception: 8-9 p.m.
Tartans Pavilion, Resnik House

Contact:
Kristin Kropf
kgaluska@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3955

Business Administration & Economics (Bachelor's)

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony & Reception: 1:30-4 p.m.
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact:
Jennifer Wegner 
jwegner@andrew.cmu.edu

CMU-Africa Graduation Ceremony

Friday, May 17

Contact:
Marie-Ange Rukundo
mrukundo@andrew.cmu.edu 

Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology

Friday, May 10

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 6

Ceremony: 10 a.m. CAT
Education City, Qatar Foundation

Contact:
Jarrin Nevel
jfn@andrew.cmu.edu 

Chemical Engineering

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 10 a.m.-noon
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center

Reception: noon-1:30 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Samantha Wessel
sseroka@andrew.cmu.edu 

Chemistry

Sunday, May 12

Reception: 12:30-2 p.m.
Social and Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute

Ceremony: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Auditorium, 
Mellon Institute

Contact:
Karen Stump
ks01@andrew.cmu.edu 

Umi Davis
keishawd@andrew.cmu.edu 

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony: 1-2:30 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center

Reception: 2:30-4 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Geena Provenza
gprovenz@andrew.cmu.edu

Design

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony & Reception: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

Four guests per student

Contact:
Stephanie Lange
slange@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-2828

Drama

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony & Reception: 1-3 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center

Contact:
Amy Nichols
nicholsa@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-1581

Economics and Business Administration (Bachelor's)

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony & Reception: 1:30-4 p.m.
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact:
Jennifer Wegner
jwegner@andrew.cmu.edu

Electrical & Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 2-3 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center

Reception: 3-4 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Kimmy Nguyen
myn@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7138

Electrical & Computer Engineering (Master's)

Friday, May 10

Ceremony & Reception: 5-8 p.m.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact:
Kimmy Nguyen
myn@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7138

Electrical & Computer Engineering (Doctor's)

Friday, May 10

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
412-268-7138

Energy Science, Technology & Policy

Saturday, May 11

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 11

Ceremony: 7:30-9 a.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center

Reception: 9-10:30 a.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Debbie Scappatura
ds73@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-7138

Victoria Finney
vicki@cmu.edu
412-401-0246

Engineering & Technology Innovation Management

Saturday, May 11

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 11

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

Graduate Students
Jen Loughran
jackson1@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-9221

Entertainment Technology Center 

Sunday, May 12

Reception, Dinner & Ceremony: 4-8:30 p.m.
UPMC Club, Acrisure Stadium*
100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Contact: 
Caitlin Zunic
caz@andrew.cmu.edu 

MaryCatherine Dieterle
mb8f@andrew.cmu.edu 

General, Multidisciplinary and Student-Defined Studies

Friday, May 10

Ceremony & Reception: 10-11:30 a.m.
Danforth Conference Room, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Colleen Mollenauer
cmollena@andrew.cmu.edu

Heinz College

Saturday, May 11

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 10

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 
412-268-1260

Aidan Beatty
aidanbea@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-1271

Information Networking Institute

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony & Reception: 4-6:30 p.m.
Rodef Shalom Congregation*
4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact:
Jessica Becker 
jbecker23@cmu.edu
412-268-7691

Information Systems - Bachelor's (DietrichHeinz)

Friday, May 10

Ceremony & Reception: 6:30-9 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

Three guests per student

Contact:
Susan Miller
smmiller@andrew.cmu.edu

Shawna Pace
shawnap@andrew.cmu.edu 

Cassie Conrad
cassiec@andrew.cmu.edu 

Integrated Innovation Institute (MIIPS & MSTV)

Friday, May 10

Ceremony: 10-11 a.m.
Studio Theater, Cohon University Center

Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center

Four guests per student

Contact:
Gabi Rogers
grogers@andrew.cmu 
412-268-8672

Emma Wooten
ewooten@andrew.cmu.edu 

Integrated Innovation Institute (MSSM)

December 2024 (TBA)
The MSSM Diploma Ceremony will take place in Silicon Valley. More information will be sent directly to eligible graduates.

Contact:
Leia Delabahan
ldelabah@andrew.cmu.edu
650-335-2842

Emma Wooten
ewooten@andrew.cmu.edu 

Materials Science & Engineering

Saturday, May 11

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 10

Ceremony: 9-11 a.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center

Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building

Contact:
Christine Gilchrist
cgilchri@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-7154

David Offner
doffner@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-3225

Mechanical Engineering

Friday, May 10

Ceremony & Reception: Noon-3:30 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 10

Ceremony: 2-3 p.m.
Auditorium, Mellon Institute

Reception: 3-4 p.m.
Library and Lobby, Mellon Institute

Contact: 
Gwen Stanczak
gwens@cmu.edu
412-268-1956

Modern Languages

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 9-10 a.m.
Room A35, Posner Hall

Reception: 10-11 a.m.
Grand Room, Posner Hall

Contact:
Sue Connelly-Colizza
sc7k@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-5669

MS Data Analytics for Science (MS-DAS)

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 11-noon
Connan Room, Cohon University Center

Reception: 12-1 p.m.
McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms,  Cohon University Center

Contact:
Gwen Stanczak
gwens@cmu.edu
412-268-1956

Music

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony: 1-2 p.m.
Great Hall, College of Fine Arts

Reception: 2-3 p.m.
Alumni Concert Hall & Great Hall, College of Fine Arts

Contact:
Dan Fernandez
fernandez@cmu.edu
412-268-4921

Neuroscience Institute

Friday, May 10

Ceremony & Reception: 2-3:30 p.m.
Connan Room, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Melissa Stupka
mstupka@andrew.cmu.edu 
412-268-8362

Philosophy

Saturday, May 11

Reception: 9-10 a.m.
Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall Lower Level

Ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m.
Giant Eagle Auditorium (BH A51), Baker Hall

Contact:
Mary Grace Joseph
mjoseph@andrew.cmu.edu

Patrick Doyle
pdoyle2@andrew.cmu.edu 

Physics

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony & Reception: 1-4 p.m.
Room 2210, Doherty Hall 

Three guests per student

Contact:
Hanann Marawi
ugradphy@andrew.cmu.edu 

Psychology

Friday, May 10

Ceremony & Reception: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Emilie O'Leary
emilier@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-3153

School of Computer Science (Master's)

Friday, May 10

Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Reception: Following ceremony
Grand Ballroom, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact:
Catherine Copetas
commencement@cs.cmu.edu

School of Computer Science (Doctor's)

Saturday, May 11

Ceremony: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center

Reception: Following ceremony
Sixth Floor, Gates Hillman Center

Contact:
Catherine Copetas
commencement@cs.cmu.edu

School of Computer Science (Bachelor's)

Sunday, May 12

Ceremony & Reception: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Music Hall and Foyer, Carnegie Museum*
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact:
Catherine Copetas
commencement@cs.cmu.edu

Social & Decision Sciences

Friday, May 10

Reception & Ceremony: 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 10

Ceremony & Reception: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center

Contact:
Teraya White (Master's)
terayaw@andrew.cmu.edu

Danielle Hamilton (Doctor's)
daniellt@andrew.cmu.edu 

Statistics & Data Science (Bachelor's)

Saturday, May 11

Reception: 6-7 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom and McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center

Ceremony: 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center

Contact:
Amanda Mitchell
ajmitche@andrew.cmu.edu 

Tepper School of Business (Master's)

Saturday, May 11

Master's Ceremony: 8:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

MBA Ceremony: 11 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 10

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