Commencement
The School of the Arts Convocation ceremony was webcast live on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM (EDT). A recording of the 2026 ceremony is available on our YouTube channel as well as below.
2027 Commencement Schedule
Columbia University Commencement Graduate Ceremony
Wednesday, May 19, 2027
10:30 AM–12 PM
Morningside Campus
Regalia is mandatory
More Information
Information regarding ticketing, registration, guests, the livestream, and FAQs may be found on the University Commencement Tickets & Registration page.
School of the Arts Convocation
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
6–8 PM
Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Regalia Optional
Speaker: TBA
Tickets: Registration for School of the Arts Convocation will be sent to graduates' Columbia email addresses in April.
School of the Arts Reception
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Held inside Lerner Hall, immediately following the ceremony