Commencement 2008

May 21st, 2008, 10:30am
Morningside Campus
Low Plaza

All Columbia University degree candidates are invited and encouraged to participate in the University Commencement on May 21, 2008. Each degree candidate can receive four tickets for the Morningside Commencement, which can be given to friends and family (a degree candidate needs no ticket if he or she is wearing academic regalia).

School of Nursing Commencement Exercises
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

6:45 p.m.
The New Balance Track & Field Arena, 216 Fort Washington Ave. at 168th St.
Academic regalia required

Reception

Reception immediately following graduation ceremony.
Location: The New Balance Track & Field Arena, 216 Fort Washington Ave. at 168th St.

Tickets and Invitations

MORNINGSIDE TICKETS
Four tickets for the graduation ceremony on the Morningside campus are allotted to each degree candidate. Tickets are required for everyone except degree candidates and officers of the University in academic dress. Alumni and expected graduates are required to complete the "School of Nursing and University Commencement Tickets” form and return it to the Office of Student Affairs no later than April 11, in order to receive tickets. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for the form.

SCHOOL OF NURSING INVITATIONS
There is no limit on the amount of guests you may bring. Graduates must RSVP by completing the "School of Nursing and University Commencement Tickets” form so that we can accommodate everyone for both the ceremony and the reception. Return the form to the Office of Student Affairs no later than April 11, in order to receive invitations. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for the form.

Tickets and Invitations will be available for pick-up in the Office of Student Affairs on April 21, 22, and 23 from 9am to 5pm.

Diplomas

For May graduates, diplomas will be available at the reception after the ceremony.

Pins

For February and May graduates, SON pins will be available at the reception after the ceremony.

Grad Fairs

To assist you with your graduation needs, there will be Grad Fairs held on both the Morningside and Medical campuses. We encourage graduates and expected graduates to attend one of these events. Please note that Master souvenir gowns are available for immediate pick up only at the Morningside bookstore (not the Medical campus bookstore). Discounts that will be available at both Grad Fairs are:

Columbia University Bookstore Grad Fair: March 25-27
Location: Morningside Campus, 2922 Broadway at 115th Street, Lerner Hall
Hours: 10am – 7pm

Masters degree candidates may purchase regalia at this fair. Doctoral candidates will be measured and may place orders for regalia.

CUMC Audubon Bookstore (Barnes & Noble) Grad Fair: March 28
Location: 3954 Broadway at 165th Street
Hours: 10am – 4pm

Doctoral candidates will be measured and may place orders for regalia.

Academic Regalia

Masters Degree Candidates – Masters gowns are yours to keep. There are two ways to receive your regalia:

  1. Go to the Morningside Bookstore: Regalia is available for pickup beginning March 25th through Commencement Day. Pre-ordering is not necessary for Masters gowns.
  2. Out-of-town students can have their gown shipped to them by faxing a Master Regalia Order Form to the Morningside Bookstore. Order forms must be sent by May 9 to ensure they are delivered on time. The form and details are available at www.columbiagraduation.com

NOTE: You must place your order by April 11 to avoid a $20 late fee.

Doctoral Degree Candidates – Doctoral gowns and hoods can be rented or purchased. SON graduates should purchase the Velvet Tam. There are two ways to receive your regalia:

  1. Attend either the Morningside or CUMC Grad Fair to be measured for your gown. Doctoral students that chose to RENT a gown will have to pick up their gown at the Morningside Bookstore. Doctoral students that PURCHASE a gown will have their gown shipped to the address that they request. Pick up of rental gowns begins on May 6 at Morningside Bookstore and continues through Commencement Day.
  2. Complete a Doctorate Regalia Order Form and fax to the Morningside Bookstore. May 2 is the last day to place an order for the guaranteed delivery of correct gown and hood lining colors. The form and details are available at www.columbiagraduation.com Orders placed by April 11 will be available for pickup at the Morningside Bookstore from May 6 through Commencement Day.

NOTE: You must place your order by April 11 to avoid a $20 late fee.

For details and pricing on regalia, click here: www.columbiagraduation.com

Photographer 

A professional photographer will take pictures of each graduate during the SON ceremony.

Travel & Accommodations

Are you expecting out of town family and guests for graduation? Click here for travel and accommodations in New York City: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ceremonies/commencement/docs/guests/accomodations/index.html