Graduation 2024
Latest Update:
MAY 10th, 2024 UPDATES
Columbia School of Social Work Graduation
May 10, 2024
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MAY 9th, 2024 UPDATES
Columbia School of Social Work Graduation
May 10, 2024
Dear Graduates,
Please make sure you read all of our updates thoroughly and carefully!
Many of your questions are answered in our updates!
For questions regarding graduation, please reach out to the CSSW graduation team at [email protected]. Please note that we are receiving a lot of emails at this time. We encourage you to read through updates to find an answer before contacting.
Offices across the University are working to ensure all ceremonies run smoothly, fostering an environment for the entire community that fully embraces such a momentous event. While we cannot anticipate every situation, our primary objective is to uphold a safe and respectful atmosphere for all in attendance.
CSSW Graduation Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Location: Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.)
- 3:00 PM – Graduate Arrival Time
- 3:30 PM – Doors Open for Guests
- 4:20 PM – Graduate Procession Begins
- Graduates, it is your responsibility to communicate the location change to your guests. We suggest sending your guests the “Information for Ticketed Guests” section below.
- Graduation will be livestreamed/webcast. The link is here: https://vimeo.com/event/4188674. Please distribute it to your guests.
- Each graduation ticket has the graduate’s name on them, not the guest’s name. Each guest must have a valid, unscanned, and unique barcode on their ticket in order to get in. ALL guests will be required to show their IDs, regardless. It is important to send your guest’s names in case issues arise. We will have a troubleshooting tent that can look up each person’s guest name, if needed.
- No longer participating but want your name read? You must fill out this form: https://forms.gle/tbFHmgLPicyg3NoM8
- WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND double checking that you’ve sent your tickets to your guests!
- Log on to: https://columbiau.marchingorder.com/Home/SSOLogin.
- Click on the blue “Print/Email Tickets” button.
- You can email each guest a ticket directly to their email addresses (make sure it’s correct!) They can show the ticket through their mobile phone OR they can print it and bring it.
- You can email yourself all of the tickets and print them out for your guests.
- You can email yourself all of the tickets and then forward them individually to your guests.
- We can’t stress this enough — YOU NEED YOUR GRADPASS!
- Log on to: https://columbiau.marchingorder.com/Home/SSOLogin.
- Click on the blue “Print GradPass” button.
- Click on the orange “Print GradPass” button.
- Print this OR screenshot this on your mobile phone. YOU WILL NEED THIS IN ORDER TO WALK ACROSS THE STAGE!
Information for Graduates
- Graduates should report to Graduate Check-In at the Class of 1905 Gate (please note the map below) at 3:00 PM.
- Graduates MUST bring their government-issued ID, their CUID, and their GradPass.
- All graduates are assigned a GradPass (a QR Code) via MarchingOrder. This serves as your ticket to get in the venue. It can be printed or you can show it from a mobile device. You’ll also show this at the scanning podium and it will activate your name to be announced. Please go to https://columbiau.marchingorder.com/Home/SSOLogin to access your GradPass. There is a blue button once you log on that says, “Print GradPass”
- We strongly encourage graduates to NOT bring bags and personal items. All bags and personal items will undergo inspection.
- Graduates who need to use the accessible entrance should enter through the Accessible Entrance (as noted on the map below). From there, a volunteer will ensure that they will be led to the “Inner Concourse” graduate line-up area.
- The procession from the Inner Concourse to the Graduate Seating is long. Please wear comfortable shoes. Graduates will walk through turf to their seats–we do not recommend wearing high heels.
- We recommend using Isham Park or Inwood Hill Park as a meeting point for you and your guests after the graduation ceremony.
- We encourage all graduates and guests to read through this link: https://commencement.columbia.edu/content/ceremonies-baker-athletics-complex
- Guest entry will be at Gate B in front of the Campbell Sports Center (see map below). Doors open for guests at 3:30 PM
- Guests with disabilities should enter through the Accessible Entrance (see map below). Disability seating will be first come, first served. To ensure that there will be enough disability seating for all attendees, we ask that each person be accompanied by no more than one other person in their party.
