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Dear Columbia Families,
In just a few short months, we will welcome you to campus to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2012 from Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. This is a very special time for your student and for you and we look forward to helping you build memories that will last forever.
Near the end of the month, the Deans will formally invite you to Class Day and Commencement through an invitation sent by postal mail. In advance, please ask your student to log into SSOL (Student Services OnLine) to confirm all mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers. This step ensures that both your student and you will receive timely information and will remain connected to Columbia after graduation. Additionally, all students who plan to graduate must complete the Apply for the Degree paperwork. If your student has not completed this important process, please encourage her/him to do so ASAP to make certain that their name will appear in the Class Day Program.
My colleagues in Student Affairs and I are committed to providing you and your family with a memorable and celebratory experience. If there is anything that I can do to help, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Matthew Patashnick
Director of Parent and Family Programs
Columbia | Student Affairs
Telephone: 212-854-5822
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Class Day is a school-specific ceremony during which individual students are recognized for their achievements. As their names are read, graduates process across the stage, are photographed, and receive their class pins. Seating is unlimited and no tickets are required for guests. A brief reception for students and guests, hosted by the Dean of the school, will follow the ceremony on Hamilton Lawn.
Commencement is a ceremony in which all undergraduate and graduate schools of Columbia University participate. No individual students are recognized. At Commencement, President Bollinger officially confers degrees. Seating is limited, and each student will receive four tickets for guests. Tickets are distributed directly to students.
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Will a member of your party require disability access or accessible seating? Be sure to visit Gradzone to learn about accessing campus.
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If you are travelling to the United States for Class Day and Commencement and need documentation for travel documents or visas, please have your student contact his or her Advising Dean in the Center for Student Advising. The Advising Dean will provide an official letter in support of your travel.
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In addition to the myriad hotels in NYC, Housing Services will make available residence hall rooms to families and guests. Reservations go live on February 15!
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Did your student miss his/ her senior portrait in the fall? The last opportunity for students to have their picture taken for the Columbian Yearbook will be from February 13 – 17 – make sure your student schedules an appointment!
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