Although words are powerful, we understand that now is a time for action. We are committed to our schools and communities being forces for change in the fight against systemic racism. We welcome your thoughts and encourage you to also find opportunities to participate in this movement by educating yourself on Black history and anti-racism, volunteering in local efforts to combat racism, joining peaceful demonstrations in your community and voting in upcoming elections.
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Native Graduation provides an intimate setting for family, friends, alumni, faculty, staff, and students to recognize the accomplishments of the graduates while embracing their new important roles as Columbia alumni.
Latinx Graduation (formerly Raza Graduation) has a long-standing history within the university of celebrating the accomplishments of our undergraduate Latinx graduates, as well as recognizing the role that Latinx students have played in shaping Columbia’s landscape. This ceremony provides an intimate setting for students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends to honor the graduates, in addition to welcoming them into their important roles as Columbia and Barnard alumni.
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.
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 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 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
