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Commencement Ticket Distribution

If you did not already pick up your Commencement tickets, you must pick them up in the Dean of Student Affairs Office, which is located in 405 Lerner Hall. When you come to the office, please ask for Shari Wilson. You may pick up your tickets from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm until Friday, May 9th.
In order to receive your tickets, you must show your CU ID. At that time, you will also be asked to complete a "name card" that will be used at the Class Day ceremony. On this card you will be asked to write the phonetic spelling of your name. This will assist Class Deans as they read your name aloud during the Class Day Ceremony.
If you are unable to pick up your own Commencement tickets, you may designate a proxy by completing a Commencement Ticket Distribution Proxy Form.
If you are in need of additional tickets, please try the Class of 2008 Commencement Ticket Exchange.
If you are a SEAS graduate student, you should pick up your tickets from Jonathan Stark in 524 Mudd.

Welcome to GradZone

GradZone is the central on-line source for graduation-related information for students of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and their families. On these pages, you will find everything you need to know regarding various graduation ceremonies and events.

Graduating students and parents and families of graduating students should mark their calendars for upcoming graduation activities beginning with a Baccalaureate Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2008 and concluding with University Commencement on May 21, 2008.

Schedule of Ceremonies

Baccalaureate Ceremony

Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 10:30am

St. Paul's Chapel

The Baccalaureate Ceremony is an interfaith ceremony for all undergraduates (Columbia College, Fu School of Engineering and Applied Science, Barnard College and the School of General Studies). No tickets are required but seating is limited.

For further information regarding this event, please contact Office of the University Chaplain by sending an email to chaplain@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-0480.

Columbia College Class Day

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:30am

South Lawn

The Columbia College Class Day exercise is a ceremony specifically for Columbia College to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2008. It is at Class Day that students hear their names read aloud as they walk across the stage, have their photograph taken, and receive a class pin. The program also includes remarks by a featured speaker, the Dean, and several students, as well as an awards ceremony. No tickets are required for guests, and seating is unlimited. A reception for all students, faculty, and families is hosted by the Dean of Columbia College on Hamilton Lawn immediately following the ceremony.

For further information regarding this event, please send an email to gradzone@columbia.edu.

SEAS Class Day

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 1:30pm

South Lawn

The SEAS Class Day exercise is a ceremony specifically for The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2008. It is at Class Day that students hear their names read aloud as they walk across the stage, have their photograph taken, and receive a class pin. The program also includes remarks by a featured speaker, the Dean, and several students, as well as an awards ceremony. No tickets are required for guests, and seating is unlimited. A reception for all students, faculty, and families is hosted by the Dean of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science on Hamilton Lawn immediately following the ceremony.

For further information regarding this event, please send an email to gradzone@columbia.edu.

University Commencement

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:30am

Low Plaza

University Commencement exercises are for the entire university and degrees are conferred by schools. There is no individual recognition of graduates. Tickets are required for guests (limit 4 tickets per student) and seating is limited.

The Office of Parent/Family Programs in the Dean of Student Affairs Office hosts a Family Reception for all CC and SEAS students and families following the ceremony. This event is held in Alfred Lerner Hall.

www.commencement.columbia.edu

For further information regarding this event, please send an email to commencement@columbia.edu.

For Further Information

GradZone packets are mailed to students and their families at the start of the Spring semester to kick off graduation preparation. The Dean of Student Affairs Office will then communicate information directly to students throughout the Spring semester in GradZone emails, flyers, posters, and mailings.

Should you need additional assistance, please contact the Dean of Student Affairs Office at 212-854-2446 or email gradzone@columbia.edu.

If you are a SEAS graduate student, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at 212-854-6438 or email jrs2139@columbia.edu for ceremony details, cap & gown and all other questions.

If you are a Columbia Video Network (CVN) student and have questions about commencement activities, please contact the CVN office at 212-854-5160 or via email at records@cvn.columbia.edu.

If you are a PhD or DES student, you will be receiving information shortly from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. You may also contact them at 212-854-2854 or visit them in 107 Low Library.

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