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Black Graduation

Black Graduation serves as an intimate gathering for family, friends, and members of the Columbia community to celebrate the culture and accomplishments of the undergraduate graduating class. This ceremony has a long-standing history within the University and is a celebration of the accomplishments of Columbia and Barnard Black undergraduate graduates. Originally through the Black Students Organization, Black Graduation was first initiated by students who wanted the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the important role that Black students have played in shaping the landscape of Columbia. Black Graduation is sponsored by Multicultural Affairs | Undergraduate Student Life and Black Students Organization. Support is provided by Columbia Alumni Association and GS Student Life. 

FLI Graduation

The FLI Graduation ceremony celebrates students who will be the first in their family to graduate from college or who come from low-income backgrounds. This event provides an intimate setting for family, friends, alumni, faculty, staff, and students to recognize the achievements and impact of first-generation and low-income (FLI) students.

Asian Graduation

Asian Graduation is an annual celebration recognizing the achievements of our graduating Asian (East Asian, South Asian and Southeast Asian) and Pacific Islander communities on campus. In collaboration with the Asian Columbia Alumni Association, we honor the legacies of heritages and histories, the voices that have individually and collectively impacted the University, and the invaluable network of shared strength and support among fellow Columbians – past and present. Asian Graduation is sponsored by Multicultural Affairs | Undergraduate Student Life. Support is provided by the Asian Columbia Alumni Association, Columbia Alumni Association and GS Student Life. 

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation is an annual graduation and award ceremony celebrating our graduating LGBTQ and allied students from Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, the School of General Studies and Ba

Multicultural Affairs Graduation Cords

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

Multicultural Graduations

Multicultural Affairs collaborates with student organizations, alumni groups, and other offices to organize multicultural graduation ceremonies that celebrate the accomplishments of students who have engaged in one or many of Columbia's diverse communities.

2020 Multicultural Graduation Cord Recipients

Presented by Multicultural Affairs, the Multicultural Graduation Cords are given to graduating seniors in Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, and the School of General Studies who have de

2025 Multicultural Affairs Graduation Cord Celebration: Recipient RSVP

Congratulations on being selected to receive a Multicultural Affairs graduation cord! This form is for cord recipients to register for the ceremony and receive the most up-to-date information about our celebration.

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Multicultural Affairs

Disability Justice Focus Group

What do you wish the Columbia University community understood about disability, accessibility and ableism? Multicultural Affairs is looking for a small group of student volunteers who have experience and/or interest in disability justice activism to participate in a one-hour focus group. Participants will be asked to share their experiences around disability, accessibility and ableism on campus and in the larger community to inform the development of a new disability justice workshop curriculum and accessible event-planning guide. Lunch will be served!

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Multicultural Affairs
 
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