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.
2026 Commencement Schedule
Columbia University Commencement Graduate Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:30 AM–12 PM
Morningside Campus
Regalia is mandatory
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Information regarding ticketing, registration, guests, the livestream, and FAQs may be found on the University Commencement Tickets & Registration page.
School of the Arts Convocation
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:30 PM Ceremony start time, 5:30 PM Graduates Line-up
Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Regalia Optional
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Speaker: Shirin Neshat
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Tickets: Registration for School of the Arts Convocation will be sent to graduates' Columbia email addresses in April.
School of the Arts Reception
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Held inside Lerner Hall, immediately following the ceremony