International and Public Affairs

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.

Graduating students seated for Columbia commencement ceremony

This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the School of International and Public Affairs.


Ceremony Details

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium at Baker Athletics Complex

Speaker: Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation

Tickets: Tickets are required to attend the SIPA Class Day ceremony. Each graduate may request up to 5 tickets. Ticketing and registration info will be forthcoming.  

Diploma: Diplomas will be mailed to students following graduation. Based on the degree conferral date for all graduates, diplomas will be sent to the “Diploma (DP) Address” that is on file. Graduates may update their “DP Address” on SSOL when they apply for their degree.

School Graduation Website: https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/students/graduation-2025

School Contact:
Office of Student Affairs
[email protected]
212-854-8590