- In order to enter the venue, guests must have a valid ticket and a government-issued ID. We strongly encourage guests to NOT bring bags. All bags and personal items will undergo inspection.
- Please note that parking is not possible and parking garages are extremely limited. We recommend using public transportation or a car drop-off service.
- We encourage all graduates and guests to read through this link: https://commencement.columbia.edu/content/ceremonies-baker-athletics-complex
Tickets can be scanned through mobile phones or can be printed and scanned.
Purchasing or Selling Commencement Tickets
Please note that it is against University Policy to sell tickets to any commencement ceremonies. Graduates found in violation of this policy will be forbidden from participating in the School ceremony and could risk having their diploma and degree certification withheld for this egregious ethical violation. Please report anyone selling tickets to [email protected].
Baker Athletics Complex Map
- The venue is outdoors and tented. There is an area of guest seating that is NOT tented.
- The Inner Concourse is covered.
- Ceremonies at Baker Athletics Field: https://commencement.columbia.edu/content/ceremonies-baker-athletics-complex
- Balloons, sky lanterns, and other celebratory embellishments such as large placards, signs, or flags are not permitted at Commencement events. We hope to work together as a community to reduce waste, avoid potential tree entanglements, and provide an unobstructed and positive experience for all our graduates and guests.
- Prohibited items include: outside food or drinks; glass bottles; pets or animals (certified service animals are allowed); clothing deemed obscene or offensive; weapons of any kind, firearms, and knives; laser pointers; pepper spray/mace; lighters or matches; balloons, signs, posters, banners, flyers, or any items that could obstruct the view of guests and graduates; flags or flag posts; amplified sound items and noisemaking devices including cowbells and airhorns; and any item that may interfere with and/or distract graduation speakers, graduates, or guests.
Email: [email protected]
APRIL 3, 2024
University Commencement
Ceremony Details
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Morningside Campus
Please visit the Columbia University Commencement page for updates.
The Columbia University Commencement ceremony of the 270th academic year, will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (ET).
All eligible April, May, and June 2024 degree candidates, and February 2024 and October 2023 graduates, from all schools and colleges affiliated with Columbia University, as well as family and friends, are encouraged to join in on the celebration. An archived video of the ceremony and digital program will be available for viewing shortly after the live webcast.
You’re invited to attend
University Commencement 2024!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Morningside Campus
APRIL 2, 2024
UPDATES
Columbia School of Social Work Graduation
Location: South Lawn, Columbia University
Ceremony Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Webcast Link: To be shared closer to the date of graduation.
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Graduate arrival time and check-in: 3:00 PM
Gates open for guests: 3:30 PM
Graduates, please see below for new graduation updates:
Class of 2024 Photo Collection Form
Graduation Drop-In Hour on April 9th
Student Speaker Application Due April 5th
Register for Graduation by April 12th
Request Extra Tickets by April 12th
Purchasing/Selling Commencement Tickets
Register for University Commencement on April 3rd
Class of 2024 Photo Collection Form
The CSSW Graduation Team is looking for photos from your time at CSSW to be included as part of the graduation ceremony. Please share content and memories through this form: https://forms.gle/Yo4VJhh9TqBPXmCG7
Graduation Drop-In Hour
Do you have questions about graduation, registration, or ticketing? Our CSSW Graduation Team will be hosting a Graduation Drop-In Hour where you can drop by virtually or in person to ask questions! Zoom: tinyurl.com/CSSWGradDropInHour
In-Person Location: Rm. 301
REMINDER: Student Speaker Application is DUE on April 5th at 5:00 PM (ET)
MSW Student Speaker Application is DUE on April 5 at 5:00 PM (ET): We are seeking self-nominations for an MSW student speaker at the CSSW Graduation. The time allotted for each student graduation speech is 5 minutes. Well received speeches are those that reflect on the common educational experience and share, in a personal way, the value of an education received at the Columbia School of Social Work. Apply here: https://forms.gle/WWjRk7KRYoeNvf5a8
REMINDER: Registration and Ticketing Information
All graduates received an email from [email protected] with the subject line of “[CSSW Graduation 2024] Register to participate in the CSSW Graduation Ceremony!” on Thursday, March 21st. Make sure to follow the instructions in the email. The link in the email will lead you to register for the graduation ceremony. You will use this form to submit your name pronunciation, register for tickets, share accommodations requests, and submit other pertinent details for the ceremony.
