QUICK TIPS FOR THE DAY OF CLASS DAY:

• In order for all parents to have a clear view of the ceremony, we have hired a professional photographer who will take photos of your student on stage and off. You will be able to purchase these photographs at a later date. We ask that you remain in your seats for the entire ceremony including the procession of faculty. For more information regarding Photography, please visit Island Photography.


• All access gates (see map) (at 114th and 116th on Broadway and Amsterdam) will be open to the general public during both Engineering and College Class Days.


• The gates, which lead into the South Field lawn (see map) seating area, are open one hour before the ceremony begins.


• Parking - there is no parking available. A list of parking garages can be found at the following website: http://www.columbia.edu/about_columbia/parking.html. Drivers are advised to drop off and pick up passengers at or near the 114th street gates at Broadway and Amsterdam.


• Weather - Guests should bring a raincoat, umbrella and/or poncho if it looks like rain. The ceremonial activities will continue outdoors on the lawn rain or shine so please be advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.


• After the Class Day Ceremony for both CC and SEAS, you may meet your student on the Hamilton Lawn (see map) for a reception. Please note that both Class Day receptions and The Family Appreciation Reception will provide kosher alternatives.


• For families and guests who are unable to join us for Class Day, the Commencement Office will provide a live web cast of both ceremonies. Please visit the Commencement Website http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ceremonies/commencement/ for details.

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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Please note that after the Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21st, you may meet your student in the fifth floor of Lerner Hall for the Family Appreciation Reception.

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DISABILTY SERVICES

Services and accommodations for guests with disabilities are coordinated through Columbia's Office of Disability Services (ODS).

Please refer to the information below:

Seating: Wheelchair accessible seating and special seating for guests with mobility impairments, the elderly, and people with hearing and visual disabilities is available. Reservations are not required. Upon arrival to campus, please alert a staff member of your needs and they will direct you to the designated seating areas.

Sign-language Interpreting Services and Closed-Captioning: Sign-language interpreting services will be available on the West Lawn at the Class Day ceremony at the disability seating areas. Closed captioning will be available on the video screens in the seating areas the Class Day Ceremony.

Wheelchair Rentals: The Office of Disability Services will have a limited number of wheelchairs available for use during Class Day and Commencement. Contact ODS at 212-854-2388 to make arrangements for wheelchair use. Additionally, Baker Homecare Services will rent and deliver wheelchairs to Columbia with a day's notice. Their phone number is 212-865-2284.

Contact ODS for additional information at 212.854.2388 or email at disability@columbia.edu.