SCS COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR
SCS COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR
Let us know if you have any questions. Send us mail to commencement@cs.cmu.edu or call 412/268-8525.
The 100th Commencement Weekend at Carnegie Mellon will take place May 17-18. To celebrate, the university has planned a weekend of activities for our graduates and their families and friends. MARK YOUR CALENDARS. A complete Commencement Guide with details on all events and important information for graduates, will be forwarded in March
For specifics on the CMU events, contact the Special Events Office at 412/268-5052 or Fax at 412/268-6827. We all look forward to seeing you in May.
Commencement Ceremony/Diploma Ceremonies
Travel Tips
With the exception of marshals and members of the platform group, faculty (or their home department) are responsible for the cost of their rental.
Caps & Gowns: Students
To receive rented academic regalia, you must complete the order form in the Commencement Guidebook (see page 17) and return it to the University Shoppe, University Center, by Friday, April 11 (note new date!). The tassel on the cap is yours to keep. Rented caps and gowns must be returned to the site below immediately following the diploma ceremonies or by 4:00 pm the day after commencement. Please return them in the same carrying case that you received at distribution.
Caps and gowns are also available for purchase. There is a variety of
styles and options. Purchase prices beginat $95. For further information
on this option please contact Carol Worek at 412/268-6042 or stop by the
University Shoppe in the University Center. Deadline to purchase a cap and gown is Friday, March 21.
Hoods for Master's & Doctor's Degree Candidates
Hoods are reserved when you complete and return the academic regalia order form in the Commencement Guidebook (see page 17). Deposits are payable by cash, check or MC/VISA when you pick up your cap and gown. If you choose to keep the hood, your deposit covers the cost. If you return the hood with the rest of your rental, your deposit will be returned.
Please note that doctor's degree candidates are hooded on stage at the main ceremony and therefore will not receive their hood when they pick up the rest of their academic regalia.
Rented caps and gowns must be returned in the same carrying case that was used for distribution. Individuals are responsible for any item not returned to the University Shoppe.
Special Needs
On Sunday, May 18, the Upper Bureau of Mines Parking lot will be reserved entirely as parking for individuals with disabilities. Parking attendants will be directing you from Forbes Avenue.
TThere will be reserve seating designated for individuals with special needs and a sign language interpreter will be positioned in front of this reserved seating section. If you or your guests have concerns or specific requests, please call the Special Events Office at 412/268-5052 or visit the Family and Guest Infomration Tent when you arrive on campus. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs during the visit to campus.
Last Minute HUB Needs
Commencement Announcements
Graduates can also order personalized commencement announcements, including your name, school, degree and graduation date, through the University Shoppe. Cost is $34.50 for 25 announcements. Orders can be placed with the sales associates in the University Shoppe or with a Balfour representative by calling 1/800/899-8205. Please allow two weeks for delivery of personalized announcements. For additional information, call the University Shoppe at 412/268-2966.
Diploma Frames and Photographic Services
A photographer will be available inthe McKenna/Peter/Wright Room, University Center (second floor) to take a complimentary photo proof of all graduates in their cap and gown. Proofs will be sent to your home for selection. Hours are:
Contact Scholastic Prints with any questions at 1/800/469-0410.