Please note that you MUST fill out this form by Friday, April 12th, at 11:59 PM (ET) to ensure the correct pronunciation of your name by our professional name readers. Even if you do NOT intend to participate, you are required to register!
Graduates are responsible for distributing tickets to their guests directly.
REMINDER: Extra Ticket Requests
Graduates who wish to request extra tickets should fill out the Extra Graduation Ticket Lottery Form: https://forms.gle/TFuDzhYQHzHYSq837. Graduates may only apply for up to two extra tickets. Graduates must fill this form out by no later than 11:59 PM (ET) on Friday, April 12th to be considered. No exceptions are possible for students who miss this hard deadline. The CSSW Graduation Team hopes to notify students of the lottery results by Friday, April 19th. Please note that extra tickets are NOT guaranteed.
Purchasing or Selling Commencement Tickets
Please note that it is against University Policy to sell tickets to any commencement ceremonies. Graduates found in violation of this policy will be forbidden from participating in the School ceremony and could risk having their diploma and degree certification withheld for this egregious ethical violation. Please report anyone selling tickets to [email protected].
REMINDERS:
Regalia: Regalia is NOT mandatory for the Columbia School of Social Work Graduation, but regalia is mandatory for University Commencement. Order through: columbiabookstore.com
Master’s degree recipients wear a cap and gown (no hood) and may purchase their regalia in-store or online. Master’s regalia is $72.
Doctoral degree recipients wear a gown, hood, and velvet tam and may place an order to reserve their regalia online or in-store. A full set of doctoral regalia is $198.
Last Day of Practicum: May 10, 2024, is also the last day of practicum instruction and the academic term. Given this date, we encourage graduating students who plan to participate in commencement to work with agency partners to ensure that their schedules allow them to complete their practicum requirements and to attend commencement. Agency partners have been notified about the date of the graduation ceremony and the Practicum Learning Office has requested that students be allowed to make up any additional practicum hours by Friday, May 10, 2024.
Graduation Photoshoot: Campus construction begins on April 12th, so be sure to take your graduate pictures around campus before then! On University Commencement Day, the campus will be closed, and sadly, Alma will be occupied. To ensure you don’t miss out, the University Commencement Office is hosting four special portrait days with professional photographers at three iconic locations. Packages will be available at various prices from GradImages. Schedule your photoshoot here: https://www.gradimages.com/PortraitScheduling/Search?OccasionRef=197916
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Columbia School of Social Work Student Life Office Email: [email protected]
Image: a statue of a lion with Columbia University graduates in the background
University Commencement
Ceremony Details
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Morningside Campus
Please visit the Columbia University Commencement page for updates.
The Columbia University Commencement ceremony of the 270th academic year, will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (ET).
All eligible April, May, and June 2024 degree candidates, and February 2024 and October 2023 graduates, from all schools and colleges affiliated with Columbia University, as well as family and friends, are encouraged to join in on the celebration. An archived video of the ceremony and digital program will be available for viewing shortly after the live webcast.
Guest & Ticketing Information
Registration for University Commencement will open on Wednesday, April 3. All graduates participating in University Commencement must register for their tickets online for themselves and their guests. Graduates are responsible for distributing tickets to their guests directly. All eligible graduates will receive a notification from [email protected] with further instructions on how to register on the morning of Wednesday, April 3.
