Ceremony

School Ceremonies

In addition to the University-wide commencement ceremony, a number of schools will host graduate recognition events. Please contact your school directly if you have questions concerning these events.

College of Business Administration will host a Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave. Contact LeeAnn Falcon, (412) 383-7409, lfalcon@katz.pitt.edu.

College of General Studies will host a Graduate Recognition Ceremony and Reception on Friday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Ave. Contact Jennifer Maynard, (412) 624-6608, maynard@cgs.pitt.edu.

School of Arts and Science Graduation Receptionswill be held during Commencement Weekend to honor graduates. Please contact individual departments within the School of Arts and Science to determine their graduation reception plans.

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will host a Graduation Ceremonyon Saturday, April 26, at 12:30 p.m. at the 20th Century Club. Contact Barbara Porter, (412) 648-7632, porter@gspia.pitt.edu.

Graduate school of Public Health will host a Convocation Ceremony and Alumni Dinner. The Convocation will be held Sunday, April 27, at 5:00 p.m. at Carnegie Music Hall. Reception follows ceremony. The Alumni Dinner will be held Saturday, April 26, at 4:00 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Ave. Contact Mary Derkach, (412) 624-3004, derkach@pitt.edu.

School of Dental Medicine will host a Dental Medicine Diploma Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at 1:00 p.m. in Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave. Contact Rhonda Matthews, (412) 648-8422, rlm33@pitt.edu.

School of Education will host a Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, April 27, at 9:00 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. Contact Jere Gallagher, (412) 648-1774, gal@pitt.edu.

School of Engineering will host a Senior Recognition Night on Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the David Lawrence Auditorium, followed by a reception in the Wesley W. Posvar Hall Galleria. Contact Marcia Lasky, (412) 624-9815, mlasky@pitt.edu.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Science will host a Recognition Ceremony and Reception on Saturday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, and will be immediately followed by a reception in the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room. Contact Mindy L. Columbus, (412) 383-6554, mlc34@pitt.edu.

School of Information Sciences will host a Spring Graduation Ceremony and Breakfast. The ceremony is on Sunday, April 27, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Alumni Hall Auditorium. A breakfast will be held immediately following the completion of the morning ceremony in the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room. Contact Wes Lipschultz, (412) 624-9749, wes.lipschultz@sis.pitt.edu.

School of Law Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Auditorium. Contact Susan McGregor (412) 648-1373, mcgregor@law.pitt.edu.

School of Medicine will host a Diploma Day Ceremony on Monday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave. Contact Joanne K. Colligan, (412) 648-8935, joanne@medschool.pitt.edu.

School of Nursing will host a Pinning Ceremony on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum and Memorial, 4141 Fifth Avenue. There will be a reception immediately following at the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room. Contact Jennifer Fellows, (412) 624-5328, jmw100@pitt.edu.

School of Pharmacy will host a Graduation Dinner on Sunday, April 27, immediately following Commencement for the University. It will be held at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square. Contact Lori Schmotzer, (412) 648-1014, schmotze@pitt.edu.

School of Social work will host an Afternoon of Recognition on Sunday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall with a reception immediately following at Alumni Hall. Contact Colleen School, (412) 624-6327, scholl@pitt.edu.

Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business will host a Katz Graduation on Friday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. at Alumni Hall. Contact Gee Chin, (412) 648-1569, geechin@katz.pitt.edu.