Graduates attend their school's Class Day ceremony, where their names are read as they walk across the stage.
Columbia College Class Day
In only 21 days, you'll be crossing the Class Day stage to be recognized for your accomplishments during your time at the College! That is, if you remember to register.
On the registration website, you will need to enter your Columbia email address (as it appears in the directory) along with your UNI. After you select "Columbia College," enter the password ccroar17.
If you haven't already, make sure you submit the Class Day Name Submission and Pronunciation form to ensure that your name will be printed in the program accurately and to confirm how you would like for your name to be read aloud as you cross the stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get my cap and gown?
Purchase your cap and gown at the University Book Store.
Do my guests need tickets to Class Day?
No, guests do not need tickets to attend Class Day.
The registration deadline is Friday, May 12.
Graduates from all schools attend University Commencement.
University Commencement
The day after your Class Day ceremony, join graduates from all University schools for the Commencement Exercises of the 263rd Academic Year. This ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17; the student procession will begin at 9:30 a.m.
You do not need a ticket to participate, but you must register to participate and to request tickets for your guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there anything I need to bring with me to participate in Commencement?
You must bring your CUID and wear your cap and gown on the day of the ceremony.
Can I save my registration and come back to it later, when I know for sure how many guest tickets I would like to request?
Unfortunately, the registration system does not allow you to save your work and come back at a later time. If you leave the registration system and come back later (without having checked out), the information you previously entered will not have been saved.
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How many tickets can I get?
You can register for up to four guest tickets. No exceptions in ticket allotment will be made due to the spatial and security constraints of our campus.
University Commencement will be webcast live, and all friends and family members are welcome to attend the Class Day ceremony for your school.
Can I print my electronic tickets and send them to my family in addition to emailing them, just to make sure they do not get lost?
We recommend that you select one option: a) printing them and giving them to your guests or b) sending them electronically for your guests to print.
Each ticket has a unique QR code that may be scanned only once for entrance to University Commencement. If there are multiple tickets with the same code in circulation, only the first ticketholder with that ticket code will be allowed entry into campus on University Commencement Day, and all other ticketholders with the same ticket code will be turned away at the gates.
The registration deadline is Friday, May 12.
Next Steps
You may also wish to partake in the following events. Please use the links to register.
Questions?
Visit the GradZone website for more information on all the 2017 graduation ceremonies.
