Climate School

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.

Climate school graduating students wave their pinwheels while waiting for the university-wide Commencement ceremony.

This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the Columbia Climate School.


Ceremony Details

Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Speaker: Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft

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.climate.columbia.edu/climate-school-class-day

School Contact:
Climate School Student Affairs
[email protected]