Pitt Business Graduation Recognition Ceremony

• The Pitt Business Ceremony should last approximately 2 hours.
• Students will be individually recognized as they walk in front of the stage at the ceremony. 
• Face coverings that cover your nose and mouth must be worn for all guests while inside the arena.
• For additional details, please visit the PPG Paints Arena Website.

• This is an academic ceremony and, as such, academic regalia is required to participate in the ceremony.
• Only those students in full academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood) will be permitted to participate. The only exception will be for those graduates in military uniform.
• Regalia can be ordered through the University Store on Fifth or by clicking HERE and having it shipped to you directly.
• For questions concerning shipments, contact Oak Hall at 800-456-7623 or webdept@oakhalli.com.

• GradImages, an external photography service, will take photos of all students as part of the procession to the stage. These photographs can be purchased directly from GradImages following the ceremony.  gradimages.com

For your convenience, Commencement Flowers is on site before and after the ceremony if you would like to purchase flowers for your graduate. The company carries top-of-the-line quality, fresh-cut flowers, with a large variety of colors and sizes.

• 1 Dozen Long-Stem Roses – $45 with babies breath and greenery
• 1/2 Dozen Roses – $20
• T-shirt with all graduates’ names – $30

To further contribute to a safe and efficient environment for your graduates, guests, and faculty, we are strongly encouraging customers to take advantage of our online pre-order service. We will have a contact-free customer experience for the guests who are simply picking up their pre-purchased and reserved product. This will also increase overall physical distancing measures.

The pre-order link for commencement is: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/pittbusinessadmin/

All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the graduation.  To retrieve your order, please stop by our booth located conveniently at the entrance to the graduation before the ceremony begins.