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In This Newsletter

  • There's an App for That!
  • Class Day Name Pronunciation: Deadline Is Today (5/1)
  • Class Day Seating
  • Graduation Cap & Gown Assistance
  • Planning Ahead: Make Your Post-Ceremony Reservations
  • #seniordinner15
  • Upcoming Events
  • Important Dates

The 2015 Commencement mobile app is ready to download!

There's an App for That!

Users can view ceremony schedules, understand campus entry points, see campus maps and keep track of up-to date information for line-up, processions and changes due to inclement weather. The app is available for download from the App Store or on Google Play.

You can also go to m.commencement.columbia.edu from your mobile device.

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News & Announcements

Class Day Name Pronunciation: Deadline Is Today (5/1)

Want your name read correctly at Class Day? Fill out the pronunciation form. If you're totally lost on how to do it, make sure you use the audio upload at the very end.

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Class Day Seating

If there's someone you would like to sit next to during the ceremony, plan to line up so that you process directly in front of or behind him or her. Read the CC or SEAS day-of-ceremony instructions for other tips.

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Graduation Cap & Gown Assistance

Students may qualify for financial assistance to cover the cost of a cap and gown. For more information, stop by the Office of Financial Aid on the 6th floor of Lerner Hall between May 4-8 to speak with an adviser.

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Planning Ahead: Make Your Post-Ceremony Reservations

To celebrate your big accomplishment, family and friends may want to head off campus for a post-Class Day ceremony meal. Reach out to your guests in advance to establish your plans and book any reservations now to avoid long wait times. Sitting through a Class Day ceremony can work up quite an appetite!

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#seniordinner15

It's almost time to dine in style with your classmates as you reflect back at the time spent at Columbia, reminisce about shared experiences, and celebrate all that has been accomplished! Your #seniordinner15 tweets will broadcast at both events.

 

Upcoming Events

May
5
CC & SEAS Senior Dinners, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
May
17
Baccalaureate Service, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
May
18
Engineering Class Day (SEAS), 5:00–7:30 p.m.
May
19
Columbia College Class Day, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
May
20
University Commencement, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Important Dates

May
1
Deadline to Submit Your Phonetics
May
8
Deadline to Register for Commencement
May
8
Deadline to Connect with Disability Services for Class Day and Commencement Accommodations
May
21
Seniors Move Out by Noon

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You are receiving GradZone because you 1) have applied to receive your degree this May 2) have spoken with your CSA adviser about participating in the ceremony or 3) have graduated recently but have not had a chance to participate in Class Day. Congratulations!