Barnard College is pleased to announce that its 127th Commencement will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Radio City Music Hall.
If you are the parent of a graduating senior, you can find complete information and updates at Barnard Commencement 2019.
Please be aware that only students who have completed 122 credits (or 121
credits for transfer students) and all of their major and general education requirements will be eligible to participate in May's Commencement exercises. Students who have not completed their requirements or credits will be eligible to participate in a future Commencement. If your student has questions or concerns about graduation eligibility, please direct the student to speak to the Senior Class Dean.
In addition to the Barnard College Commencement on May 20th, a separate Columbia University Commencement ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for the two ceremonies are separate - please see details below.
Commencement 2019 Schedule
Friday, May 17
Barnard College Commencement Rehearsal
Event Oval, Diana Center, Barnard campus
10 a.m. – noon
Time assigned to students based upon seating order
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Time assigned to students based upon seating order
It is mandatory for all graduating seniors participating in Commencement to attend the Commencement Rehearsal (caps and gowns are not worn)
Eligible candidates will receive seven tickets to the Barnard Commencement ceremony. Tickets will be distributed at Commencement Rehearsal.
Sunday, May 19
Baccalaureate Service
St. Paul's Chapel on the Columbia University campus
10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tickets are not required for the Baccalaureate Service; however, registration is requested. Registration will go live on the Columbia University website on February 25, 2019.
Monday, May 20
Barnard Commencement (presentation of degree candidates)
Radio City Music Hall
4 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Tickets are required. Eligible candidates will receive seven tickets to the Barnard Commencement ceremony. Tickets will be distributed at Commencement Rehearsal.
At this ceremony, Barnard degree candidates are individually recognized. The Presentation of Degree Candidates is the more intimate of the two commencement ceremonies and culminates with each Barnard degree candidate crossing the stage to receive congratulations from President Sian Leah Beilock.
Wednesday, May 22
Columbia University Commencement
Columbia University Morningside campus
10:30 a.m.
Tickets are required. Eligible candidates may register for up to four tickets for the Columbia University Commencement ceremony.
Barnard graduating seniors who plan on participating in University Commencement will receive an email on March 25 from the Columbia Commencement Office. For more information on Wednesday's Columbia Commencement activities, visit Columbia University Commencement.
For specific questions, email commencement@barnard.edu.