Commencement
The School of the Arts Convocation ceremony will be webcast live on Wednesday, May 17, at 7pm (EDT). Tune in on this page to celebrate the accomplishments of this year's graduates.
2023 Commencement Schedule
Columbia University Commencement
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
10:30 am ET
Morningside Campus
*Full Regalia Required
More Information
Livestream the ceremony here
School of the Arts Convocation
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
7 pm ET ceremony start time, 6 pm ET line-up
Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Speaker: David Sedaris
Information for Graduates
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School of the Arts Reception
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Approx. 9 pm ET
Avery Plaza (maps below)
Maps
General Maps
- Morningside Campus Map: A map of the University's Morningside campus at 116th Street
- Morningside Disability Access Map: A map to help those who are mobility impaired navigate Columbia’s historic Morningside campus
- Medical Center Campus Map: A map of the University's Medical Center campus at 168th Street
Commencement Day Maps
- Assembly of Candidates Map: Graduating student entrances, campus amenities, and line up locations for the candidate procession that starts the University Commencement ceremony.
- Seating of Candidates Map: Graduating student seating locations during the ceremony.
- University Commencement Entrances Map: All available entrances to Morningside campus on Commencement Day.