Grad Central & Graduation Information

Congratulations Class of 2026!
We are excited to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments!

Grad Central

The University Store on Fifth, in partnership with the Office of Special Events, will host Grad Central at the University Store on Fifth.

Event Information:

  • Location:
    University Store on Fifth, Oakland
  • Event dates:
    Tuesday, April 7 - Friday, May 1

At Grad Central, students will:

  • Receive information about the commencement ceremony
  • Purchase caps and gowns
  • Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes

Students also will be able to purchase graduation announcements, class rings, diploma frames, and additional alumni gear. If you are participating in commencement, Graduation Central is the key event to kick-off the season!

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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: Acrisure Stadium
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.

Please visit University of Pittsburgh Commencement page for more information.

Pitt Custom Regalia

Please visit our Custom Regalia page for more information about special orders and doctoral 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.