Schedule of Events
The Commencement season is full of activities and events to honor Columbia’s graduates. Individual schools have their own graduation celebrations in an intimate setting where each graduate has the opportunity to be announced and walk across the stage. University Commencement is a symbolic conferral of degrees to the graduating students from the nineteen schools, colleges, and affiliate institutions.
In addition to University Commencement and school ceremonies, Columbia graduates are invited to participate in additional ceremonies and celebrations throughout Commencement season.
*For school ceremonies taking place on Columbia’s Morningside campus, guest admission typically begins one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. For more information, please visit School Ceremonies and/or contact your school directly.
Friday, May 10
- 8:30 a.m.
- Professional Studies, Morning Ceremony
- 12:30 p.m.
- Professional Studies, Evening Ceremony
- 4:30 p.m.
- Social Work
Saturday, May 11
- 8:00 a.m.
- Business School, EMBA
- 11:30 a.m.
- Business School, MBA
- 3:30 p.m.
- Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Sunday, May 12
- 10:00 a.m.
- Baccalaureate Service
- 11:00 a.m.
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, MA
Monday, May 13
- 8:00 a.m.
- General Studies
- 3:30 p.m.
- Law School
- 7:30 p.m.
- International and Public Affairs
Tuesday, May 14
- 8:30 a.m.
- Columbia College
Wednesday, May 15
- 9:00 a.m.
University Commencement–Morning Ceremony