Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar was correct and complete when compiled; however, the University reserves the right to revise or amend it, in whole or in part, at any time. Registration and change-of-program dates are tentative, and students should consult their registration materials. Information on the current status of the Academic Calendar may be obtained in the Student Service Center, 205 Kent; (212) 854-4400. Calendar information is also available at the Registrar’s website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/.

Fall Term 2012

July
27	Friday. Last day to submit immunity documentation for measles, mumps, and rubella; and to certify meningitis decision on-line.
August
1	Thursday. Last day to apply or reapply for the B.A. degree to be awarded in October. Applications received after this date are automatically applied to the next conferral date.
27	Monday, through September 3, Monday. Orientation for entering students.
31	Friday. Change of program by appointment: first-year students
September
1	Saturday. Change of program by appointment: all students
3	Monday. Labor Day. University holiday.
4	Tuesday. Classes begin for the 257th academic year.
4-7	Tuesday–Friday. Change of program by appointment.
7, 10	Friday and Monday. Deferred examination dates.
10-14	Monday–Friday. Change of program by appointment.
14	Friday. Last day to add courses. Last day to uncover grade for course taken Pass/D/Fail. Last day to drop a Core Curriculum course. Must be registered for a minimum of 12 points.
28	Friday. Last day to confirm, update, or request a waiver from the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan
October
9	Tuesday. Last day for students to drop individual courses.
17	Wednesday. Award of October degrees.
18	Thursday. Midterm Date.
November
1	Thursday. Last day to apply for February degrees. Applications received after this date are automatically applied to the next conferral date.
5	Monday. Academic Holiday.
6	Tuesday. Election Day. University holiday.
15	Thursday. Last day for students to register for R credit and to change a regular course to a Pass/D/Fail course or a Pass/D/Fail course to a regular course.
12-16	Monday–Friday. Registration by appointment for spring 2012 for continuing students only.
22-25	Thursday–Sunday. Thanksgiving holidays.

December
1	Saturday. Last day to apply for May degrees. Applications received after this date are automatically applied to the next conferral date.
10	Monday. Classes end.
11-13	Tuesday-Thursday. Reading period.
14	Friday. Last day to submit immunity documentation for measles, mumps, and rubella; and to certify meningitis decision on-line.
14-21	Friday-Friday. Final examinations.
24	Monday, through January 14, 2012, Monday. Winter holidays.

Spring Term 2013

January
1	Tuesday. Last day for applicants to the Class of 2017 to apply for admission.
15-18	Tuesday–Friday. Change of program by appointment.
21	Monday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. University holiday.
22	Tuesday. Classes begin.
22-25, 28-February 1	Tuesday–Friday, Monday–Friday. Change of program by appointment.
25, 28	Friday and Monday. Deferred examination dates.
February
1	Friday. Last day for new students to confirm, update, or request a waiver from the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan
13	Wednesday. Award of February degrees.
26	Tuesday. Last day for students to drop individual courses.
March
11	Monday. Midterm date.
18-22	Monday–Friday. Spring holidays.
28	Thursday. Last day for students to register for R credit and to change a regular course to a Pass/D/Fail course or a Pass/D/Fail course to a regular course.
April
15-19	Monday–Friday. Registration by appointment for fall 2013 for continuing students only.
May
5	Sunday. Last day for continuing students to apply for financial aid for 2013–2014
6	Monday. Classes end.
7-9	Tuesday–Thursday. Reading period.
10-17	Friday–Friday. Final examinations.
17	Friday. Term ends.

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