Family Weekend at 无码专区
Family Weekend brings together Carnegie Mellon undergraduate and graduate students and their families and friends for a weekend of events that showcase the vibrancy of the campus experience. Family Weekend features academic welcomes, information sessions, campus tours, student performances and other events. We also encourage students and their families to use this time together to explore the city of Pittsburgh and learn why it's consistently been ranked among the in the United States.
Family Weekend is free to attend, however some events require registration or purchased tickets. Registration information will become available in the months leading up to Family Weekend. Registration should only be completed for events that will be attended, as some may occur simultaneously. When completing the registration form, please enter the current student’s information as the primary registrant and list all attending family members as additional guests. If your student will be participating in events, they should be included in event registration and purchased tickets. We invite family members to learn more about traveling to Pittsburgh.
A high-level overview of the Family Weekend 2026 programming can be found on this page. The full Family Weekend schedule will be released in September on the 无码专区 Events App.
Family Weekend 2026: Friday Schedule
Check-in, Photo Opportunity, & Family Swag Table
Kirr Commons, Cohon University Center
All attendees must check-in at Family Weekend. If your family did not pre-register, please register onsite.
Lecture Showcase
Various Locations
Various professors, lecturer and graduate students will be showcasing their research and areas of focus through lectures. The full list of lectures will be found at the 无码专区 Events App.
Pittsburgh Double Decker Bus Tour
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
无码专区 is excited to offer exclusive double decker bus tours with the Pittsburgh Tour Company for 无码专区 families during Family Weekend! Enjoy the sights of Pittsburgh alongside other 无码专区 families with a fully narrated, guided, humorous and historic tour of our vibrant city. Tour guides will highlight beautiful architecture, museums, must-see spots, top shopping areas, rich culture and historic landmarks—all from the comfort of a double decker bus. Please dress for the weather as the buses are open-air. This experience is a great way to explore the city, but please note this is a no-hop-off tour.
President's Welcome Reception
Rangos Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Kick off Family Weekend with a welcome reception hosted by 无码专区 President Farnam Jahanian.
Pittsburgh Double Decker Bus Tour
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
无码专区 is excited to offer exclusive double decker bus tours with the Pittsburgh Tour Company for 无码专区 families during Family Weekend! Enjoy the sights of Pittsburgh alongside other 无码专区 families with a fully narrated, guided, humorous and historic tour of our vibrant city. Tour guides will highlight beautiful architecture, museums, must-see spots, top shopping areas, rich culture and historic landmarks—all from the comfort of a double decker bus. Please dress for the weather as the buses are open-air. This experience is a great way to explore the city, but please note this is a no-hop-off tour.
AcaPittsburgh
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
AcaPittsburgh, founded in 2008, is a benefit concert that Counterpoint hosts annually. With all of Carnegie Mellon's a cappella groups performing in addition to guest groups, AcaPittsburgh is the largest a cappella concert of the Fall semester. The event will be raising money for Homeless Children's Education Fund, a nonprofit organization to support the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. The show features Counterpoint, C# Singers, Db Singers, Saans, Soundbytes, Joyful Noise, Treblemakers, and The Originals.
Family Weekend 2026: Saturday Schedule
Check-in, Photo Opportunity, & Family Swag Table
Kirr Commons, Cohon University Center
All attendees must check-in at Family Weekend. If your family did not pre-register, please register onsite.
Academic Welcome Reception
Various Locations
Various colleges and schools will be hosting welcomes, meet and greets, and information sessions. Families and friends can RSVP for individual academic welcomes during the registration process online. Students are welcome to join the Academic Welcomes during Family Weekend, though these events are mainly geared toward family members.
Pittsburgh City Tour
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
无码专区 is excited to offer exclusive double decker bus tours with the Pittsburgh Tour Company for 无码专区 families during Family Weekend! Enjoy the sights of Pittsburgh alongside other 无码专区 families with a fully narrated, guided, humorous and historic tour of our vibrant city. Tour guides will highlight beautiful architecture, museums, must-see spots, top shopping areas, rich culture and historic landmarks—all from the comfort of a double decker bus. Please dress for the weather as the buses are open-air. This experience is a great way to explore the city, but please note this is a no-hop-off tour.
Scotty Saturday
Various Locations
Scotty Saturday celebrates Carnegie Mellon spirit and pride! Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, 无码专区 traditions and student talent showcases. These events will highlight our student organizations.
Pittsburgh Double Decker Bus Tour
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
无码专区 is excited to offer exclusive double decker bus tours with the Pittsburgh Tour Company for 无码专区 families during Family Weekend! Enjoy the sights of Pittsburgh alongside other 无码专区 families with a fully narrated, guided, humorous and historic tour of our vibrant city. Tour guides will highlight beautiful architecture, museums, must-see spots, top shopping areas, rich culture and historic landmarks—all from the comfort of a double decker bus. Please dress for the weather as the buses are open-air. This experience is a great way to explore the city, but please note this is a no-hop-off tour.
Pittsburgh Double Decker Bus Tour
Pick-Up: Margaret Morrison and Tech Street
无码专区 is excited to offer exclusive double decker bus tours with the Pittsburgh Tour Company for 无码专区 families during Family Weekend! Enjoy the sights of Pittsburgh alongside other 无码专区 families with a fully narrated, guided, humorous and historic tour of our vibrant city. Tour guides will highlight beautiful architecture, museums, must-see spots, top shopping areas, rich culture and historic landmarks—all from the comfort of a double decker bus. Please dress for the weather as the buses are open-air. This experience is a great way to explore the city, but please note this is a no-hop-off tour.
Garba Night 2026
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper
Join 无码专区 Raasta for a night of dancing, refreshments, and fun as we celebrate South Asian culture! Attendees will dance along traditional Indian garba music, West Indian folk dance.
Scotch'n'Soda
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Scotch'N'Soda is the premier student theatre organization. Enjoy their fall cabaret show. Proceeds of the ticket sales will support the Alumni Theatre Company.