Barnard Commencement
The ceremony includes presentations of the Medals of Distinction, remarks to the graduating class, the announcement of the recipient of the Alicia L. Lawrence Memorial Award, and of course, individual graduate recognition.
Commencement 2023
Ceremony Information
The 131st Barnard College Commencement ceremony will be held in-person on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. The Barnard ceremony will be live streamed and available to watch on this page. The Columbia University Commencement will be held earlier that morning at 10:30 a.m. on Columbia’s campus.
The Commencement speaker and medalists to be honored will be announced during the Spring semester.
This page will be updated with information regarding the schedule of Commencement activities, as well as information about registration and tickets to Barnard and Columbia University Commencement ceremonies, cap and gown day, guests with disabilities, photography, parking, and directions.
Health & Safety Protocols
In addition to making each event at Barnard as celebratory as possible, the health and safety of our community is paramount. In compliance with Barnard’s COVID-19 policies, all in-person attendees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masking is a critical public health tool and is strongly encouraged indoors, but is not currently required at Barnard events. Health and Safety Protocols will be updated in accordance with current Barnard College guidelines. Additional details will be communicated closer to the event.
Accommodations
For information on accommodations, please visit the Accommodations page for a list of nearby hotels. You may also wish to review Columbia’s Visitors Center for additional listings. Some accommodations offer discounted rates to Barnard and Columbia University guests.
The Ceremonies
The Columbia University Commencement grants degrees to the graduates of all of Columbia’s schools, colleges, and affiliates, including Barnard College.
The Baccalaureate Service opens Commencement week with an interfaith, intercultural service celebrating the completion of each undergraduate’s academic career.
Contact Us
If you have comments or questions, please contact commencement@barnard.edu.
Commencement FAQs
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