Information about Columbia Journalism School graduation events, honors, awards and more.
- Graduation Information Sessions
- Diploma Application Verification
- 2023 University Commencement
- Journalism School Graduation Ceremony - May 2023 Graduates
- Journalism School Graduation Ceremony - August 2023 Graduates
- Journalism Day
- Caps & Gowns
- International Students - Guest Invitation Information
- Disability Affinity Graduation Celebration
Graduation Information Sessions
Student Life will hold two sessions where students can learn about the various graduation events, grading and honors, awards and more.
Wednesday, April 5, 12-1 p.m. (In-person) - Stabile Student Center
Monday, April 10, 5-6 p.m. (Virtual)
Diploma Application Verification
To check that your diploma application has been received, please log in to SSOL. Once logged in, please refer to the "Your Data" section on the right. Under "Academic Records" you will find "Degree Application Status." If your status has not been updated to reflect the submission by the end of April, please let us know.
If you do not have an application listed there, you MUST complete an Application for Degree or Certificate (form download at bottom of page), print, sign and return it to the Diploma Division in 210 Kent Hall. You can also save the form and submit it electronically to [email protected]
2023 University Commencement
2023 University Commencement
The Columbia University Commencement ceremony of the 269th academic year, will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. (EDT).
All eligible May and August 2023 degree candidates are encouraged to join in on the celebration.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (seating begins for guests at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: Morningside Campus
- Registration required
- Each graduating student receives up to two (2) tickets for guests
- Caps and gowns are mandatory
Registration for graduate and guest tickets is expected to open in April after spring break. Further details to be announced.
Journalism School Graduation Ceremony - May 2023 Graduates
Wednesday, May 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (seating begins for guests at 2:15pm)
Lerner Hall - Roone Arledge Auditorium, entrance at 115th street.
Guests: Each May 2023 graduating student receives up to three (3) tickets.
Attire: Business; caps and gowns are optional
Register: registration will open in April
Journalism School graduates will hear from the recipient of the Columbia Journalism Award, the school's highest honor, presented annually to a journalist for distinguished service to a profession. SPJ Columbia chapter president Niroja Arulananthan will also speak at the Journalism School Graduation Ceremony.
Guests with disabilities, limited mobility, the elderly requiring assistance, or those needing sign language interpretation should e-mail Julie Pozo-Cepeda.
Journalism School Graduation Ceremony - August 2023 Graduates
Saturday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Pulitzer Hall
Guests: Each August 2023 graduating student receives up to three (3) tickets.
Attire: Business; caps and gowns are optional
Register: registration TBA
Journalism Day
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Miller Theatre
Guests: No guest allowed (open to students and faculty only)
Attire: Business; no caps and gowns
The annual Pringle Lecture is delivered and student prizes are awarded. Prize winners will be recognized again in front of their families and guests during the Journalism School Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday.
The general program is:
- Introduction by Dean Jelani Cobb
- 2023 Henry Pringle Lecture
- Awarding of student prizes
- Class photo shoot
Caps & Gowns
Regalia is mandatory for the 2023 University Commencement Ceremony, but they are optional for Journalism School graduation ceremonies. Order your cap, gown and everything you need to celebrate your achievement.
Master’s Degree regalia orders can be placed in-store starting March 8. Online orders may be placed beginning March 14 and ending April 12 to be directly shipped to the student by visiting columbia.shopoakhalli.com.
Doctoral Degrees regalia may be reserved in stores from March 8 through March 29 without incurring a late fee. In-store pickup and ship-to-home options are available. Online orders may be placed beginning March 14 and ending March 29 by visiting columbia.shopoakhalli.com. Doctoral rental regalia will be available for pickup in-store beginning May 5. A ship-to-home option is not available online.
Class Ring and Announcements
Class rings and personalized graduation announcements may be ordered through our graduation partner Balfour. Traditional announcements may be purchased at the bookstore
International Students - Guest Invitation Information
Neither the Journalism School nor the ISSO issues invitation letters for students' family members or friends. To issue invitations for graduation, please follow the instructions here.
Disability Affinity Graduation Celebration
Columbia University's first Disability Affinity Graduation will be happening on a Friday or Saturday in April 2023.
It will be a celebration of Columbia University's amazing graduates with disabilities, and is open to all students and university affiliates.
Special disability-affirming stoles will be given out to graduating students with disabilities, and outstanding disability activists will be recognized with awards. There will also be a speaker from the wider disability community.
To ensure that you get a stole, please fill out this interest form by Monday, February 20 at 11:59 p.m. The nonbinding interest form is here: forms.gle/wmMpWvZJ1e8gUu1QA.