Graduation at Columbus State
Columbus State Community College holds Commencement Ceremonies two times a year, on
the last Friday of Autumn and Spring Semesters. To view the program of past ceremonies,
please visit the programs section. Watch graduation live! View livestream.
2019 Commencement Ceremony
Spring Semester 2019 - Friday, May 10, 2019 at 10:00am Celeste Center at
the Ohio Expo Center
Commencement SP19 Ceremony Details
When: Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. (Graduates should arrive at 8:30 a.m. to check in)
Where: Celeste Center- Ohio Expo Center/State Fairgrounds - 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211
Parking: $5 event parking at the Expo Center.
Caps and Gowns: Caps and gowns may be ordered from the Columbus State Bookstore. The cost of the
cap, gown and Columbus State tassel is $34.99. Graduates may purchase their attire
at the Bookstore or online. There is no charge for cords.
Guest Tickets: not required
Accesible Seating: provided
Interpreting & Captioning Services: provided
Photography: Bruce Heflin Photography-images available to view online after ceremony at www.mypicturesnow.com
Commencement Address: David Brown, Founder and Creative Director, Harmony Project
The program will be posted online, in the programs section, when it is finalized the week of the ceremony.
The Graduation Ceremony will be live streamed on the web, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Please visit the registrar's information on the website for details about how to apply to graduate and RSVP for the ceremony.
