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. 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 through Saturday evening.
A high-level overview of the Family Weekend 2024 schedule can be found below. The full detailed schedule will be released on the CMU Events App by Friday, September 26.
Family Weekend 2024: 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 - 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
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
Enjoy the sights of the city with other CMU families throughout the weekend! This program is in collaboration with Pittsburgh Connections. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased during the registration online.
Steps of Celebration: Dance Show
8 - 9:15 p.m.
Rangos Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance at Family Weekend! “Steps of Celebration” showcases the diverse and vibrant dance culture at CMU, featuring performances by our talented student groups: CMU Bhangra Team, Street Styles, Kpop Dance Club and SPIRIT Dance Team. Don’t miss this celebration of rhythm, culture, and community! Shout out to AB Tech, a student organization, who will be managing the lights and sounds.Family Weekend 2024: Saturday Schedule
Check-in, Photo Opportunity, & Family Swag Table
8:30 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 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
1 - 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. & 9 - 10 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, 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, at CMU Tickets or at the door.