Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 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 has several ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs
PhD Ceremony Details
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all PhD candidates in programs administered by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. EDT
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Speaker: To be announced.
Reception Information: Immediately following the ceremony at Ancell Plaza
Diploma: Diplomas will be sent to students at their “Diploma (DP) Address” on file with their school’s student service portal. Need to verify your diploma details? Get more information here.
School Graduation Website: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/convocation
School Contact:
Erin Hussein
[email protected]
MA Ceremony Details
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all MA candidates in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Speaker: To be announced.
Reception Information: Immediately following the ceremony at Ancell Plaza
Diplomas: Diplomas will be sent to students at their “Diploma (DP) Address” on file with their school’s student service portal. Need to verify your diploma details? Get more information here.
School Graduation Website: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/convocation
School Contact:
Erin Hussein
[email protected]