Three Master's Convocations are held by Teachers College to honor the achievements of degree candidates. Candidates are recognized individually, and the Teachers College Medals for Distinguished Service are presented at each ceremony.
Master's Degree Ceremony I
This ceremony recognizes Master's graduates from the following departments:
- Arts & Humanities
- Curriculum & Teaching
- Mathematics, Science & Technology
Date: Monday, May 20, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Speaker: TC alumna Michelle Fine, Distinguished Professor of Critical Psychology, Women’s Studies, American Studies and Urban Education at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City.
Tickets: 3 Electronic tickets + unclaimed ticket lottery
Reception: Immediately following the ceremony, Teachers College Campus
Caps and Gowns: Required
Diplomas: Mailed to students at a later date
School Graduation Website: https://convocation.tc.columbia.edu/
School Contact: convocation@tc.columbia.edu, (212) 678-4039
Master's Degree Ceremony II
This ceremony recognizes Master's graduates from the following departments:
- Biobehavioral Sciences
- Counseling & Clinical Psychology
- Education Policy & Social Analysis
- Health & Behavior Studies
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Speaker: Rosie Phillips Davis, President of the American Psychological Association, Professor of Counseling Psychology and former Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Memphis
Tickets: 3 Electronic tickets + unclaimed ticket lottery
Reception: Immediately following the ceremony, Teachers College Campus
Caps and Gowns: Required
Diplomas: Mailed to students at a later date
School Graduation Website: https://convocation.tc.columbia.edu/
School Contact: convocation@tc.columbia.edu, (212) 678-4039
Master's Degree Ceremony III
This ceremony recognizes Master's graduates from the following departments:
- Human Development
- International & Transcultural Studies
- Organization & Leadership
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Speaker: Sarita Brown, President, Exelencia in Education and former Executive Director of the White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
Tickets: 3 Electronic tickets + unclaimed ticket lottery
Reception: Immediately following the ceremony, Teachers College Campus
Caps and Gowns: Required
Diplomas: Mailed to students at a later date
School Graduation Website: https://convocation.tc.columbia.edu/
School Contact: convocation@tc.columbia.edu, (212) 678-4039
Doctoral graduates are hooded by the Provost and their accomplishments are celebrated by the President, Trustees, and faculty. The Teachers College Medal for Distinguished Service to Education is presented.
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Speaker: Barbara Morgan, former NASA astronaut
Tickets: Electronic tickets
Reception: Immediately following the ceremony, Teachers College Campus
Caps and Gowns: Required
Diplomas: Mailed to students at a later date
School Graduation Website: https://convocation.tc.columbia.edu/
School Contact: convocation@tc.columbia.edu, (212) 678-4039