Commencement Schedule
We are proud to celebrate our newest graduates during this year’s commencement exercises!
Thursday, May 11
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
Ceremony: 2-3 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Reception: 3-4 p.m.
Connan Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Joanne Ursenbach
joanneu@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2830
Senior Toast
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
For graduating seniors only.
First Gen Graduation Recognition Ceremony
Reception: 4:30-5 p.m.
Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts
Ceremony: 5-6 p.m.
Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts
Contact:
M. Shernell Smith
csdi@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2150
Friday, May 12
Cap & Gown Distribution (graduates/faculty) & Returns (faculty only)
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The University Store (Lower Level), Cohon University Center
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times
Senior Leadership Recognition Ceremony
4–5:30 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center
Undergraduate students and their guests by invitation only. This ceremony recognizes nominated seniors who have reflected upon their specific leadership contributions during their time at CMU.
Saturday, May 13
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times
Cap & Gown Distribution (graduates/faculty) & Returns (faculty only)
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The University Store (Lower Level), Cohon University Center
Commencement Welcome Area Open
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wean Commons, Cohon University Center
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Ceremony
12-2 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building
Contact:
Sam Colavecchio
scolavec@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2150
Naval ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Ceremony: 1:30-2:30 pm
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum *
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Mike Danko
mdanko@andrew.cmu.edu
Sunday, May 14
Cap & Gown Distribution (graduates/faculty) & Returns (faculty only)
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The University Store (Lower Level), Cohon University Center
Commencement Welcome Area Open
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wean Commons, Cohon University Center
Gesling Stadium Opens
8 a.m.
Robing and procession for graduates
9–10 a.m.
All guests seated
9:15 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony
10–11:30 a.m.
Gesling Stadium, CMU’s campus
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times