Carnegie Mellon University

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

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

412-268-8747

The President's Reception in honor of CMU's Doctoral Candidates
4-6 p.m.
Atrium, Tepper Building

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