Class of 2025, we look forward to honoring your hard work and accomplishments at Class Day & Commencement!
We are excited to mark this proud milestone with you and your family, friends, classmates, faculty, advisors, dean, and the entire Columbia community.
Graduation Events
Columbia College Class Day – Date to be announced
A celebration of the accomplishments of all bachelor’s degree candidates of Columbia College.
Columbia Engineering Class Day — Date to be announced
A celebration of the accomplishments of bachelor's degree candidates of the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Columbia University Commencement – Wed, May 21
Please visit the University Commencement website for detailed information.
Other Services and Celebrations
Baccalaureate Service
The Baccalaureate Service is a multifaith service celebrating the completion of each undergraduate's academic career from Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, the School of General Studies, and Barnard College. Service highlights include hymns, musical selections, readings, reflections, and speeches by students.
The Baccalaureate Service is believed to have originated at Oxford University in 1432 when each bachelor was required to deliver a sermon in Latin as part of his academic exercise. Columbia University began this tradition in 1897.
Learn more about the Baccalaureate Service.
Jewish Life Graduation Celebration
Columbia/Barnard Hillel will celebrate the Class of 2024 at this annual Commencement Brunch. Family, friends, and loved ones are welcome. Jewish dietary laws will be observed.
Learn more about the Commencement Brunch.
Multicultural Graduation Celebrations
In honor of Columbia’s diverse student community and complementing the school- and University-wide graduation celebrations, we are proud to also offer Multicultural Graduation Celebrations, which provide a more intimate setting for students who self-identify in a variety of ways. These events invite community members to reflect on personal growth and community experiences that have impacted their time as students through to graduation. All undergraduate students are invited to participate in these celebrations.
- Multicultural Affairs Graduation Cord Ceremony
- Lavender Graduation Celebration (LGBTQIA+ community)
- Asian Graduation Celebration
- FLI Graduation Celebration (First-generation and/or low-income community)
- Black Graduation Celebration
- Latinx Graduation Celebration
- Native Graduation Celebration
Each ceremony has a corresponding regalia accessory (stole, medallion, pin, or tassel). Advanced registration is required to receive your regalia accessory.
Leadership and Excellence Awards
At the end of each academic year, Undergraduate Student Life and partner offices recognize students with awards and honors for leadership, co-curricular accomplishments, and noteworthy contributions to the Columbia community.
Department Receptions
Details to be announced.
From toasts and salutes to award presentations and fond farewells, almost every Columbia College and Engineering department hosts its own, unique end-of-year celebration to recognize their graduating seniors.
International Graduation Celebration
The International Graduation Celebration honors the Class of 2024's graduating undergraduate international seniors from Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. Hosted by International@Columbia | Multicultural Affairs.