Grad Central & Graduation Information
We are excited to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments!
Graduation Central
The University Store on Fifth, in partnership with the Office of Special Events, will host Graduation Central at the University Store on Fifth. Graduation Central is going to be longer this year with even more events so stay tuned for more information!
At Grad Central, students will:
Students also will be able to purchase graduation announcements, class rings, diploma frames, and additional alumni gear.
Location: University Store on Fifth, Oakland
Event dates:
How to Wear Your Bachelor's Regalia
How to Wear Your Master's Regalia
Commencement Ceremonies
The university-wide annual undergraduate commencement information is listed below:
Location: PPG Paints Arena
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Pitt Custom Regalia
Recycling Your Pitt Regalia
Bachelor’s and master’s regalia from the University Store are made from recycled PET and can be recycled after graduation through a special regalia recycling program at Pitt.
The University of Pittsburgh’s regalia is provided by Oak Hall, which manufactures caps and gowns made of 100% post-consumer recycled PET (the most common plastic material used in products like plastic bottles, food containers, and clothing fiber). Using recycled PET reduces manufacturing emissions by 55% and uses 50% fewer petroleum products that traditional polyester.
If you decide you don’t want to keep your cap and gown, recycle your regalia after graduation at any of the University Stores– just look for the regalia recycling collection bins. Caps and gowns collected through the program are recycled into rugs and animal bedding.
Pitt Class Rings and Diploma Frames
The official University of Pittsburgh class ring symbolically commemorates the unique lifelong connection alumni have to Pitt. Students who purchase a class ring are making an investment that will last a lifetime.
Learn more about the Official Class Ring Ceremony.
This ring is a tangible connection to your alma mater: a reminder of what it means to be a Panther that you will carry with you on every step of your life’s journey.
Shop for your ring today!
Show off your accomplishments with a diploma frame! We offer a variety of styles to choose from. Shop now!
Purchase Announcements
These custom printed announcements must be ordered 8 weeks in advance to ensure enough time to receive and mail announcements before graduation.
Announcements may be ordered online by clicking here.
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