Columbia College Class Day – Tuesday, May 20

A celebration of the accomplishments of Columbia College bachelor’s degree candidates.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m.
Columbia University Morningside Campus
South Lawns

Tickets required, no guest limit

Columbia Engineering Undergraduate Class Day — Monday, May 19

A celebration of the accomplishments of the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences' bachelor's degree candidates.

Monday, May 19, 2025
Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.
Columbia University Morningside Campus
South Lawns

Tickets required, no guest limit

Columbia University Commencement Celebration – Wednesday, May 21

Columbia University’s Commencement ceremony of the 271st academic year will take place on May 21, 2025. This time-honored tradition dates back to 1758 and has been held outdoors on the Morningside campus since 1926, celebrating the graduates from Columbia's nineteen schools, colleges, and affiliate institutions on Commencement Day.

Tickets required, 4 tickets per undergraduate (max)

Graduating Students

If you’re a graduating senior at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering, find out what you need to ensure you can graduate, receive your diploma and join the celebrations for the Class of 2025. The Senior Year Checklist gives you a roadmap for each step you need to take.

Learn more about graduation requirements.

Families & Guests

Columbia College and Columbia Engineering look forward to honoring your graduating student’s remarkable accomplishments. Check this site frequently in the days ahead to find up-to-date information about 2025 graduation events. Learn more about guest opportunities.

Additional information about the ceremonies will be shared in the coming months.