Each term, we host recognition ceremonies to honor those graduating from both our undergraduate and graduate degree programs. These ceremonies includes a speech to graduates, an address from degree program representatives, and a reading of each graduate’s name.
Please note: This ceremony is separate from the annual University-wide Undergraduate Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena.
Spring 2025 Recognition Ceremonies
Guests
All students are welcome to bring guests. International students who would like to invite their family to attend should review these instructions provided by the Office of International Services.
SCI Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 2, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Fitzgerald Field House
3526 Allequippa Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
This ceremony celebrates both SCI's undergraduate and graduate students. The ceremony will be livestreamed/recorded, beginning with a slideshow of graduates and their accomplishments, starting 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. The links for the livestream/recordings will be posted here within a day before the ceremony is to take place.
Please note: Doors open at 4 p.m., the reception begins at 4:30 p.m., and the ceremony beings at 6 p.m.
Department of Computer Science Recognition Ceremony
Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m.
2400 Sennott Square
210 S. Bouquet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Graduating computer science, computational biology, data science, and physics and quantum computing students are invited to a recognition ceremony hosted by the department. This is an informal event intended to give the students of the department a chance to talk with graduates of their degree programs, faculty and staff. Regalia is optional and RSVP invitations will be sent directly to graduating students.
Master of Library and Information Science Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Department of Informatics and Networked Systems Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 2, 2025, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Information Sciences Building, Room 316 (Third Floor)
135 N. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Both undergraduates and graduates of the programs in the department are welcome (RSVP invitations will be sent directly to those students).