Class of 2026, we look forward to honoring your hard work and accomplishments at Class Day and Commencement! We are excited to mark this milestone with you and your family, friends, classmates, faculty, advisers, and dean, and the rest of the Columbia community.

Columbia Engineering Undergraduate Class Day — Monday, May 18

A celebration of the accomplishments of the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ bachelor's degree candidates.

Monday, May 18, 2026
Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.
Columbia University Morningside Campus
South Lawns

Tickets required.

Columbia College Class Day — Tuesday, May 19

A celebration of the accomplishments of Columbia College bachelor’s degree candidates.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
Columbia University Morningside Campus
South Lawns

Tickets required.

Columbia University Commencement — Wednesday, May 20

Columbia University’s Commencement ceremony of the 272nd academic year is a time-honored tradition that dates to 1758 and celebrates graduates from Columbia’s 19 schools and affiliate institutions.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Tickets required.

Additional ceremonies and celebrations information.

Graduating Students

If you’re a graduating senior at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering, find out what you need to ensure you can graduate, receive your diploma, and join the celebrations for the Class of 2026. The Senior Year Checklist gives you a roadmap for each step you need to take.

Learn more about graduation requirements.

Families & Guests

Columbia College and Columbia Engineering look forward to honoring your graduating student’s remarkable accomplishments. Check this site frequently in the days ahead to find up-to-date information about 2026 graduation events. Find details for families and guests.