College of General Studies
The College of General Studies will host a brunch for undergraduate candidates on Sunday, April 28, from 9 - 11 a.m. in the McCarl Center and Posvar Hall Patio. No regalia is needed. Graduating students will be sent an invitation from the college with further information on attendance, how to register and guest limits.
David C. Frederick Honors College
The David C. Frederick Honors College will host a ceremony for undergraduate candidates on Thursday, April 25, 2024, starting at 3 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center. Regalia is required, and while tickets are not required, each graduate is limited to 4 guests. Further details will be provided in the coming weeks. Registration is mandatory. For inquiries or more information, please contact Lauren DelSignore.
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences - Graduate Studies
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences - Graduate Studies will host a ceremony for graduate candidates on Thursday, April 25, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. at the Fitzgerald Field House. Regalia is mandatory. While there's no ticketing, each graduate can bring up to 8 guests. Eligible classes include Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024. Visit ASGrad Commencement for details. For questions or more information, contact ASGrad@pitt.edu.
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Studies
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Studies does not offer a separate ceremony for candidates. Many of our academic departments may offer a recognition ceremony. Please click here to view the list of participating departments.
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will host a ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024, starting at 3:30 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. This event is exclusively for graduate candidates, and regalia is mandatory. There's no ticketing required. Information has been communicated to students and is available on our graduation site GSPIA Commencement 2024. For questions or more information, contact Student Resource, Renee Kidney and Event Resource, Dominic Bussard.
Pitt Business
Pitt Business will host a ceremony on Saturday, April 27, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. at the Petersen Events Center. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, and regalia is mandatory. There's no ticketing, and no guest limit, with seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All details for undergraduates and graduates can be found on the Pitt Business website: Business Graduations and Commencements. For undergraduate inquiries, contact Renee Schwartz and for graduate students contact Katie Bennett.
Public Health
Public Health will host a ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are encouraged to attend, with regalia being mandatory. Ticketing is not applicable, and additional information will be communicated directly from the school. Visit SPH Signature Events for updates. For questions or more information, contact Mike Dolinger.
School of Computing and Information
The School of Computing and Information will host two ceremonies on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The exact time and location for both the Undergraduate and Graduate ceremonies are yet to be determined. Regalia is not necessary, and there is no ticketing. Please stay updated by checking the SCI Event website for confirmed details and instructions on how to respond for the ceremonies: SCI Graduation Ceremonies. For questions or more information, contact wpl4@pitt.edu.
School of Dental Medicine
The School of Dental Medicine is organizing a ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 1 p.m. at Heinz Hall. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, with regalia being mandatory. There is no ticketing, and a livestream will be available. Visit Dental Graduation for details. For questions or more information, contact dentalstudentaffairs@pitt.edu.
School of Education
The School of Education will host a ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Field House. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, and regalia is mandatory. Students are permitted to bring a maximum of 8 guests and must RSVP to participate. Students who graduated or will graduate in August 2023, December 2023, April 2024, or June 2024 are invited. All degree and certificate students in the School of Education are welcome. The ceremony will be livestreamed. For details, visit SoE Graduation. For questions or more information, contact soegrad@pitt.edu.
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will host two ceremonies on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. The exact times are yet to be determined. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, and regalia is mandatory. Ticketing is in effect with the guest limit to be determined. Please check the SHRS Event website for confirmed details: SHRS Commencement. Invitations will be emailed to students at the end of February. For questions or more information, contact Kellie Beach, Director of Student Services, Registrar.
School of Law
The School of Law will host a ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Exclusive to graduate candidates, regalia is mandatory, and ticketing is not applicable. A small dessert reception will follow the ceremony at the Barco Law Building. Find additional details on the Law Commencement Overview page. For questions or more information, contact Dean Alexandra Linsenmeyer and Amy Change.
School of Medicine
School of Medicine will host a ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. Graduate candidates only are invited to attend. Regalia is required. Ticketing is not in effect. This event is for MD, PhD and MS graduates. Questions or more information, contact Lauren Zielinski.
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing will host a ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, and regalia is mandatory. Ticketing is in effect with 4 tickets allocated per graduate. For questions or more information, contact Jennifer Fellows..
School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy will host a ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are encouraged to attend, and regalia is mandatory. Ticketing is not applicable, and there is no guest limit (within reason). The ceremony will be livestreamed: LINK HERE. For further details, visit the Pharmacy Calendar. For questions or more information, contact Alison Zappa.
Swanson School of Engineering
The Swanson School of Engineering will host a ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024, starting at noon at the Bellefield Hall Auditorium. This event is exclusive to graduate candidates, and regalia is mandatory. Although there is no ticketing, there is a limit of 2 guests per graduate. For questions or more information, please contact ENGRevents@pitt.edu.
The Swanson School of Engineering – Order of the Engineer will be held on Saturday, Apirl 27, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bellefield Hall Auditorium. Although there is no ticketing, there is a limit of 2 guests per graduate. For questions or more information, please contact ENGRevents@pitt.edu.
- The Swanson School of Engineering – Bioengineering will host a ceremony on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3 - 5 p.m. at the William Pitt Union – Assembly Room. Undergraduate candidates are welcome and regalia is not required. Ticketing is in effect with a limit of 3 per graduate. For additional details, visit the SSOE Events website. If you have questions or need more information, contact bioeugad@pitt.edu.
- The Swanson School of Engineering - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, will host a ceremony on Saturday, April 27, 2024, , from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the William Pitt Union – Assembly Room. This event is for both graduate and undergraduate candidates, and regalia is not required. Ticketing is not in effect with a limit of 2 guests. Pre-registration is required. For questions or more information, reach out to Nicole Drebsky.
- The Swanson School of Engineering – Civil and Environmental will host a ceremony on Saturday, April 27, 2024, starting at 1 p.m. at the William Pitt Union - Ballroom. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, and regalia is mandatory. While there is no ticketing, there is a limit of 4 guests per graduate. If you have questions or need more information, contact Krystina Primack.
- The Swanson School of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering will host a ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the William Pitt Union Assembly Room, followed by an immediate reception in the Ballroom. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are welcome, and regalia is not required. While there is no ticketing, graduates are initially allowed to bring up to 2 guests. Additional guest requests, if space permits, will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Invitations will be sent to students in February. For questions or more information, contact Erin Rhodes.
- The Swanson School of Engineering - Industrial Engineering is organizing a ceremony on Sunday, April 28, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. at the University Club, Ballroom B. Both undergraduate and graduate candidates are encouraged to attend, and regalia is mandatory. Ticketing is in effect. For questions or more information, please contact Ugradie@pitt.edu.
- The Swanson School of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, will host a ceremony on Saturday, April 27, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. This event is for undergraduate candidates, and regalia is not required. Ticketing is in effect with a limit of 4 guests. August 2024 graduates are also invited to participate. For questions or more information, reach out to Heather Manns at undrmems@pitt.edu.