Apply to Graduate on SSOL
Deadline: January 1
All students must students must submit a graduation application. The application is found on Student Services Online (SSOL) under the Degree Application Status tab. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Apply for Degree or Certification button. Graduation applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than January 1. "Submitted" status is confirmation that your application was processed.
Your diploma will be printed under your legal full name. You can verify the presentation of your name on SSOL under Academic Profile. If you wish to make changes to the name that will display on your diploma, you may do so by writing to the Office of the Registrar at [email protected]. Prior to emailing, read about the documentation required for a name change.
Students must enter a Diploma Address on SSOL in order to receive a diploma. Diplomas are mailed approximately four weeks after the degree conferral date. Please ensure the address you provide will be current for at least two months after graduation. Your diploma will be sent exclusively to the diploma address on file for you.
Grad Fair for Regalia
Deadline: February 17-20
Regalia is mandatory for University Commencement and MBA Recognition. All academic attire, including the cap and gown, is ordered through the Columbia University Bookstore. For more information on academic attire, graduation announcements, class rings, and diploma frames, please contact the bookstore at [email protected] or 212-854-9724.
From February 17 to February 20 at the Morningside University Bookstore (11 AM - 6 PM), the Book Store will host a Grad Fair to support students on the regalia process.
Online Regalia Purchases Begin
Starting: February 22
As a reminder, regalia is mandatory for University Commencement and MBA Recognition. All academic attire, including the cap and gown, is ordered through the Columbia University Bookstore. For more information on academic attire, graduation announcements, class rings, and diploma frames, please contact the bookstore at [email protected] or 212-854-9724.
Graduation Award Nominations
Deadline: March 6
As we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026, we invite you to participate in the graduation awards nomination process. These awards recognize individuals who have made a meaningful impact on the student experience throughout the program. Please review the eligibility guidelines in the survey before submitting your responses.
All nominations will be reviewed by the appropriate committee. Please fill out this form by Friday, March 6 at 9 AM.
Student Speaker Application
Deadline: March 13
Each year a member of the graduating class is selected by their peers to speak on a topic of their choice on behalf of the student body at the Recognition Ceremony. This is the most prestigious and honored of all roles at Recognition. During the Recognition Ceremony, the student speaker will be provided no more than 5-7 minutes for their speech.
If you are interested in applying to be the Student Speaker, please review the steps below:
- Please film a 30-second (maximum) video of yourself giving a small section of the speech you would make at Recognition. Videos over 30 seconds will be sent back and asked to be edited.
- Upload your video on Google Drive and share your video with [email protected] by Friday, March 13 at 9 AM.
- Submissions will be compiled and shared with the graduating class via a Google Folder. There, the Class of 2026 will be able to view your video and select their preferred top three speakers.
- CBS Administrators will review the top three candidates and then select the Student Speaker.
Please note, there will be 1 MBA, 1 MS, and 1 EMBA-NY speaker.
Tassle Registration Closes
Deadline: April 17
A Tassle registration reminder will be sent to all students in early March. Your Tassle registration is due by April 17. You will not be able to access your Tassle account or make any changes after the deadline has passed.
Please note: The name entered in the Tassle form is the name that will be displayed and pronounced at the Recognition Ceremony. Make sure to double check that it is the correct name, as we have run into issues with autofill, etc. in the past.