The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
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.
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science has several ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.
Undergraduate Ceremony Details:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Speaker: Angeliki Frangou, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.
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.cc-seas.columbia.edu/class-day
School Contact:
Columbia Engineering Events
[email protected]
Graduate Ceremony Details:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 5:15 - 8:00 p.m. (Gates Open: 4:15 p.m.)
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Speaker: Tom Caulfield, Executive Chairman of GlobalFoundries
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.engineering.columbia.edu/countdown-engineering-class-day-and-university-commencement
School Contact:
Engineering Student Affairs
[email protected]
Columbia Engineering Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 2:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Miller Theater
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.engineering.columbia.edu/countdown-engineering-class-day-and-university-commencement
School Contact:
Engineering Student Affairs
[email protected]