February GradZone 2016

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	Grad Fair (3/8-3/10) Yearbook Early-Bird Rate Ends Soon! (3/23) OMA Graduation Cord Nominations (4/1) Register for Baccalaureate Commencement Ticket Registration (late March) Class Day Ticket Registration Disability Services at Class Day and Commencement Upcoming Events Important Dates

It's almost March! Here's what you can look forward to in this midpoint of the semester:

First, it's all about the Grad Fair. Then after you come back from spring break feeling refreshed (or exhausted), it will be time to register for Commencement tickets (late March).

This month, you'll also be inviting your favorite faculty to attend Class Day, voting for Class Day awards, and making sure we pronounce your name right as you walk across the stage.

We'll reach out about each of these with details when it's time to take action, so stay tuned!

Sincerely,
GradZone

	You'll need a cap and gown to process in any graduation events.

Grad Fair (3/8-3/10)

Order your cap and gown, graduation announcements, class ring, and more at the Grad Fair in the Columbia University Bookstore, March 8-10, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Vendors will be offering discounts, and students who attend get $15 off a diploma frame and 25% off all clearance and Class of 2016 merchandise.

Yearbook Early-Bird Rate Ends Soon! (3/23)

Will Facebook and Instagram be around in 20 years? Who knows! What will be around is the 2016 CC/SEAS official Columbian yearbook. Make sure you order your copy today to ensure a lifetime of access to your Columbia memories. Note the early bird rate ($89) available through March 23.

OMA Graduation Cord Nominations (4/1)

Help Multicultural Affairs recognize graduating seniors (CC, SEAS, and GS) who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity, social justice, and multiculturalism. Honorees will attend a special reception and receive a cord to wear during the graduation ceremonies.

Register for Baccalaureate

This interfaith service celebrates the completion of your academic career and includes graduates from CC, SEAS, GS, and Barnard. Service highlights include hymns, musical selections, readings, reflections, and student speeches. Graduate registration is requested.

Commencement Ticket Registration (late March)

You'll be able to access the registration system in late March and will receive an email announcement when it launches. You can register for up to four tickets, which you'll get electronically. This is super-handy because you can email them to your guests!

Class Day Ticket Registration

Just kidding! You do not need to register or have tickets to attend Class Day. And remember, this is the ceremony on the South Lawns where your name is called as you cross the stage.

Disability Services at Class Day and Commencement

During these celebrations, Disability Services staff, event hosts, and Public Safety officers will be on hand to assist guests with disabilities. Be sure to check out our section on Disability Services on GradZone, which covers parking, seating, closed captioning, access points, and more.

Mar

Bookstore Grad Fair Begins (3/8-3/10), 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Apr

Asian Graduation Reception, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

May

Graduation Cord Presentation, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

May

Lavender Graduation, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

May

Black Graduation, 3:00–6:00 p.m.

May

Undergraduate Baccalaureate

May

Engineering Class Day (SEAS), 5:00–7:30 p.m.

May

Columbia College Class Day, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

May

Raza Graduation (formerly Latino Graduation), 8:30–10:30 p.m.

May

University Commencement, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

May

Native Graduation, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Mar

Yearbook Early-Bird Rate Ends

Apr

OMA Graduation Cord Nominations Close

May

Senior Housing Check-Out (by Noon)

GradZone

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