School of Nursing Summer Commencement Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Carnegie Music Hall
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
At the School of Nursing Summer Commencement Ceremony, graduates from each of the academic programs will be recognized – bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs.
Nursing Commencement FAQs
- Regalia & Honors Cords
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All graduates must wear academic regalia for the ceremony.
Online regalia orders can be placed at: Shop Regalia.Please note the DNP hood is peach.
Honor cords will be distributed by the School of Nursing Student Affairs office (room 240).
For questions regarding regalia, please contact the University Store on Fifth by emailing TheUniversityStore@pitt.edu or call 412-648-1455.
- Day-Of Details
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4:45 p.m. - Doors open for seating
4:45 p.m. - Graduates arrive and check in at the registration table
5:00 p.m. - Graduate group photographs
5:40 p.m. - Graduates line up for processional
6:00 p.m. - Ceremony begins
7:00 p.m. - Ceremony ends - Accessible Guest Drop-off / Pick-up area
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There is a semi-circle driveway on Forbes Avenue in front of Carnegie Music Hall. This entrance to the building is accessible and guests can be dropped off and picked up in this area. There will be signage in front of this entrance noting the School of Nursing Commencement Ceremony.
- How long with the ceremony last?
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The ceremony will be around 1.5 hours.
- Is there a reception following the event?
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No, there is not an official reception.
- How many guests can I bring?
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Each student can bring a maximum of four (4) guests.
- Are there assigned seats?
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Yes. There will be assigned seats for the students. Your name will be taped to your seat for the event. By 5:45 p.m., students should be in their assigned seats for the start of the program.
Guests may sit anywhere throughout the auditorium except for the blocked-off student section.
- Where is the accessible entrance to the building?
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There is a handicapped-accessible entrance to the facility of University Place. There is a small parking lot that currently has some scaffolding in the area. Guests can be dropped off and picked up in this area. Guests are not able to park in this lot.
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Contact Information
For questions about School of Nursing Summer Commencement Ceremony or to inquire about accommodations, please contact:
Jennifer Fellows
Director of Operations & Communications
Recruitment & External Relations
Email: jmw100@pitt.edu