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Congratulations to Columbia College Class of 2026! Class Day livestreaming begins at 9:30am ET https://vimeo.com/event/5890335

Columbia College Class Day 2026

Congratulations to our undergraduate Columbia Engineering students! Class Day livestreaming will begin at 1:00pm ET

Visit this site to click on the livestream https://commencement.columbia.edu/content/engineering-and-applied-science

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science | Columbia University Commencement Get more details about The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science SEAS Class Day ceremony including date, time, speaker, and other important information.

🎓 We’re excited to announce our honorary degree recipients!

On May 20, Columbia University will confer honorary degrees and the University Medal for Excellence during its University Commencement proceedings. Congratulations to all our extraordinary honorands.

🔹 Jon Batiste, Doctor of Music
🔹 Michael L. Lomax (GSAS'72), Doctor of Laws
🔹 Michael Novak (GS'09), University Medal For Excellence
🔹 Amanda Peet (CC'94), Doctor of Humane Letters
🔹 George Stephanopoulos (CC'82), Doctor of Laws
🔹 Harriet Zuckerman (GSAS'65), Doctor of Letters

Read more about this year's honorees: https://news.columbia.edu/news/columbia-announces-2026-honorary-degree-recipients

Spring 2026 Quick Questions Drop-In Tutoring

During reading days, from Tuesday 5/5 - Thursday 5/7, CSA Tutoring will host Quick Questions Drop-In Tutoring. This is open to ALL CC and SEAS students.

No prior appointment necessary - students can show up during these open hours to ask quick questions. This is not meant to be a review session, but designed to support students with quick questions as they prepare for finals

Here is a link to the schedule: (you have to be signed into LionMail to view): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gt4R1nf86EZKovF9oFgxuOn3euNpHUUftDh9Kv2e70o/edit?usp=sharing

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It's study time on campus. Remember there are multiple Columbia University Libraries to use! Here is a reminder of the location and hours

Library Hours and Locations Open Now | Columbia University Libraries

Join Residential Life, Academic Integrity, and Student & Family Support for your photo finish! Grab your friends and come snap some polaroids to remember your last day of your freshmen year! Customized a frame for your photo, get tips on preparing for final exams, win a prize at the prize wheel, and grab some snacks to help you fuel up for final exams.

https://www.college.columbia.edu/events/2026-05/photo-finish

Upcoming Study Break on May 1st
https://events.columbia.edu/go/yoga

Welcome to all of our admitted students and families to campus today! We are excited to meet you!

Columbia Engineering Class Day Speaker will be CEO Angeliki Frangou

Navios Maritime Partners CEO Angeliki Frangou Named Columbia Engineering Undergraduate Class Day Speaker | Columbia Engineering An alumna of the School, Frangou leads one of the world’s major shipping companies.

Columbia College Class Day Speaker will be Sara Just CC'88

Sara Just CC’88 Will Be Class Day Speaker The award-winning journalist will address the Class of 2026 on May 19.