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GradZone: News & Information for Columbia Families

	Senior Portraits Schedule of Ceremonies Apply for the Degree International Visitors Family Commencement Housing Career Planning Upcoming Events Important Dates

Dear Columbia Families,

Best wishes to you as your student kicks off the final undergraduate semester at Columbia! Family Engagement will continue to keep you informed about all graduation events and activities through this newsletter. Be sure to also bookmark our GradZone site and make plans with your Columbia student to celebrate with the Class of 2015 in May.

Sincerely,

Sue Jordan
Associate Director of Family Engagement
212-854-2446 | gradzone@columbia.edu

Senior Portraits

If your student did not get a chance to have a senior portrait taken in the fall semester, s/he should look for additional opportunities in the spring! Portraits will appear in The Columbian yearbook and will be available for purchase.

Schedule of Ceremonies

What is the difference between Class Day and Commencement? Do we need tickets? When should we arrive for the ceremony? Our schedule of ceremonies will answer these questions (and more!) and will help you plan your time on campus.

Apply for the Degree

Has your student applied to graduate? This important step will ensure a memorable graduation experience. Please encourage and remind your student to take care of this important action item.

International Visitors

CC and SEAS families in need of documentation for visa applications should encourage their student to contact his/her CSA adviser with the information requested on the web page for international students.

Family Commencement Housing

Looking to wind down your Columbia experience by spending a couple of nights on campus? Consider staying in a Columbia residence hall for graduation! Beginning February 10, 2015, families can register online for commencement housing.

Career Planning

Now is a great time for your student to review the Center for Career Education events schedule. With multiple fairs and industry events planned for the spring, these are just some of the opportunities available to job seeking students.

May

Columbia University Baccalaureate Service (9:30 a.m.)

May

Columbia Engineering Class Day (5:00 p.m.)

May

Columbia College Class Day (9:30 a.m.)

May

Columbia University Commencement (10:30 a.m.)

Feb

Family Commencement Housing Applications Available

May

Last Day of Spring 2014 Classes

May

Residence Halls Close for Seniors (12:00 p.m.)

Student and Family Support

602 Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-2446
Fax: (212) 854-0012
ugrad-family@columbia.edu