Outdoor seating is limited, so make sure to reserve your tickets right away. Once the outdoor venue reaches capacity, indoor locations will be available for additional guests. As a friendly reminder, graduate students may reserve up to two (2) guest tickets.
Morningside campus will be closed to the general public all day, and guests will only be admitted to the specific ceremony and location indicated on their assigned ticket.
Columbia University Commencement Office
Phone: 212-854-1753
Email: [email protected]
MARCH 20, 2024
UPDATES
Columbia School of Social Work Graduation
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Location: South Lawn, Columbia University
Ceremony Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Webcast Link: To be shared closer to the date of graduation.
Graduate arrival time and check-in: 3:00 PM
Gates open for guests: 3:30 PM
Graduates, please see below for new graduation updates:
Graduation Registration and Ticketing Information
Extra Ticket Request
- Graduation Photoshoot
- Reminders
Graduation Registration and Ticketing Information
All graduates will receive an email from [email protected] with the subject line of “[CSSW Graduation 2024] Register to participate in the CSSW Graduation Ceremony!” by 5:00 PM (ET) on Thursday, March 21st. Make sure to follow the instructions in the email. The link in the email will lead you to register for the graduation ceremony. You will use this form to submit your name pronunciation, register for tickets, share accommodations requests, and submit other pertinent details for the ceremony.
Please note that you MUST fill out this form by Friday, April 12th, at 11:59 PM (ET) to ensure the correct pronunciation of your name by our professional name readers. Even if you do NOT intend to participate, you are required to register!
If you do not receive this email by Friday, March 22nd at noon (ET), please reach out to the CSSW Graduation Team ([email protected]) at your earliest convenience.
Extra Ticket Request
Graduates who wish to request extra tickets should fill out the Extra Graduation Ticket Lottery Form: https://forms.gle/TFuDzhYQHzHYSq837. Graduates may only apply for up to two extra tickets. Graduates must fill this form out by no later than 11:59 PM (ET) on Friday, April 12th to be considered. No exceptions are possible for students who miss this hard deadline. The CSSW Graduation Team hopes to notify students of the lottery results by Friday, April 19th. Please note that extra tickets are NOT guaranteed.
Graduation Photoshoot:
Campus construction begins on April 12th, so be sure to take your graduate pictures around campus before then! On University Commencement Day, the campus will be closed, and sadly, Alma will be occupied. To ensure you don’t miss out, the University Commencement Office is hosting four special portrait days with professional photographers at three iconic locations. Packages will be available at various prices from GradImages.
Dates: April 2, 3, 9, 10
Time: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Schedule your photoshoot here: https://www.gradimages.com/PortraitScheduling/Search?OccasionRef=197916
REMINDERS:
MSW Student Speaker Application is DUE on April 5 at 5:00 PM (ET): We are seeking self-nominations for an MSW student speaker at the CSSW Graduation. The time allotted for each student graduation speech is 5 minutes. Well received speeches are those that reflect on the common educational experience and share, in a personal way, the value of an education received at the Columbia School of Social Work. Apply here: https://forms.gle/WWjRk7KRYoeNvf5a8
Regalia: Regalia is NOT mandatory for the Columbia School of Social Work Graduation, but regalia is mandatory for University Commencement. Order through: columbiabookstore.com
Master’s degree recipients wear a cap and gown (no hood) and may purchase their regalia in-store or online. Master’s regalia is $72.
Doctoral degree recipients wear a gown, hood, and velvet tam and may place an order to reserve their regalia online or in-store. A full set of doctoral regalia is $198.
Last Day of Practicum:May 10, 2024, is also the last day of practicum instruction and the academic term.
Given this date, we encourage graduating students who plan to participate in
commencement to work with agency partners to ensure that their schedules allow them to complete their practicum requirements and
to attend commencement.
Agency partners have been notified about the date of the graduation ceremony and the Practicum Learning Office has requested
that students be allowed to make up any additional practicum hours
by Friday, May 10, 2024.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
2024 CSSW Graduation Keynote Speaker
Dear CSSW Community,
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates at the Columbia School of Social Work’s Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024.
