Graduation 2027

SIPA Graduation (Class Day)

SIPA Graduation (also known as Class Day) will take place on May 20. On Class Day, we will recognize all SIPA’s master’s and PhD graduates and degree candidates from May 2027, February 2027, and October 2026. At the University Commencement on May 19, Columbia will officially confer academic degrees on graduates from every school.

Thursday, May 20, 2027
11:00 a.m. (ET)
South Lawn, Columbia University’s Morningside Campus

Reception to follow

The ceremony will be broadcast via livestream for those unable to attend in person.

Graduates and their guests will receive additional details about ticketing, academic attire, and other matters including event protocols later in the Spring. We look forward to sharing this information as soon as we know more.

Columbia University Commencement

Wednesday, May 19, 2027

The University has not yet announced ticketing instructions for University Commencement.

Visit Columbia’s Commencement website for the latest information about the all-University ceremony. 

Questions?

Please contact SIPA’s Office of Student Affairs (OSA) by email at [email protected] or telephone at 212-854-8590. You can also visit OSA on the 6th Floor of the International Affairs Building.