On May 17, 2006, GSAS awarded the PhD to 522 students and the MA to 386. Prior to University Commencement, GSAS Dean Henry C. Pinkham presided over three convocation ceremonies.

MA Convocation Ceremony
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Lerner Hall
Program and Remarks
Degree Candidates (by department/program)

PhD Convocation Ceremony for degree candidates in Biomedical Sciences and affiliated PhD programs in Columbia professional schools
Monday, May 15, 2006
St. Paul's Chapel
Program and Remarks
Degree Candidates (by department/program)
 

PhD Convocation Ceremony for degree candidates in Arts and Sciences departments and programs
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
St. Paul's Chapel
Program and Remarks
Degree Candidates (by department/program)