Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Contact your individual school with questions related to Class Day ceremonies, and visit the Graduating Students and Announcements pages for the most current updates.
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The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has several events to honor the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.
The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons marks its students' successes and milestones with several ceremonies and events throughout their medical education. These momentous occasions include the White Coat Ceremony, the Steven Z. Miller Student Clinician's Ceremony, Match Day, Class Day, and Commencement.
Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Graduation Ceremony
This ceremony recognizes graduates earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences.
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
Speaker: Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer, Group Vice President, American Medical Association
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date in April, May, and June of 2021. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Graduation Website: https://www.ps.columbia.edu/education/student-resources/office-student-affairs/annual-events/commencement
School Contact:
Andrea Patterson
[email protected]
Institute of Human Nutrition
MS Year-End Celebration
This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class.
Date: Friday, June 25, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Speaker: Uzonna Mkparu, Founder and CEO of Sun Group Energy, MS program Alumnus
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date in April, May, and June of 2021. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Graduation Website: https://commencement.columbia.edu/human-nutrition
School Contact:
Sarah Bergren
[email protected]
(212) 342-3804
Professional Health Therapy Programs
Programs in Occupational Therapy
Date: Friday, June 4, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Speaker: Colleen Rose, Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Fellow
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date in April, May, and June of 2021. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Graduation Website: https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/96722315060?pwd=SUFzc1pqQk1Lbmk4V0gyL1hMVDV2QT09
School Contact:
Jessica Bussey
[email protected]
Programs in Physical Therapy
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Speaker: Lawrence Harding, PT, MS
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date in April, May, and June of 2021. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Graduation Website: https://www.columbiauniversitylive.com/dptphysicaltherapy2021/
School Contact:
Susan Kim
[email protected]