School & College Celebrations are coordinated directly by the school or college. Information about these events has kindly been provided to the Office of Special Events. Any questions should be directed to the school or college contact listed below.
- Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be held Thursday, May 1, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Fitzgerald Field House. More information can be found on Arts and Sciences Graduate website.
Departmental celebrations for all degree levels are now posted.
- Pitt Business
Pitt Business will host a Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony for both graduate and undergraduate candidates on Saturday, May 3, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Petersen Events Center. More information can be found on the Pitt Business Commencement website.
- Computing and Information
The School of Computing and Information will host a reception and ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Fitzgerald Field House. The reception is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. with the ceremony starting promptly at 6 p.m.
Find more information and how to RSVP here.
- Dental Medicine
The School of Dental Medicine will host the 2025 Diploma Day on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 1 p.m. at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. More information can be found on the School of Dental Medicine website.
- Education
The School of Education ceremony will be held Thursday, May 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at Fitzgerald Field House. More information can be found on the School of Education website.
- Swanson School of Engineering
Brief details are below and more information can be found on the Engineering Ceremonies website.
Swanson School of Engineering Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 2, 2025
2 p.m.
Bellefield Hall Auditorium
315 S Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
ENGRevents@pitt.eduOrder of the Engineer Ceremony
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Bellefield Hall Auditorium
315 S Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Attire: Business casual
ENGRevents@pitt.edu- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will host two Graduation Ceremonies on Saturday, May 3, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Please check the SHRS Graduation website for more information.
- David C. Frederick Honors College
Frederick Honors College will host a Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 1, 2025, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center. More information can be found on the Frederick Honors College website.
- Medicine
The School of Medicine Class of 2025 Graduation will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Soldiers and Sailors. Questions may be directed to Erika Keough.
- Nursing
The School of Nursing will host their Spring Commencement Ceremony for both graduate and undergraduate candidates on Friday, May 2, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Fellows.
- Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy Graduation & Hooding Ceremony will be on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30 am at Soldiers & Sailors. The ceremony will include the Class of 2025 PhD, MS, PharmD, and BSPS graduates. The event will also be livestreamed (link to be shared closer to the date). Any questions, please contact Alison Zappa.
- Public and International Affairs
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will host the 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2025, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. More information can be found on the GSPIA Commencement website.
- Public Health
The School of Public Health will host a Spring Ceremony for graduate and undergraduate candidates on Friday, May 2, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Carnegie Music Hall. Questions may be directed to Mike Dolinger.
- Social Work
The School of Social Work will host a Evening of Recognition on Sunday, May 4, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. More information can be found on the School of Social Work website.
