Graduation Ceremonies Participation Petition
MA students who expect to graduate in the October following GSAS Convocation and University Commencement in May can petition to walk in the May ceremonies.

Policies and Requirements
  • Students who graduated in the October or February prior to the May ceremonies or who have applied to graduate in May do not need to submit this form.
  • Permission to participate in the GSAS Convocation or University Commencement ceremonies does not constitute conferral of a Columbia degree.
  • Students are eligible to walk in only one GSAS Convocation and one University Commencement.
  • All petitions are subject to departmental approval.
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