Congratulations Class of 2023!
All undergraduate degree candidates and their family and friends are invited to attend the annual Baccalaureate Service.
The Baccalaureate Service is a multifaith service celebrating the completion of each undergraduate's academic career. This ceremony features a procession that includes undergraduate degree candidates from Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of General Studies, and Barnard College. Service highlights include hymns, musical selections, readings, reflections, and speeches by students.
Please register to participate. This registration page is for undergraduate students eligible for graduation from the four undergraduate schools. Guests of graduating students do not need tickets in advance in order to attend the Baccalaureate Service. Seating for guests is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn more about the history of the Baccalaureate Service and this year's student participants here.
For any questions regarding the Baccalaureate Service, please reach out to the Office of Religious Life at [email protected] or the Commencement Office at [email protected].
Columbia University is committed to ensuring that all Commencement activities are accessible to all graduates and guests. If you need any accommodations, please contact Disability Services. Students with requests for information about accessibility or accommodations for the Baccalaureate Service should contact Disability Services at [email protected] or 212-854-2388.
Columbia University is committed to protecting the health and safety of its community. Effective May 11, 2023, graduates, visiting alumni, and guests attending Commencement activities on Columbia’s campuses are strongly recommended to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination and community guidance on indoor masking. Attendees will not be required to attest, show proof of vaccination status or recent test results, however, are encouraged to stay home if feeling unwell or testing positive for COVID-19.
Please visit Columbia University’s Hub for Emergency Preparedness for the latest health and safety policies as they are subject to change.
