Commencement
Each May, commencement ceremonies are held at Columbia's Morningside campus and at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Columbia University Commencement
Columbia University Commencement ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all graduating students from degree-granting programs across the University. Students assemble on the Morningside campus to be presented for graduation by their school dean to the Columbia University president. Event details are:
- Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
- Time: 10:15 AM (Candidate Procession begins at 9:30 AM)
- Location: College Walk, Morningside Campus, rain or shine
- Admission: Tickets are required. Three tickets are provided per graduate student.
College of Dental Medicine Ceremonies
The DDS Graduation Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating DDS students from the College of Dental Medicine. Student's names are read as they proceed across the stage.
- Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Location: Armory New Balance Track and Field Center
- Reception: Armory New Balance Track and Field Center, 12-2pm
- Admission: Tickets are not required
The Postdoctoral Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating postdoctoral students from specialty and residency programs at the College of Dental Medicine.
- Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
- Time: 9:30 AM
- Location: United Palace Theater (4140 Broadway)
- Reception: TBD
- Admission: Tickets are not required
Class Day
Class Day celebrates the DDS Class of 2018 and recognizes specific students with the presentation of awards and certificates.
- Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
- Time: 4:30 PM
- Location: Alumni Auditorium
- Reception: Bard Hall Lounge
- Admission: Tickets are not required