Senior Year Checklist

Seniors, use this checklist to confirm that you are on track to graduate in May 2013.

  • Confirm that you are on track to graduate with the proper amount of credits (124 credits for College students and 128 credits for Engineering students).
  • Meet with your academic department adviser to be cleared for graduating with major or concentration.
  • Meet with your adviser from the Center for Student Advising to confirm your eligibility to graduate.
  • Update your contact information in SSOL.
  • Review your Degree Audit Report for Accuracy in SSOL.
  • Confirm that all of your grades and/or incomplete grades from previous semesters are posted accurately and that you have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.
  • Complete the Application for Degree form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar by March 1 to have your name listed in the Class Day program.
  • Pay the balances on all of your accounts.
  • Register for Commencement and request tickets for your guests by April 22 if you plan to attend.
  • Complete the Center for Career Education (CCE) 2013 Graduating Student Survey for a chance to win an iPad mini! (Results of the survey are used by CCE to enhance services and plan new programs.)

  • If you receive financial aid, complete your exit interview with Student Financial Services.
  • Pick up Commencement tickets May 8 or 9 at a ticket distribution event.
  • Pick up your cap and gown from the bookstore.
  • Register for your Alumni Association through the Columbia College Office of Alumni Affairs and Development or the Columbia Engineering Office of Alumni and Development.
  • Join the Alumni Representative Committee! Interview prospective Columbia students, represent Columbia at college fairs, and attend events for admitted students. Contact the ARC Committee at arcinfo@columbia.edu for more information.
  • Plan where you will meet your family following Class Day and Commencement.
  • Plan to check out and move out of the residence halls.

Contact Us

Dean of Student Affairs Office

Call: 212-854-2446
Fax: 212-854-0012
E-mail: gradzone@columbia.edu

University Commencement Office

Call: 212-854-1753
E-mail: commencement@columbia.edu