Diploma Ceremonies
In addition to the main commencement ceremony, each college/school/department will host a diploma ceremony to recognize all graduating students. Diploma ceremonies will be held over the course of the weekend (Friday, May 8–Sunday, May 10).
Diploma ceremonies will include the presentation of diplomas to graduates, hooding of doctoral candidates and remarks from their college/school/department leadership. Each ceremony is organized and customized by their college/school/department.
Diploma Ceremony Schedule
- A student's department or college is determined by their major. Dual degree students who are receiving two diplomas may participate in both ceremonies, if scheduling permits.
- Diploma ceremonies will take place both on and off campus.
- Diploma ceremonies typically include a reception and the length of time for each ceremony varies based on the number of graduates.
- For diploma ceremonies on SUNDAY ONLY, please note that regardless of weather, all Sunday afternoon diploma ceremonies will start at their scheduled time.
- For some diploma ceremonies, the number of guests per graduate is limited. Specifics will be communicated by the department.
BXA Intercollege Degree Programs
BXA Intercollege Degree ProgramsContact: Emily Syes |
Sunday, May 10 Ceremony: 7:30-8:15 a.m. Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts Reception: 8:15-8:45 a.m. Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts |
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and TechnologyContact: Jacquelyn Hopkins |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 10-11 a.m. Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts Reception: 11 a.m.-noon Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts |
College of Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringContact: Kristin Kropfkgaluska@andrew.cmu.edu 412-268-3955 |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 7-8:30 p.m. Reception: 8:30-9:30 p.m. The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics |
Chemical EngineeringContact: Chelsea Leechelseal@andrew.cmu.edu |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center Reception: 12:30-2 p.m. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center |
Civil & Environmental EngineeringContact: Geena Provenzanogprovenz@andrew.cmu.edu |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony : 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reception: 12:30-2 p.m. The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics |
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)Contact: Kimmy Nguyen |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 1-2 p.m. Reception: 2-3 p.m. The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics |
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Master's)Contact: Kimmy Nguyen |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 6-7 p.m. Reception: 7-8 p.m. The Arena, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics |
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Doctor's)Contact: Kimmy Nguyen |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 1-2 p.m. Studio Theater, Cohon University Center Reception: 2-4 p.m. McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center |
Energy Science, Technology & PolicyContact: Nicole Rihn Alyssa Bernens
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Saturday, May 9 Ceremony & Reception: 1-3 p.m. Bosch/Spark Conference Room, Scott Hall |
Engineering & Public PolicyContact: Debbie Scappatura Victoria Finney |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 7-9 p.m. McConomy Auditorium & Connan Room, Cohon University Center Reception: 9-10 p.m. Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
Engineering & Technology Innovation ManagementContact: Julie Mull |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 7-9 p.m. McConomy Auditorium & Connan Room, Cohon University Center Reception: 9-10 p.m. Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
Information Networking InstituteContact: Jessica Becker |
Sunday, May 10 Ceremony & Reception: 4-7 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation* 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Limited guests |
Materials Science & EngineeringContacts |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony & Reception: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center |
Mechanical EngineeringContact: Regan Anderson |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: Noon-3 p.m. Music Hall and Foyer, Carnegie Museum * 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
College of Fine Arts
ArchitectureContact: Heather Workingerhaw5@andrew.cmu.edu |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Great Hall, College of Fine Arts Limited guests |
ArtContact: Mark Catomdcato@andrew.cmu.edu 412-268-1531 |
Friday, May 8 Reception: 6-8 p.m. Tomayko Foundation* 5173 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center |
DesignContact: Stephanie Langeslange@andrew.cmu.edu |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony & Reception: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
DramaContact: Amy Nichols |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony & Reception: 1-3 p.m. Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center |
MusicContact: Dan Fernandez |
Sunday, May 10 Ceremony: 1-2 p.m. Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Reception: 2-3 p.m. Alumni Concert Hall & Great Hall, College of Fine Arts |
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
EnglishContact: Laura Donaldsonldonalds@andrew.cmu.edu 412-397-7596 |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony 2-3 p.m. McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center Reception: 3-4:15 p.m. Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
General, Multidisciplinary and Student-Defined StudiesContact: Colleen Mollenauercmollena@andrew.cmu.edu |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 10-11:30 a.m. Danforth Conference Room, Cohon University Center |
HistoryContact:Undergraduate Alexandra Garnhart-Bushakra agarnhar@andrew.cmu.edu Graduate Aidan Beatty aidanbea@andrew.cmu.edu |
Friday, May 8 Reception: 1-2 p.m. Atrium & Hallway, Porter Hall Ceremony: 2-3:30 p.m. Room 100/Gregg Hall, Porter Hall |
Information Systems (Dietrich and Heinz Colleges)Contact: Cassie Conrad |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 7-9 p.m. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
