F.A.Q.'s
| 1. When is cap and gown distribution? |
| 2. When and where can I pick up my diploma? |
| 3. Where is the commencement venue? |
| 4. Are there tickets for commencement? |
| 5. How long is each ceremony? |
| 6. What parking lots are nearby? How much does parking cost? |
| 7. What public transportation is available to the Chicago Theatre? |
| 8. How do I get fitted for my cap and gown? |
| 9. How do I opt in or out of walking in the ceremony? |
| 10. How can I arrange for special assistance for myself or one of my guests? |
| 11. How can I stay connected after I graduate? |
| 12. I never got my official graduation booklet in the mail! |
| 13. How can I get involved in Manifest? |
| 14. Does Columbia recommend any specific hotels for visiting family and friends? |
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1. When is cap and gown distribution? |
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2. When and where can I pick up my diploma?
You are technically required to pick up your diploma, however you may request to have it mailed for a $7.00 fee. Diplomas will only be issued once academic and financial obligations have been satisfied. Please contact The Office of Degree Evaluation at 312.369.7923. Please note: Students who recently separated from the college and did not return for the next term may have an SFS hold on their account. These students will need to complete exit counseling before the hold can be removed. Please visit www.studentloans.gov to complete exit counseling. Once exit counseling has been completed, the hold will be removed. |
| 3. Where is the commencement venue? Commencement will take place at the Chicago Theatre at 175 N. State St. This Chicago landmark, with its iconic marquee, will be a wonderful venue in which to celebrate our graduates. For more information about the theatre’s history, please see their site. |
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4. Are there tickets for commencement? Please note the Chicago Theatre’s policy is that all children who have reached their second birthday require a ticket to gain admittance. |
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5. How long is each ceremony? |
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6. What parking lots are nearby? How much does parking cost? |
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7. What public transportation is available to the Chicago Theatre? |
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8. How do I get fitted for my cap and gown? |
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9. How do I opt in or out of walking in the ceremony? |
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10. How can I arrange for special assistance for myself or one of my guests? |
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11. How can I stay connected after I graduate? |
| 12. I never got my official graduation booklet in the mail! download it here! |
| 13. How can I get involved in Manifest? Contact your departmental liaison to find out what your major is planning for its graduates! |
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14. Does Columbia recommend any specific hotels for visiting family and friends? 720 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 The Hilton Chicago, located on our South Loop campus, is the preferred hotel vendor for guests of Columbia College Chicago. Guests can enjoy a discounted rate on rooms and are entitled to a 25% discount off all food and beverage (excluding alcohol) in the Hilton Chicago’s three primary restaurant outlets. You can book your discounted rooms the following ways:
Club Quarters 111 West Adams St. Chicago, IL 60603 Reservations: www. Columbia guests are entitled to a discounted rate at Club Quarters. To take advantage of the Columbia rate, please book your room online at www.clubquarters.com and use password "columbiacollege."
ADDITIONAL HOTELS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA: Blackstone Hotel 636 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (312) 447-0955 Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (877) 865-5321 Residence Inn by Marriott 201 E. Walton Place Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (312) 943-9800 Hotel Blake 500 S. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (312) 986-1234 Homewood Suites by Hilton 40 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (312) 644-2222 Best Western Grant Park 1100 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (312) 922-2900 The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel 819 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Reservations: (312) 765-0536 Hotel Sax Chicago 333 N. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610 Reservations: (312) 245-0333 |