One of the tasks ahead is to choose a commencement speaker for the Social Work Graduation Ceremony. We welcome your ideas! Who, in your opinion, would be a great graduation speaker? Who inspires you and embodies the ethos of social work?
If you’d like to suggest someone, please do so using the following form no later than 5:00 pm (ET) on Friday, March 8.
https://socialworkcolumbia.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a92f5v3BTurGhWC
Many thanks for your input!
Questions? Please reach out to the CSSW Graduation Team at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE!
Columbia School of Social Work Graduation
 Image: a photo of graduates from CSSW Graduation 2022 Columbia School of Social Work Graduation Save the date for the CSSW Graduation on Friday, May 10, 2024. The ceremony time, ticketing information, and registration details will be announced at a later date. Columbia School of Social Work Student Life Office |
 Image: a statue of a lion with Columbia University graduates in the background University-Wide Celebration Ceremony Details Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Location: Morningside Campus Please visit the Columbia University Commencement page for updates. The Columbia University Commencement ceremony of the 270th academic year, will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (ET). All eligible April, May, and June 2024 degree candidates, and February 2024 and October 2023 graduates, from all schools and colleges affiliated with Columbia University, as well as family and friends, are encouraged to join in on the celebration. An archived video of the ceremony and digital program will be available for viewing shortly after the live webcast. Columbia University Commencement Office |
University Registrar’s Online Application for Degree As a reminder, all eligible graduates must submit the University Registrar’s online Application for Degree directly within SSOL under the Degree Application Status tab. Upon submission of the Registrar’s form, your Degree Application Status will change to “Submitted” automatically. This status means that your application has been received. Please check this status before submitting your application. If it says “Submitted,” you do not need to apply again. NOTE: The Application includes multiple graduation dates. While the application will default to the next available conferral date, students must ensure that they have selected the correct graduation date for their program from the pulldown menu. FEBRUARY 9, 2024 Columbia School of Social Work Graduation Image: a photo of graduates in their gowns holding tambourines Columbia School of Social Work Graduation Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Location: 4:30-6:30 PM
Graduates, please see below for new graduation updates:
MSW Student Speaker Application – https://forms.gle/WWjRk7KRYoeNvf5a8 Application and Selection Process Application Materials In addition to the application, each prospective speaker must also submit a copy of their five-minute proposed speech. Students must self-nominate to be considered. Deadline Guest & Ticketing Information Regalia & Grad Fair 2024 Master’s Degrees, Graduating Students In-store: Regalia may be purchased beginning February 27th. Doctoral Degrees, Graduating Students: In-store: Regalia may be reserved through April 12th without incurring a late fee. In-store pickup and ship-to-home options are available. Grad Fair
Staff will be on hand to measure you and give advice about what size you will need. If you can’t make it to Grad Fair, please feel free to order online or visit the Bookstore at another time to pick up your regalia. REMINDERS:
Columbia School of Social Work Student Life Office Email: [email protected] |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Guests three years old and older need a ticket.
The graduate with the extra ticket will need to enter the name of the guest of the graduate they wish to give the ticket. We recommend only making this arrangement with someone you trust because tickets can only be used/scanned once. Guests without a valid ticket CAN NOT enter the ceremony. No exceptions can or will be made.
The lottery is not guaranteed and the number of tickets to be distributed depends upon the number of tickets that graduates do not order. In the last two years, we’ve been able to accommodate most lottery applicants.
Please go to this site: https://www.registrar.columbia.edu/content/application-degree-or-certificate
- Log on to your MarchingOrder account.
- Click on the “Register Here” button
- Enter your “Guest Details” and click “Submit” at the bottom.
- Log on to your MarchingOrder account.
- Click on the “Print/Email Tickets” button.
- You can email each person a ticket or you can send all of the tickets to yourself and individually send/print each ticket for your guest.
Please email [email protected] or attend the Graduation Drop-In Hour if you have this question!