Family Weekend at CMU
Family Weekend brings together Carnegie Mellon undergraduate and graduate students and their families and friends for a weekend of events that showcase the vibrancy of the campus experience. Family Weekend features academic welcomes, information sessions, campus tours, student performances and other events. We also encourage students and their families to use this time together to explore the city of Pittsburgh and learn why it's consistently been ranked among the Most Livable Cities in the United States.
Please register by September 20. Attending Family Weekend is free, however some events require registration or purchased tickets.
We invite family members to travel to Pittsburgh on the morning of Friday, September 27, as programming will start on Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
A high-level overview of the Family Weekend schedule can be found below. The full detailed schedule will be available on the CMU Events App by September 20.
Friday, September 27
Check-in, Photo Opportunity, & Mobile Welcome Center
1 - 7 p.m.
Kirr Commons, 1st Floor, Cohon University Center
Lecture Showcase
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Various Locations
Various professors, lecturer and graduate students will be showcasing their research and areas of focus through lectures. The full list of lectures will be found at the CMU Events App.
President's Welcome Reception
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper School of Business
Kick off Family Weekend with a welcome reception hosted by CMU President Farnam Jahanian.
Pittsburgh Double Decker City Tour Bus
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
Enjoy the sights of the city with other CMU families throughout the weekend! This program is in collaboration with Pittsburgh Connections. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased during the registration online.
Saturday, September 28
Academic Welcomes
9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Various Locations
Various colleges and schools will be hosting welcomes, meet and greets, and information sessions. Families and friends can RSVP for individual academic welcomes during the registration process online.
Pittsburgh Double Decker City Tour Bus
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
and
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
Enjoy the sights of the city with other CMU families throughout the weekend! This program is in collaboration with Pittsburgh Connections. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased during the registration online.
Apple Fest
2 - 4 p.m.
Merson Courtyard, Cohon University Center
Let’s kickoff the fall together. Apple Fest will feature various apple food items from Chartwells and CMU Dining Services. All Family Weekend attendees will receive a free ticket for an apple food item and a glass of apple cider.
Scotty Saturday
2 - 6 p.m.
Various Locations
Scotty Saturday celebrates Carnegie Mellon spirit and pride! Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, CMU traditions and student talent showcases. These events will highlight our student organizations.
Scotch'N'Soda Cabaret
7 - 8 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, 1st Fl., Cohon University Center
Scotch'N'Soda is the premier student theatre organization. Enjoy their fall cabaret show. Proceeds of the ticket sales will support the Alumni Theatre Company. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased during the registration online.