Commencement

This April, May, and June, commencement ceremonies will be 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. After careful consideration of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 to our communities, an in-person ceremony will not be possible. Event details are:
- Date: Friday, April 30, 2021
- Time: 10:30 AM (webcast live)
- Location: Virtual Ceremony
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 20, 2021
- Time: 10:30 AM (webcast live)
- Location: Virtual Event
The Postdoctoral Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating postdoctoral students from specialty and residency programs at the College of Dental Medicine.
- Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
- Time: 1:00 PM (webcast live)
- Location: Virtual Ceremony