Doctoral Graduates

Visit the Virtual Video Booth and make a video for the ceremony.

Take a moment and send a message of appreciation to your faculty members. You can send a written message or a photo for the Appreciation Board or you can record a short video.

• Send the title and a photo of the day you defended. This could be a photo of the Zoom session or your party afterwards!
• Send a brief message to your advisor(s) here.

Teachers College is pleased to provide two honor cords: one for students who are currently serving or have served in the United States Armed Services and one for diversity and first generation graduates. Please click this link to register for your cord. Cords will be shipped anywhere in the world though if shipped outside the United States, customs fees paid by the graduate may apply.

There is a long-standing Convocation tradition that students of color and first gen students write letters to their families and loved ones thanking them for their support over the years.

• Please take a moment and write a 130-260 word letter in the language of your choice and submit it here.
• We will select 2 letters to be featured in the 2021 Convocation ceremony. All letters will be displayed on the Convocation website.
• Deadline to be considered for the ceremony is Friday, March 5, 2021. Submissions after this date will automatically go on the website.