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After the successful defense and complete deposit of the
dissertation, the degree is awarded on the next subsequent conferral date, in
October, February or May of each year.The student should clear all outstanding accounts, including those in Student
Financial Services, Health Services, Columbia Information Technology, the
Library and the Registrar’s Office. Celebrations for candidates from these
three conferral dates are held once each year in May: degree candidates are
invited to robe and march in the annual Doctoral Convocation in the Graduate School and University Commencement. There
are no conferral ceremonies held in October or February. At the time of
deposit, all candidates will receive a letter from the Dean's Office certifying
completion of all academic requirements for the doctoral degree.
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