Schedule of Events
IMPORTANT INFORMATION / UPDATES
Dear Members of the Teachers College Community:
Colleges and universities across the country, including CU, TC, and Barnard, are enhancing the level of safety and security at their convocations by prohibiting or searching bags and/or packages. If you are attending Convocation for TC, CU, or Barnard please do not bring bags or packages to the venue. If you do bring a bag or package to a convocation please arrive early and be prepared to have the bag or package checked by Public Safety personnel prior to your admittance.
Thank you for your cooperation.
All ticket reservation has officially closed.
TO PICK UP YOUR CU TICKETS:
Requested guest tickets will be distributed at the Columbia University Bookstore on the following dates and times. Please bring your email confirmation along with your TCID to pick up your tickets from your school.
- Wednesday, May 15: 1-8 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16: 1-8 p.m.
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Friday, May 17: 1-8 p.m.
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Saturday, May 18: 1-6 p.m.
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Monday, May 20: 1-8 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 21: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
1) All students wishing to process are required to wear academic attire.
2) All students are required to have photo IDs (i.e. drivers license, passport etc.)
3) All students please bring your TC ID with you as well.
4) All students are required to carry their ticket confirmation email (from CU) so that document can be matched to their ID.
Please note that the online registration for Teachers College tickets will be open on
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013
THROUGH
THURSDAY MAY 2, 2013
Please continue to check your myTC Portal at that time to register and print your tickets.
Teachers College Convocations & Ceremonies
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
MASTERS CONVOCATION I
PROGRAM
8:00 a.m. Doors open for guests with disabilities
8:30 a.m. Students call time to line up SYNOD HOUSE
8:30 a.m. Doors open to general public – (general public seating is unreserved)
9:15 a.m. Candidates process to Cathedral
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon MASTERS CEREMONY I
- Arts & Humanities
- Biobehavioral Sciences
- Counseling & Clinical Psychology
- Curriculum & Teaching
- Education Policy & Social Analysis
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Reception will follow at Teachers College, Russell Courtyard (weather pending) and the Dining Hall. Rain location: Dining Hall
MASTERS CONVOCATION II
12:30 p.m. Doors open for guests with disabilities
1:00 p.m. Students call time to line up SYNOD HOUSE
1:00 p.m. Doors open to general public – (general public seating is unreserved)
1:45 a.m. Candidates process to Cathedral
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MASTERS CEREMONY II
- Health & Behavior Studies
- Human Development
- International & Transcultural Studies
- Mathematics, Science & Technology
- Organization & Leadership
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception will follow at Teachers College, Russell Courtyard (weather pending) and the Dining Hall. Rain location: Dining Hall
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:30 a.m. Columbia University Commencement
Low Plaza on Morningside Campus
TEACHERS COLLEGE DOCTORAL HOODING CEREMONY
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
12:30 p.m. Doors open for guests with disabilities
1:00 p.m. Students call time to line up SYNOD HOUSE
1:00 p.m. Doors open to general public – (general public seating is unreserved)
1:45 a.m. Candidates process to Cathedral
2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. DOCTORAL HOODING CEREMONY
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception will follow at Teachers College, Russell Courtyard and Zankel Main Hall (weather pending) and the Dining Hall. Rain location: Dining Hall and Everett Lounge
Celebrating Tradition - Historical Fact
The word Convocation was first used in the 14th century. < Latin convocation- < convocare (see convoke).
