The 2020 Graduation Calendar Information contains important dates for successful graduation. A pdf version can be found by accessing the Graduation Calendar Download.
February
February 12, 2020 | J.D. Graduation Informational Meeting |
February 13, 2020 | LL.M. Graduation Informational Meeting |
February 13, 2020 | Visas for Family Members Students who require invitation letters in order to obtain travel visas for family members may request these from the Student Services Office by SIGNING UP HERE. |
February 18-20, 2020 | Graduation portrait shots with GradImages |
February 17-21, 2020 | Graduation Speakers (JD and LLM) can submit a 2-minute video. |
February 24-26, 2020 | JD and LLM Graduation Speakers |
February 24-March 4, 2020 | Graduation Marshal Application |
February 24-March 4, 2020 | Willis LM. Reese Prize Award Survey |
February 28, 2020 | Deadline: Bar Housing Application |
March
March 1, 2020 | Deadline: Completion of pro bono service requirement (JDs Only). Please see the Pro Bono Forms and Guidelines and FAQs for details. For further questions, contact Nadine Mompremier. |
March 2-March 4, 2020 | JD and LLM Graduation Speakers Runoff |
March 4, 2020 | Deadline: (1) AUDIO pronunciation, (2) PHONETIC pronunciation, (3) Name on Program, and (4) Office of Career Services GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT SURVEY (JDs only) |
March 10-12, 2020 | Graduation Fair at Columbia University Bookstore |
March 23, 2020 | (CANCELLED) Class Gift Kick-Off |
March 27, 2020 | Deadline: Last day to place orders of cap, gown, and hood without late fee until 7 p.m. Students who do not meet the deadline are responsible for the full cost of renting Graduation Regalia. The total cost is $185 plus $20 late fee. (This is not negotiable, please do not ask for an exception). If you can NOT go to the bookstore, please send an email at [email protected] of your name, UNI email, height, degree (LW) and the circumference of your head. |
March 31, 2020 | Deadline: Submit names of guests in wheelchairs and guests who require ASL interpretation, closed captioning, or similar assistance to SurveyMonkey SIGN UP HERE. |
March 31, 2020 | Deadline: Submit names and ages of children (yours!) whom you’d like to have joined you as you walk across the stage SIGN UP HERE. |
April
April 1, 2020 | Deadline: submission of the final draft of the J.D. Major Writing Credit paper and for all Fall 2019 outstanding written work for J.D. and LL.M. degree candidates (unless the instructor specifies an earlier due date). |
April 3, 2020 | (CANCELLED) Graduation Cruise organized by the Graduation Committee Chairs. |
April 1-30, 2020 | The application period for the July administration of the NY State Bar Examination. Make sure to submit your application during this period. |
April 6, 9, 14,22, 2020 | Registration Services Office Handwriting Samples for the NY Bar Exam. These sessions will take place from 12-2 pm outside of WJWH L107. |
April 15, 2020 | Deadline: Bar Housing Decision Date. |
April 20 - 22, 2020 | Law School Graduation Tickets distribution at Big Warren 5th floor from 12 - 2 p.m. Each graduate will get (6) six tickets. If you are unable to pick up the tickets email [email protected] and copy the name of the person you are giving permission to pick up the tickets. |
April 24-27, 2020 | Ticket Lottery for Law School graduation for any request more than the six allocated. Results by May 1st. An email will be sent on the morning of April 24th with the lottery link. |
April 29, 2020 | Last day of Spring 2020 classes, is the deadline for all May 2020 degree candidates to submit written work in Spring 2020 non-exam offerings (unless the instructor specifies an earlier due date). |
April 30, 2020 | Deadline: filing applications to take the July bar exam in New York State. |
May
May 1, 2020 | LLMs taking the July 2020 bar examination must submit the Law School Certificate of Attendance form to Registration Services. JDs taking the exam do not need to do this because NYS BOLE will communicate directly with Registration Services. |
May 1, 2020 | Law School Graduation Ticket Lottery Results. |
May 2, 2020 | Graduation Ball at Capitale organized by the Graduation Committee Chairs. |
May 8 - 15, 2020 | Rental gown distribution to students begins and continues through May 15th at 4 p.m. Gowns are to be picked up at the Columbia Bookstore. |
May 15, 2020 | Date by which all grades for May 2020 degree candidates must be recorded in Lawnet to allow graduation clearance by the close of business on Monday, May 18. Grades for courses without final exams are requested by Monday, May 11. |
May 18, 2020 | Law School Graduation on campus. Line up for graduating students in Roone Arledge Auditorium in Lerner Hall, 4:00 p.m. |
May 20, 2020 | University Commencement, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meet in Jerome Greene Lobby, Line up at JG Lobby, 8:30 a.m. |
May 22, 2020 | Deadline: Your locker will be reclaimed and secured by Building Services. If you would like to continue using your locker through August 4th, please email [email protected] or visit the Info Center on or before May 22nd. |
June
June 5, 2020 | Last day to return rental gown and hood to the Columbia Bookstore. The cap is yours to keep. |