Pitt's own academic calendar confirms Sunday, May 2, 2027, at the Petersen Events Center. CMU's own site's most recent confirmed date is 2026's Sunday, May 10, at Gesling Stadium.
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What’s confirmed
Pitt’s own academic calendar confirms Annual Undergraduate Commencement Convocation is Sunday, May 2, 2027, at the Petersen Events Center. CMU’s own commencement site’s most recently confirmed date is 2026’s — Sunday, May 10, at Gesling Stadium — shown here as the reference.
Two separate schools, two separate schedules
Pitt and Carnegie Mellon are unaffiliated universities that sit blocks apart in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, each running its own commencement — worth confirming which one you’re planning around.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
Are Pitt and CMU related?
No — they're separate, unaffiliated universities that sit blocks apart in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, each with its own commencement schedule.
Where is Pitt's ceremony held?
The Petersen Events Center, 3719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
Where is CMU's ceremony held?
Gesling Stadium, 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, per the 2026 pattern — 2027 hadn't been published as of this check.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/pitt-cmu/where-to-stay) for the Oakland neighborhood, or [sold out, now what](/pitt-cmu/sold-out-now-what) for Downtown Pittsburgh.
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