Ceremony
School Ceremonies
In addition to the University-wide commencement ceremony, graduate-recognition events are hosted by a number of Pitt schools and colleges. Please contact your school directly if you have questions concerning these events.
The College of Business Administration will host a Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, April 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Avenue, downtown. Contact LeeAnn Falcon at 412-383-7409, lfalcon@katz.pitt.edu
The College of General Studies will host a Graduate Recognition Ceremony and Reception on Friday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Contact Jennifer Bates at 412-624-6608, jen39@pitt.edu.
School of Arts and Sciences Graduation Receptions will be held during commencement weekend to honor graduates. Please contact individual departments within the school to determine their graduation reception plans.
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will host a Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Contact Barbara Porter at 412-648-7632, porter@gspia.pitt.edu. RSVP will be on zoomerang.com.
The Graduate School of Public Health will host a Convocation Ceremony and Alumni Dinner. The convocation will be held Saturday, April 25, 2-4 p.m. at the Twentieth Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Boulevard, Oakland. A reception will follow the ceremony at the same location. The alumni dinner will be held Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m., also at the Twentieth Century Club, preceded by a cash bar at the same location. Contact Mary Derkach at 412-624-3004, derkach@pitt.edu.
The School of Dental Medicine will host a Dental Medicine Diploma Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Avenue, downtown. Contact Rhonda Matthews at 412-648-8422, rim33@pitt.edu.
The School of Education will host a Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, April 26, at 9 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Contact Jere Gallagher at 412-648-1771, gal@pitt.edu.
The School of Engineering will host a Senior Recognition Night on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the David Lawrence Auditorium, followed by a reception in the David Lawrence Auditorium Lobby. Contact Marcia Lasky at 412-624-9815, mlasky@pitt.edu.
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will host a Recognition Ceremony and Reception on Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Oakland, to be followed by a reception in the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room. Contact Mindy L. Columbus at 412-383-6554, mlc34@pitt.edu.
The School of Information Sciences will host a Recognition Ceremony and Breakfast Reception. The ceremony is scheduled for 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, in the Alumni Hall 7th Floor Auditorium. A breakfast reception will be held in the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room immediately after the ceremony. Contact Wes Lipschultz at 412-624-9749, wpl4@pitt.edu.
The School of Law Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Contact Susan McGregor at 412-648-1373, mcgregor@law.pitt.edu.
The School of Medicine will host a Diploma Day Ceremony on Monday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland. Contact Joanne K. Colligan at 412-648-8935, joanne@medschool.pitt.edu.
The School of Nursing will host a Pinning Ceremony for BSN Graduates and a Graduate Student Dinner. The pinning ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue. A reception will follow immediately in the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room. The dinner will be held on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Contact Joan Nock at 412-624-2404, jno100@pitt.edu.
The School of Pharmacy will host a Reception and Graduation Dinner on Sunday, April 26. The reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the dinner at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Place, downtown. Contact Lori Schmotzer at 412-648-1014, schmotze@pitt.edu.
The School of Social Work will host an Evening of Recognition on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Oakland, with a reception following immediately in the building's ballroom. Contact Colleen Scholl at 412-624-6327, scholl@pitt.edu.
The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business will host a Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 24, at 1 p.m. in the Alumni Hall 7th Floor Auditorium with a reception following immediately in the Alumni Hall Ballroom. Contact Bev Bolden at 412-648-1668, bevb@katz.pitt.edu or Gee Chin at 412-648-1569, geechin@katz.pitt.edu.