Carnegie Mellon University

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ECE Diploma Ceremonies

PhD Hooding Ceremony: May 10, 2024 | 1-2pm | Studio Theater, Cohon University Center, 1st Floor
  • PhD Reception: May 10, 2024 | 2-4pm | McKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center, 2nd Floor
Master's Ceremony: May 10, 2024 | 5-6pm | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
  • Master's Reception: May 10, 2024 | 6-8pm | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
Bachelor's Ceremony: May 11, 2024 | 2-3pm | Wiegand Gym, Cohon University Center, 1st Floor​​​​​​​
  • Bachelor's Reception: May 11, 2024 | 3-4pm | Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center, 2nd Floor

ECE Commencement FAQs

Graduates should arrive 30 minutes prior to the ceremony to check-in.

Check-in Locations:
  • PhD Ceremony: Lobby area outside Studio Theater on the 1st floor of the Cohon University Center
  • Master's Ceremony: Lobby at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
  • Bachelor's Ceremony: Caffee Room outside Rangos on the 2nd floor of the Cohon University Center
No, all students will be given their name card when they check-in and line up for the ceremony. Each name card has a unique QR code that is scanned before you walk across the stage. A photo and personal message will appear on the display above the stage.

Yes. A registration email will be sent in March to ECE graduates.

Yes, all graduates are required to wear a cap and gown to walk in the ECE diploma ceremonies and university commencement ceremony. The University Store will host a commencement fair in March for students to purchase a cap, gown, and graduation swag. You can also purchase regalia at the University Store, or order online by April 21 to have it shipped.

You should NOT carry backpacks or purses during your ceremony. Please plan to leave any personal items with your guests/families or at the bag check area for your ceremony location.

Bag Check Locations:

MS Ceremony: Upstairs ballroom at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

PhD Ceremony: Caffee Room, CUC 2nd Floor

BS Ceremony: Caffee Room, CUC 2nd Floor

No, you may walk the procession and sit anywhere with fellow graduates in your ceremony. All graduates who register will receive a name card with a QR code that ECE scans before you walk across the stage. Your photo and personal message will appear on the display as you walk across the stage.
All graduates should wear their gown, but doctoral candidates should NOT wear their hoods to the ceremony. They should carry them during the procession. Doctoral candidates will queue up to walk across the stage and give their hood to their faculty hooder, who will place it over the candidate’s head.
Yes, all master’s graduates should wear their cap, gown, and hood during the procession and throughout the ceremony.
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No, the ECE ceremonies and receptions do not have a guest limit and will not require guest registration.
No, you will not need your diploma for the ceremony.
At each ECE reception following the ECE ceremonies, there will be a diploma pick-up table. If you do not pick up your diploma, the Registrar will mail your diploma to you. You should enter your diploma delivery address in SIO under Academic Info > Graduation and Diploma. Because students often move shortly after graduation, the university uses this address instead of your permanent address.

Bachelor’s degree students who completed their degree in August 2023, December 2023, and expected May and August 2024 graduates.

Master’s degree students who completed their degree in August 2023, December 2023, and expected May and August 2024 graduates.

Doctoral degree students who have defended their dissertation and completed all degree requirements in August 2023, December 2023, and expected May 2024 graduates.

All August 2023, December 2023, and expected May 2024 doctoral degree candidates who have defended their dissertation and completed all degree requirements prior to commencement are invited to participate. Those who have not yet defended are invited to participate in future hooding and commencement exercises.

For the undergraduate and PhD ceremonies, the East Campus Garage is first come, first served. Once capacity is reached, guests will be directed to parking areas at Morewood, Tepper, and CIC. Please view this campus map for all parking areas.

For the MS ceremony, there is a public parking garage located below Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, accessible via Bigelow Boulevard. More information can be found on the parking garage website.

A light reception will follow each diploma ceremony. We highly recommend guests make reservations at their desired restaurant ahead of time.