Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Contact your individual school with questions related to your respective ceremonies and visit Graduating Students and Announcements for the most current updates.

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has several ceremonies 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 Ceremony Details

This ceremony recognizes graduates earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT
Location: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue

Diploma: Diplomas will be mailed to students following graduation. Based on the degree conferral date for all graduates, diplomas will be sent to the “Diploma (DP) Address” that is on file. Graduates may update their “DP Address” on SSOL when they apply for their degree.

School Graduation Website: https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/student-resources/office-student-affairs/annual-events/commencement

School Contact:
Lauren Vermilion
[email protected]
212-305-3806

Institute of Human Nutrition Ceremony Details

This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. EDT
Location: William Black Building, Alumni Auditorium & Schaefer Awards Gallery, 650 West 168th Street

Speaker: Grace Shadid, MD, MS’18

Reception Information: Immediately following the ceremony at the William Black Building, Schaefer Awards Gallery, 650 West 168th Street

School Contact:
Alexander Sosa
[email protected]
212-305-4808

Program in Genetic Counseling Ceremony Details

This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class.

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Vagelos Education Center, Room 201, 104 Haven Ave.

Speaker: Kira Dineen; Creator, Host and Producer, DNA Today

Reception Information: Immediately following the ceremony, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in VEC 401 (CUIMC)

School Contact:
Amanda Bergner, MS, CGC
[email protected]
212-304-7703

Professional Health Therapy Programs & Programs in Occupational Therapy Ceremony Details

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Alumni Auditorium, 650 W 168th St.

Speaker: Jessie Owen

School Graduation Website: https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/programs-occupational-therapy

Click here to view the Ceremony Live Stream

Tickets: Each student is allowed to bring up to four guests to the ceremony. If you plan on bringing additional guests, please inform Leslie accordingly using the contact information below.

School Contact:
Leslie Alas
[email protected]
212-305-0471