The College of Physicians and Surgeons has several events to honor the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.
Please note that gates will open approximately 1 hour before each ceremony begins; it is best to confirm specific arrival times with the individual school.
The 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.
Class Day celebrates the graduating class and recognizes students with the presentation of awards and prizes.
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Columbia University Medical Center Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street, First Floor
Speaker: Teacher of the Year Awardee, TBA
Tickets: Not required
Reception: Following the Ceremony at Bard Hall Lounge, 50 Haven Avenue, First Floor
Caps and Gowns: Not required
Diplomas: To be presented at Graduation Ceremony
College of Physicians and Surgeons Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Students' names are read as they process across the stage.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue at West 168th Street
Speaker: Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA – University Professor; Mathilde Krim – amfAR Professor of Global Health; Director, ICAP at Columbia University
Tickets: Not required
Reception: Following the Ceremony at The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue at West 168th Street
Caps and Gowns: Required
Diplomas: To be presented at the Ceremony
Contact Information:
Stephanie Autenrieth
Director of Student Services
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
212-305-0343
sa2125@cumc.columbia.edu
University Commencement Information
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of Columbia University graduates.
MS Year-End Celebration
This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of graduates from the Institute of Human Nutrition. Students' names are read as they process across the stage.
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (at 115th Street) New York, NY 10027
Contact Information:
Sharon R. Akabas, PhD
Director, MS Program
Associate Director of Educational Initiatives
Institute of Human Nutrition
212-305-4808
sa109@cumc.columbia.edu
Institute of Human Nutrition website: http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/ihn/
Programs in Occupational Therapy: Graduation Ceremony
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the Occupational Therapy programs. Students' names are read as they process across the stage.
Date: Thursday May 18, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbia University Medical Center Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street, First Floor
Tickets: Five (5) guest tickets will be available per graduate, and are required to attend the Ceremony (Additional tickets can be purchased for $20 per ticket)
Reception: Immediately following the Ceremony at The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue at 168th Street, First Floor
Caps and Gowns: Required, and can be purchased or rented from the Columbia University Bookstore
Diplomas: Not applicable
Contact Information:
Program in Physical Therapy: Convocation and Awards Ceremony
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the Physical Therapy program. Students' names are read as they process across the stage for the donning of the hood to signify receipt of the clinical doctorate degree.
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbia University Medical Center Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street, First Floor
Tickets: Not required
Reception: Following the Ceremony at Bard Hall Lounge, 50 Haven Avenue, First Floor
Caps and Gowns: Required, and can be purchased or rented through the Columbia University Bookstore
Diplomas: Will be mailed to the graduate’s address on file
Contact Information: