SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

SIPA Graduation 2013

There are two ceremonies connected to your graduation from SIPA; our own graduation ceremony for graduates of the MPA, MIA, PEPM, EMPA, MPA/ESP programs and PhD in Sustainable Development, and the University Commencement where academic year 2012-2013 degrees are officially conferred on graduates from all Columbia schools. The dates and locations of the ceremonies are as follows:

Columbia University Commencement

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:30am, College Walk
SIPA graduates assemble on Ancell Plaza at 9:30am

Visit the Commencement webpage for more information:

http://www.columbia.edu/content/commencement-week.html

SIPA Graduation

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:00am - 1:00pm
South Lawn, Morningside Campus

Guest seating begins at 10:00am on South Lawn.   Graduates assemble in Low Library at 10:00 am.

Graduation Speaker

George Stephanopoulos will deliver the keynote address.

Reception for SIPA Grads
A reception will be held immediately following the SIPA Graduation on Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Location: Ancell and Revson Plaza (near SIPA and the Law school)

Tickets

Updated ticket information will be available closer to graduation.

Office of Career Services Survey: Before collecting your tickets, please fill out the mandatory OCS Survey. Survey participation is required, and will take only a minute. We will provide the link shortly before graduation.

Cap and Gown may be purchased at Columbia University Bookstore, and will be available for purchase throughout graduation. The attire is custom designed with Columbia Blue Fabric and has Columbia Crowns embroidered on the front velvet panels. These gowns are not rentals, but souvenirs, and are yours to keep.

Diplomas
The University Registrar will mail diplomas to all SIPA graduates. Diplomas will be mailed to the address submitted on the “Application for Degree” form. Students should expect their diplomas 6-8 weeks after they are certified for their degree.

October and February Graduates
Students who graduate in October 2012 or February 2013 will be invited to participate in the May 2013 Graduation Ceremony. You will be contacted by the Office of Student Affairs to confirm your participation. October and February graduates should arrange email forwarding to receive graduation communications. Email forwarding for alumni can be arranged at: http://alumni.columbia.edu/email

Disability Access
For the SIPA Graduation Ceremony, guests with disabilities, limited mobility, the elderly needing assistance, or those needing sign language interpretation should enter the campus at 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. You will be directed to the South Lawns and a designated seating area for guests with disabilities.

Guests with disabilities do not need to alert the SIPA in advance to reserve seating or to make other arrangements. No special tickets are required to enter designated seating areas; general admission tickets may be used.

Visit the University Commencement Web site for information about disability access for Commencement.

Graduation Awards and Prizes
Awards for outstanding work or service are listed in the SIPA Graduation program. See details.

Questions?
If you have further questions about SIPA Graduation, please call (212-854-8690) or visit the Student Affairs Office, sixth floor, International Affairs Building.

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