Congratulations Graduates!
Commencement Weekend: May 8-10, 2026
We're pleased to share preliminary information about the upcoming commencement exercises. During the weekend, we will honor the hard work and dedication of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree candidates.
- Beginning Friday, May 8, CMU’s colleges, schools and departments will host diploma and doctoral hooding ceremonies for their graduates.
- On Saturday, May 9, doctoral candidates will celebrate their achievements during the President’s Doctoral Candidate Reception.
- On Sunday, May 10, bachelor's, master’s and doctoral degree candidates will come together for a full commencement ceremony in Gesling Stadium on CMU’s campus.
We will share more information about the weekend, so check back soon!
Weekend Schedule
Thursday, May 7
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
Ceremony: 11 a.m.-noon
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Reception: Noon-1 p.m.
Schatz Dining Room, Cohon University Center
Contact:
Vickie McKay
Vm29@andrew.cmu.edu
President's Senior Toast in Honor of Bachelor's Students
Late afternoon
More details to come
First Generation Recognition Ceremony & Reception
Reception: 5:30-6 p.m.
Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts
Ceremony: 6-7 p.m.
Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts
Friday, May 8
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 好色先生TV.
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times
Saturday, May 9
Naval ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Ceremony: 2:30-4 p.m.
Auditorium, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum*
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact:
Mike Danko
mdanko@andrew.cmu.edu
The Center Celebration
4:30-6 p.m.
College of Fine Arts Building
Contact:
M. Shernell Smith
412-268-2150
csdi@andrew.cmu.edu
The President’s Reception in Honor of CMU’s Doctoral Candidates
5-6:30 pm
Atrium, Tepper Building
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times
Sunday, May 10
Gesling Stadium opens to guests
8 a.m.
Robing and procession for graduates
9–10 a.m.
Various locations across campus
Student procession begins
9:15 a.m.
All guests in the stadium must be seated. Access to guest seating will be restricted once the procession begins.
Commencement Ceremony
10–11:30 a.m.
Gesling Stadium, CMU’s campus
Diploma Ceremonies
Various times