Commencement
The School of the Arts Convocation ceremony will be webcast live on Wednesday, May 15, at 7pm (EDT). A recording of the ceremony will be available on our YouTube channel in the days following.
2024 Commencement Schedule
Columbia University Commencement
Announcement
School of the Arts Convocation
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
7 pm ET ceremony start time, 6 pm ET line-up
Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Regalia Optional, More Information
Speaker: James Ijames
Information for Graduates
Tickets: Registration opens for School of the Arts Convocation on April 3
School of the Arts Reception
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Held in Lerner Hall, immediately following the ceremony
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.