Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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 Graduate School of Arts and Sciences hosts two ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduating students.
MA Ceremony Details
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all MA candidates in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Speaker: Peter S. Bearman, Jonathan R. Cole Professor of Sociology at Columbia University & Director of the Incite Institute
Diplomas: 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.gsas.columbia.edu/content/convocation
School Contact:
Assistance Request Form
Doctoral Ceremony Details
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all doctoral candidates in Arts and Sciences programs administered by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Speaker: Eleanor Johnson, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University
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.gsas.columbia.edu/content/convocation
School Contact:
Assistance Request Form