Degrees are awarded three times a year—in October, February, and May. A candidate for a Public Health degree must file an application, which requires the signature of his/her academic advisor. The application form and graduation checklist are available from the Office of Student Affairs. It may also be downloaded from the following web address: http://www.mailmanschool.org/stuaf/stuaf2/download-form.html

Before submitting the application, students should conduct a degree audit with their academic advisor using the graduation checklist as a guide. The last day to file for each degree is:

• August 1— October degree
• December 1—February degree
• February 1—May degree

Applications received after these dates will not be considered for that conferral date.

If the student is unable to complete degree requirements by the conferral date for which he or she has made application, the student must file another application. Additionally, students who previously filed and did not graduate must meet all requirements before application for graduation will be accepted.

Graduation Ceremony

The University and the School hold Commencement exercises in May for all those who have earned their degrees during the current academic year. In early spring, all the October and February graduates, and all students anticipating a May degree, will be sent information directly in preparation for these events.  All information regarding the graduation ceremony is located online at:  http://www.mailman.columbia.edu/commencement/