哥伦比亚大学 is excited to welcome graduates, 朋友, 家庭, and loved ones to Commencement on Friday, 5月2日, 2025, to celebrate their exceptional academic achievements.
Below, you will find helpful information and resources for participants and guests. Additional ceremony details will become available closer to the ceremony date.
Date, Time, and Location
哥伦比亚大学 will celebrate graduate and undergraduate ceremonies on Friday, 5月2日, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the 哥伦比亚 Metropolitan Convention Center, 林肯街1101号, 哥伦比亚, SC 29201.
直播
To accommodate those unable to attend commencement in person, the College will livestream all ceremonies through 哥伦比亚大学’s YouTube page.
Ticket Information
Tickets are required for all guests attending the graduation ceremony. Each graduate will receive an allotted number of tickets for their guests. Tickets are emailed to each graduate to disperse to their loved ones.
Parking, Student/Guest Arrival, and Seating
Parking for commencement is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating. Doors to the commencement venue will open for students one and a half hours before the start of the ceremony (8:30 AM). Doors for family and 朋友 will open an hour before the start of the ceremony (9:00 AM) and close 10 minutes before the ceremony begins (9:50 AM). Latecomers will be allowed to enter the venue after the processional.
礼仪 & 服装
Commencement is a formal, dignified ceremony recognizing the academic achievements of the College's scholars. While it is an occasion for celebration, it also calls for a level of decorum befitting this long-standing, respected tradition.
- All candidates must wear a 哥伦比亚大学 cap and gown to participate in commencement.
- Stoles and cords for academic and service honors will be provided to qualifying candidates before the commencement ceremony. Beneath the regalia, candidates are asked to dress professionally, similar to what you might wear to a formal business interview.
Ceremony Photography
For the convenience of our graduation candidates and their 家庭, the College has arranged for a professional photographer to capture the moment candidates are awarded their diplomas. The College’s Marketing and Communications Office also provides photography and videography at the event, which is available on social media after the ceremony.
Family members and 朋友 are encouraged to remain seated and enjoy the ceremony.
问题
Students requiring any special assistance during the ceremony should contact 学生事务 at 803.786.3720.
For any graduation-related questions, please contact the 注册商's Office at 803.786.3672 or 注册商@哥伦比亚SC.edu.