Languages, Cultures and Applied LinguisticsContact: Sue Connelly-Colizza |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 9-10 a.m. Studio Theater, Cohon University Center Reception: 10-11 a.m. McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
Neuroscience InstituteContact: Melissa Stupka |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 2-3:30 p.m. Connan Room, Cohon University Center |
PhilosophyContact: Mary Grace Joseph |
Friday, May 8 Reception: 9-10 a.m. Lower Level Coffee Lounge, A-level, Baker Hall Ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m. Giant Eagle Auditorium, Room A51 Baker Hall |
PsychologyContact: Emilie O'Leary |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 9 a.m.-noon Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center |
Social & Decision SciencesContact: Connie Angermeier |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 2-4:30 p.m. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center |
Statistics & Data Science (Bachelor's)Contact: Amanda Mitchell |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 4-5 p.m. Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Rangos Ballroom and McKenna, Peter, Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
Statistics & Data Science (Master's and Doctor's)Contact: Teraya White (Master's) |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Philip Chosky Theater & Lobby, Purnell Center |
Entertainment Technology Center
Entertainment Technology CenterContact: Erin Swift |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 4-5:30 p.m. Reception: 5:30-7 p.m. West Club, Acrisure Stadium* 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 |
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyContact: Cara Pindrohcclouser@andrew.cmu.edu |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 1-3 p.m. Petersen Events Center, University of Pittsburgh* 3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 |
Information Systems (Dietrich and Heinz Colleges)Contact: Cassie Conrad |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 7-9 p.m. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center Limited guests |
Integrated Innovation Institute
Integrated Innovation Institute (MIIPS & MIIPS Online)Contact: Sarah Friedlandersarahfri@andrew.cmu.edu 412-268-1356 events-iii@andrew.cmu.edu |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 10-11 a.m. McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tartans Pavilion, Resnik Hall Limited guests |
Mellon College of Science
Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)Contact: Krystalyn Kovacsbio-ungrad@andrew.cmu.edu 412-268-3262 |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m. Auditorium, Mellon Institute Reception: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Social & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute Limited guests Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. |
Biological Sciences (Master's)Contact: Ena Miceliemiceli@andrew.cmu.edu 412-268-3012 |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 9-10:30 a.m. Auditorium, Mellon Institute Reception: 10:30 a.m.-noon Social & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute Limited guests Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. |
ChemistryContact: Umi Daviskeishawd@andrew.cmu.edu |
Sunday, May 10 Reception: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Social and Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute Ceremony: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Auditorium, Mellon Institute Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. |
Data Analytics for Science (MS-DAS)Contact: Gwen Stanczak |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 3-4 p.m. Auditorium, Mellon Institute Reception: 4-5 p.m. Fourth Floor Library, Mellon Institute |
Mathematical SciencesContact: Christine Gilchrist |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 9-11 a.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center Limited guests Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. |
Mellon College of Science (Doctor's)Contact: Gwen Stanczak |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 3-4 p.m. Auditorium, Mellon Institute Reception: 4-5 p.m. Fourth Floor Lobby & Library, Mellon Institute Diploma and hooding ceremony for doctoral candidates in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. |
Neuroscience InstituteContact: Melissa Stupka |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony & Reception: 2-3:30 p.m. Connan Room, Cohon University Center |
PhysicsContact: Hanann Marawihmarawi@andrew.cmu.edu ugradphy@andrew.cmu.edu |
Sunday, May 10 Ceremony: 1-2 p.m. Reception: 2-4 p.m. Room 2315 and Hallway, Doherty Hall Limited guests Doctoral students attend the Mellon College of Science Doctoral Ceremony on Friday, May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. |
Qatar
好色先生TV in Qatar Graduation CeremonyContact: Catalina Rojascatalinar@cmu.edu |
Monday, May 4 Ceremony: 6pm CAT Education City, Qatar Foundation |
School of Computer Science
School of Computer Science (Bachelor's)Contact:commencement@cs.cmu.edu 412-268-8525 |
Sunday, May 10 Ceremony: 1:30 p.m. Reception: Following ceremony Music Hall and Foyer, Carnegie Museum* 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
School of Computer Science (Doctor's)Contact: |
Saturday, May 9 Ceremony: 11 a.m. Reception: Following ceremony Music Hall & Foyer, Carnegie Museum* 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
School of Computer Science (Master's)Contact: |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum* 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
Tepper School of Business
Tepper School of Business (Doctor's)Contact: Lawrence Rapplrapp@andrew.cmu.edu |
Friday, May 8 Ceremony: 2-3 p.m. Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building Reception: 3-5 p.m. Room 4242, Tepper Building |
Tepper School of Business (Master's)Contact: Wendy Hermann |
Saturday, May 9 Master's Ceremony: 8:30 a.m. Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum* 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 MBA Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Auditorium,Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum* 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
Tepper Undergraduate ProgramsContact: Tiffany Primrose |
Sunday, May 10 Reception: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Ceremony: 2:30-4 p.m. Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum * 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |