Social Work

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.

Graduating students from the School of Social Work during commencement ceremony

The ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the School of Social Work.


Ceremony Details

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: South Lawn | Morningside Campus

Speaker: Loretta Ross, author of Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel, and Associate Professor of the Study of Women & Gender at Smith College 

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://socialwork.columbia.edu/content/cssw-graduation-information 

School Contact
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