Professional Studies
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 School of Professional Studies has several ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.
Morning Ceremony Details
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Faculty Speaker: Scott Rosner, J.D. — Program Director and Professor of Professional Practice, M.S. in Sports Management
Student Speaker: Aaman Basra, M.S. in Applied Analytics
Ceremony Program: http://sps.columbia.edu/2026-graduation-program
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://sps.columbia.edu/graduation_details
School Contact:
Office of Student Life
[email protected]
Afternoon Ceremony Details
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus
Faculty Speaker: Mary Sormanti Ph.D., M.S.W., M.S. — Program Director & Lecturer, Narrative Medicine; Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia School of Professional Studies and Columbia School of Social Work
Student Speaker: Thomas Quinn, M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy
Ceremony Program: http://sps.columbia.edu/2026-graduation-program
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://sps.columbia.edu/graduation_details
School Contact:
Office of Student Life
[email protected]