Commencement

Commencement

The School of the Arts Convocation ceremony will be webcast live on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 PM (EDT). A recording of the ceremony will be available on our YouTube channel in the days following.

2025 Commencement Schedule

Columbia University Commencement

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:30 AM ceremony start time, 7:30 AM line-up
Morningside Campus, Low Plaza
Regalia Required, More Information

Tickets: Registration opens for graduate students on April 16. The ticketing link will be sent to graduates' Columbia email addresses.

School of the Arts Convocation

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
7 PM ceremony start time, 6 PM line-up
Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Regalia Optional, More Information

Speaker: Lisa Cholodenko ’97, Read More

Information for Graduates

Tickets: Registration opens for School of the Arts Convocation on April 11. Updates will be sent to graduates' Columbia email addresses.

School of the Arts Reception

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Held inside Lerner Hall, immediately following the ceremony

Maps

General Maps

Commencement Day Maps