International and Public Affairs

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Contact your individual school with questions related to Class Day ceremonies, and visit the graduating students and announcements pages 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: Sunday, May 14, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: South Lawn, Morningside Campus

Speaker: Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, Journalist, Author, Freedom Advocate and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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: SIPA Graduation & University Commencement 2023 | Columbia SIPA

School Contact: 
Office of Student Affairs
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