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Commencement Week 2017

University-wide Commencement Day is Wednesday, May 17, 2017

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Graduating Students

Learn what graduates need to do in preparation for Commencement Week, including an overview of activities, registration information, where to be, and when to be there.

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Families & Guests

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Faculty & Staff

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Resource Highlights

Learn everything you need to know for Commencement Week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful tips about Commencement
Disability Services

Learn how we facilitate equal access for graduates and guests with disabilities
Campus Maps

Navigate campus during Commencement Week with helpful maps and guides
Student Stories

Read the remarkable stories from this year's Commencement student spotlight
School Ceremonies

Each school honors its graduates with a separate graduation ceremony
Live Webcast

Watch live webcasts of Commencement Week

Commencement History & Regalia

University Commencement has been a Columbia tradition since 1758, when the first ceremony was held at St. George's Chapel on Beekman Street. Learn more about the history of the ceremony and some of the traditions still observed today.

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