Barnard College
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 Barnard College.
Ceremony Details
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Speaker: Jennifer Finney Boylan, acclaimed author, activist, and the current Anna Quindlen Writer in Residence at Barnard
Diplomas: All diplomas will be mailed directly to degree recipients at the diploma address submitted with your graduation application. Diplomas are sent approximately 8 weeks after the degree is awarded. Barnard diplomas are signed by both the Barnard College President and the Columbia University President and carry the official seals of both institutions. The diploma lists the degree earned (Bachelor of Arts) and any Latin honors received (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude). Majors, minors, and departmental graduation honors appear on the Barnard transcript but not on the diploma.
School Graduation Website: barnard.edu/commencement
School Contact:
Barnard College Commencement Planning Team
[email protected]