Commencement

This May, 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. An in-person ceremony will take place on the Morningside Campus. Event details are:

  • Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
  • Morning Ceremony: 9:00-10:30 AM 
  • Location: Morningside Campus

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University Commencement Tickets & Registration

All graduating students who would like to participate in University Commencement are required to register for tickets online, one for themselves and their guests.  Graduating students participating in University Commencement will need a graduate ticket to enter campus on the morning of University Commencement.

  • Graduates are to register for one (1) graduate ticket for themselves and two (2) guests tickets

*Please note, ticket allocations have been determined by the number of graduates, along with spatial and security constraints of campus. The Commencement Office is not able to provide for additional tickets. 

How to Register for University Commencement Tickets

Online registration is required for graduating students and their guests. Registration for tickets will open on Wednesday, April 3. 

Students are encouraged to register early so that your request is captured in the ticketing portal. Outdoor seating for guests is limited. Once outdoor capacity is reached, indoor locations will be available. Graduating students will receive an email with the registration link in the coming weeks.

Commencement Ticket Registration

College of Dental Medicine Ceremonies

The Predoctoral Graduation Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating predoctoral students from the College of Dental Medicine. Student's names are read as they proceed across the stage. Ticket registration will be required to attend the school ceremony.

  • Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 AM (guest admittance begins at 9:00 AM)
  • Location: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave at 168th Street

Reception immediately following the ceremony

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. Ticket registration will be required to attend the school ceremony.

  • Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 PM (guest admittance begins at 3:00 PM)
  • Location: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave at 168th Street

Reception immediately following the ceremony