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Baccalaureate Service

May 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
America/New_York
St. Paul's Chapel, 1160 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 Nave

Congratulations Class of 2024!

All undergraduate degree candidates and their family and friends are invited to attend the annual Baccalaureate Service.

The Baccalaureate Service is a multifaith celebration of undergraduate commencement. Service highlights include musical performances, reflections, and readings by students from diverse faith traditions. The 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. 

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. 

All undergraduates who particpate in the Baccalaureate Service will recieve a commemorative pin. Register to attend the service and recieve the pin below!

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.

Contact Information

Commencement Office
(212) 854-1753