Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Contact your individual school with questions related to your respective ceremonies and visit Graduating Students and Announcements for the most current updates.

Graduating student holding a “Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation” sign on Commencement Day

This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating students from the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.


Ceremony Details

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus

Speaker: Andrés Jaque, Dean and Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP)

Diploma: All graduating students must apply for their degree with the University Registrar’s Office. Diplomas are mailed to the “Diploma Address” listed in Student Services Online (SSOL). Please verify/update your address and ensure it will remain valid for at least 8 weeks after graduation, as diplomas are not distributed during commencement activities. For questions or additional information, please contact the University Registrar or visit the Registrar’s Graduation and Diplomas webpage.

School Graduation Website: https://www.arch.columbia.edu/commencement 

School Contact:
GSAPP Commencement Team
[email protected]
212-854-3414