Barnard College

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Contact your individual school with questions related to Class Day ceremonies, and visit the graduating students and announcements pages for the most current updates.

Graduating students holding Barnard signs during commencement ceremony

Ceremony Details

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Radio City Music Hall

Speaker: Lena Waithe, Emmy Award-Winning Writer, Creator, Producer, Actor and founder of the media and production company, Hillman Grad.

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: Commencement 2023 | Barnard College

School Contact: 
Events Management 
[email protected]
(212)-854-8021