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 February, 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 diplomas@columbia.edu.
DEADLINE: Thursday, December 5, at 5 p.m. If you miss the deadline, you will be ineligible to receive tickets for your guest to attend graduation.
Columbia University Commencement
Wednesday, May 20, 11a.m. EST
Journalism School Graduation Ceremony
Virtual Journalism School Graduation
Wednesday, May 20, 2 p.m.
Link: https://journalism.columbia.edu/graduation2020
- Pre-recorded event will be publically live-streamed at this time.
- Please share the Journalism Graduation link with family and friends.
Watch Party - Virtual Journalism School Graduation
Wednesday, May 20, 2 p.m. via Zoom
- Students and Faculty are invited.
- Columbia UNI/email required.
- Registration required; Zoom link will be distributed to registered CU emails at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20.
Journalism Day
Virtual Journalism Day
Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m. via Zoom
- Students and Faculty are invited
- Columbia UNI/email required.
- Student Awards Presented
- Registration required; Zoom link will be distributed to registered CU emails at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19
Caps & Gowns
If you would like to purchase or rent regalia, the University's regalia provider is equipped and ready to facilitate online orders.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students who wish to purchase regalia can still order online directly through Oakhall by Sunday, May 31 to be directly shipped to students.
Doctoral degree students who wish to rent regalia can still order online directly through Oakhall by Sunday, May 31 to be directly shipped to students. Oak Hall has extended the rental period so students may enjoy virtual ceremonies and other celebrations. Return regalia, rented through this website, by August 21, 2020.
Please contact Tom Spalango directly with any additional questions regarding regalia orders.
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