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Class Day ceremony

Columbia College and Columbia Engineering are accepting nominations for senior awards and honors.

You and your classmates contribute to the life of the University in many ways, from performing small acts of kindness to organizing entire movements. Some of your efforts are public and very visible, yet some take place in the background. We need your help to make sure that all are considered for recognition.

If someone has meaningfully added to your Columbia experience, please consider saying "thank you" with a nomination.

Class Day Awards and King's Crown Leadership Excellence Awards

Submissions will be accepted through Sunday, January 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Class Day Awards are presented to graduating seniors at the Columbia College and Columbia Engineering class day ceremonies in May. You will have the opportunity to vote on the recipient for some of these awards.

King's Crown Leadership Excellence Awards recognize the significant contributions of Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students to the Columbia community. Awards are presented across eight categories.

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Senior Marshal

Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Senior Marshal is an honor bestowed upon members of the graduating class who have demonstrated achievement in their academics and co-curricular activities at Columbia University. Honorees are distinguished at Columbia College and Columbia Engineering class day ceremonies and University Commencement by the gold aiguillettes that adorn their graduation gowns. In addition to holding a place of honor in the processions, senior marshals are responsible for helping to assemble and lead their classmates at graduation events.

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OMA Graduation Cords

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Presented by Multicultural Affairs, OMA Graduation Cords are given to graduating seniors in Columbia College, Columbia Engineering and School of General Studies who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to inclusion, global diversity, social justice, and multiculturalism through the OMA, campus leadership, activism, community involvement, academic endeavors and/or personal dedication.

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