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Congrats Class of 2021!

University Commencement Updates
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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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Find Your School Ceremony

Architecture, Planning and Preservation

Arts

Barnard College

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Columbia College

Dental Medicine

Engineering and Applied Science

General Studies

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

International and Public Affairs

Journalism School

Law School

Mailman School of Public Health

Nursing

Professional Studies

Social Work

Teachers College

Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

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Families & Guests
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Faculty & Staff

Resource Highlights

Learn everything you need to know for Commencement Week.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful tips about Commencement

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DISABILITY SERVICES

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

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CAMPUS MAPS

Navigate campus during Commencement Week with helpful maps and guides

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STUDENT STORIES

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

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SCHOOL CEREMONIES

Each school honors its graduates with a separate graduation ceremony
VOLUNTEER

Learn how you can volunteer during Commencement Week.

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LIVE WEBCAST

Watch live webcasts of Commencement Week
COLUMBIA ALUMNI BENEFITS

Be a part of a global network of more than 350,000+ leaders, creators, and change-makers bound together by the shared University connection.

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