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.
Attending Family Weekend is free, however some events require registration or purchased tickets for all family members and CMU students. Registration will open in August.
We invite family members to travel to Pittsburgh by morning of Friday, October 3, as programming will start on Friday afternoon and continue through the weekend.
A high-level overview of the Family Weekend 2025 schedule can be found below. The full detailed schedule will be released on the CMU Events App by Friday, September 26.
Family Weekend 2025: Friday Schedule
Check-in, Photo Opportunity, & Family Swag Table
1 - 7 p.m.
Kirr Commons, Cohon University Center
All attendees must check-in at Family Weekend. If your family did not pre-register, please register onsite.
Lecture Showcase
2 - 4 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.
Rangos Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Kick off Family Weekend with a welcome reception hosted by CMU President Farnam Jahanian.
Pittsburgh City Tour
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
Enjoy the sights of the city with other CMU families throughout the weekend! Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased during the registration online.
AcaPittsburgh
8 - 10 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
AcaPittsburgh, founded in 2008, is a benefit concert that Counterpoint hosts annually. With all of Carnegie Mellon's a cappella groups performing in addition to guest groups, AcaPittsburgh is the largest a cappella concert of the Fall semester. The event will be raising money for Homeless Children's Education Fund, a nonprofit organization to support the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. The show features Counterpoint, C# Singers, Db Singers, Saans, Soundbytes, Joyful Noise, Treblemakers, and The Originals. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Family Weekend 2025: Saturday Schedule
Check-in, Photo Opportunity, & Family Swag Table
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kirr Commons, Cohon University Center
All attendees must check-in at Family Weekend. If your family did not pre-register, please register onsite.
Academic Welcome Reception
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.
CMU Relay Meet
11 a.m.
Swimming Pool, Cohon University Center
Cheer on the Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Teams as they compete against the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University in the CMU Relay Meet.
Pittsburgh City Tour
Various Times
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
Enjoy the sights of the city with other CMU families throughout the weekend! Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased during the registration online.
Tartan Tailgate
Afternoon
Legacy Plaza, Cohon University Center
Enjoy some game day activities and refreshments as we prepare to cheer on the Tartan Football Team and Kiltie Band.
Scotty Saturday
Afternoon
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.
Garba Night 2025
7 - 10 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper
Join CMU Raasta for a night of dancing, refreshments, and fun as we celebrate South Asian culture! Attendees will dance along traditional Indian garba music, West Indian folk dance. Tickets are $10 per person.
Family Weekend 2025: Sunday Schedule
Men's Soccer Game
11 a.m.
Soccer Fields
Cheer on the Men's Soccer Team as they take on Emory University.
Women's Soccer Game
1:30 p.m.
Soccer Fields
Cheer on the Women's Soccer Team as they take on Emory University.