Congratulations on being selected to receive a Multicultural Affairs graduation cord! This form is for cord recipients to register for the ceremony and receive the most up-to-date information about our celebration.

In honor of Columbia’s diverse student community and complementing the school- and University-wide graduation ceremonies, Multicultural Affairs Graduation Cords are given to graduating seniors in Columbia College, Columbia Engineering and the School of General Studies who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to inclusion, global diversity, social justice and multiculturalism through Multicultural Affairs, campus leadership, activism, community involvement, academic endeavors and/or personal dedication.

This celebration will take place in-person during a private ceremony on Tuesday, April 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Journalism Building Lecture Hall (3rd floor). Participants who are unable to attend will be able to pick up their graduation cord from Multicultural Affairs after the ceremony. 

GRADUATING SENIORS: The deadline to RSVP for the ceremony is Wednesday, April 24 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Congratulations again, and we are excited to celebrate this special time with you!

Find more information about school Class Day ceremonies and University Commencement.