Fielding Questions from Family and Friends

If you plan to head home for the Thanksgiving or winter breaks, don't be surprised if family and friends have lots of questions about Class Day and Commencement.

Some common ones you may hear are 1) What's the difference between Class Day and Commencement? 2) How will you get tickets for Class Day (none are needed) and Commencement (up to four)? 3) Is there any information on accommodations and parking?

Answers to anticipated questions are in the Families & Guests section of the GradZone website.

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Apply for Your Degree by December 1

If you missed all the fun at the application event, you can still apply for your degree by completing the pdf form on the registrar's website and either emailing it to diplomas@columbia.edu or printing and returning it in person to 210 Kent Hall.

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Degree Application Status in SSOL

If you followed the directions above but have not seen your application status updated in SSOL, you've still met the December 1 deadline. Keep an eye on SSOL and make sure your status is updated around the beginning of next semester, when application reports are used for honors and other considerations.

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Award Nominations Open December 2

Nominating a CC or SEAS classmate to be a Senior Marshal or receive a Class Day or Kings Crown Leadership Excellence Award is a fantastic way to recognize those who have made a meaningful contribution to your Columbia experience. Descriptions of these honors are online.

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CC Senior Fund Kickoff on January 28

Interested to learn more about Senior Fund and how you leave your legacy? Pledge to give at the Senior Fund Kickoff January 28, 2015, to decide where your gift goes—whether that’s financial aid, student services, internship opportunities, or the Core.

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SEAS Senior Fund End-of-Semester Events on December 3 & 8

Join the SEAS Senior Fund for our end of semester events! We'll be handing out padfolios, cider, and pie in Carlton Lounge on December 3 from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and look out for our table of holiday treats in Mudd on December 8.

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Senior Portraits: Spring Sessions

Have you missed your opportunity in the past weeks to sit for your senior portrait? Don't worry; you'll get a second chance in February! Dates and details will be posted on the GradZone website.

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International Students and Visitors

CC and SEAS students whose graduation guests are coming from afar and need documentation should contact their CSA adviser with the information requested on the page linked below. You'll also find information on staying in the U.S. after graduation, seeking employment, and continuing your education.

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