Dental Medicine

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 students holding “College of Dental Medicine” sign

The College of Dental Medicine has several ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.


Predoctoral Ceremony

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: The Armory, located at 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032

Speaker: Dr. Rena D'Souza, D.D.S, M.S., Ph.D. 

Watch the Ceremony Live Stream: https://www.columbiauniversitylive.com/2026-cdm

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.dental.columbia.edu/become-student/cdm-students/student-life/commencement 

School Contact:
Noemi Morales-Horsford 
[email protected]
212-305-5830


Postdoctoral Ceremony

Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 
Location: The Armory, located at 216 Fort Washington Ave at 168th Street

Watch the Ceremony Live Stream: https://www.columbiauniversitylive.com/2026-cdmpd

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.dental.columbia.edu/become-student/cdm-students/student-life/commencement 

School Contact:
Kelli Johnson
[email protected]
212-305-5259