Graduating Students

□	August 1: October graduates application deadline to graduate
□	November 1: February graduates application deadline to graduate
□	December 1: May graduates application deadline to graduate

□	February: Register for University Commencement and request guest tickets Purchase graduation invitations/announcements Students can begin placing orders for Academic Regalia through the Bookstore Like the Commencement Facebook page for updates Stay updated on everything to do with Commencement. View the February issue of the Commencement News
□	March: Enjoy Spring Break! Attend Grad Fair in the Morningside Heights Bookstore Visit the Career Education Center for tips on improving your resume and looking for employment post-graduation Notify your family and friends about University Commencement and your school's ceremony Are you a graduating student? Can you sing? Then audition for Columbia Idol! More information, including audition dates, eligibility and rules, will be forthcoming in early March. Stay updated on everything to do with Commencement. View the March issue of the Commencement News
□	April: Connect with the Columbia Alumni Association about the great benefits after graduation Download the Commencement App to your mobile device Deadline to place your order for Academic Regalia without $20 penalty Stay updated on everything to do with Commencement. View the April issue of the Commencement News
□	May: University Commencement tickets distributed Final deadline to order Academic Regalia to ensure correct delivery Good luck on your final exams!

□	May 18-22: School Ceremonies and Baccalaureate
□	May 21 at 10:15 a.m.: University Commencement
□	After May 21: May graduates pick up diplomas per instructions from their respective schools Update your information in the Alumni Directory for exclusive invitations, alumni benefits, and opportunities that you are now eligible for as a member of the Columbia Alumni Association. alumni.columbia.edu/directory

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