Commencement

This May, commencement ceremonies will be held at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

College of Dental Medicine Ceremonies

Predoctoral Class Day recognizes students in the graduating class who are receiving special honors.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time 4:30– 6 p.m. (guest admittance begins at 3:30 p.m.)
Alumni Auditorium

Reception in the Schaeffer Gallery immediately following the ceremony

The Predoctoral Graduation Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating predoctoral students from the College of Dental Medicine. In preparation for our upcoming graduation ceremony, we are partnering with Tassel to streamline various aspects of the event, including ticketing, name pronunciation, and the selection of your hooder(s). Tickets will be required to attend the school ceremony and must be obtained through Tassel. Graduates will be sent an email when the portal is live for registration.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM (guest admittance begins at 9:00 AM)
Location: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave at 168th Street

The Postdoctoral Graduation Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating postdoctoral students & residents from specialty programs and NYP residency programs at the College of Dental Medicine. In preparation for our upcoming graduation ceremony, we are partnering with Tassel to streamline various aspects of the event, including ticketing, name pronunciation, and the selection of your hooder(s). Tickets will be required to attend the school ceremony and must be obtained through Tassel. Graduates will be sent an email when the portal is live for registration.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM (guest admittance begins at 2:00 PM)
Location: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave at 168th Street