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 - 5:00 p.m. EDT
Location: William Black Building, Alumni Auditorium & Schaefer Awards Gallery, 650 West 168th Street
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 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)
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 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: To be announced.
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/academic-programs/programs-occupational-therapy
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
Programs in Physical Therapy Ceremony Details
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Alumni Auditorium, 650 W 168th St.
Reception Information: Tuesday, May 20 at 12:30 p.m. at 50 Haven Ave.
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/academic-programs/programs-physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/convocation-class-2025
School Contact:
Jason Bachan
[email protected]