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