Arts
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.
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating students from the School of the Arts.
Ceremony Details
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall
Speaker: Shirin Neshat, award-winning Photographer & Visual Artist
Reception: A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in Lerner Hall.
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: arts.columbia.edu/commencement
School Contact:
SOA Student Affairs
[email protected]
212-851-0248