2010 Graduation
University Commencement
May 18, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Morningside Campus
Low Plaza
Degree candidates are invited and encouraged to participate in the University Commencement on May 18, 2010. Academic regalia is required for all degree candidates. 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).
University Commencement 2010 website
School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony
May 18, 2010
2:00 p.m.
The Riverside Church of New York City
490 Riverside Drive (between 120th & 122nd St.)
There is no limit on the amount of guests students may bring.
Academic regalia required for all MS and Doctoral degree candidates.
White Coats required for all BS candidates.
For Directions, view The Riverside Church website: http://www.theriversidechurchny.org/about/?directions
Doors to the Graduation Ceremony will open at 1:00 p.m. for guest seating. The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 pm.Reception
There will be a reception immediately following the Graduation Ceremony at The Riverside Church for graduates and their guests.
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.
Photographer
A professional photographer will take pictures of each graduate during the SON ceremony. Photos will be available to students and their families for purchase.
Disability Accommodations
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is pleased to coordinate any disability related services or accommodations for graduates or their guests with disabilities for the University's Commencement activities. Details on disability access can be found online: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ceremonies/commencement/docs/guests/disability/index.html
Graduates that have any guests that require disability seating at the School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony should contact Tania Quispe in the Office of Student Affairs at tpq2101@columbia.edu. At the SON Graduation ceremony, the accessible entrance for guests with disabilities or elderly guests who may have difficulty climbing stairs is located at 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets.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
This website is the official way that SON students learn updates about Commencement. Any changes will be updated over the course of the spring semester, typically once a month. Students should check this website for updates.