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Columbia’s academic year consists of two 15-week semesters (fall and spring), plus a summer session. While the usual term of a class is a full 15 weeks, some subjects may be offered in shorter periods, ranging from one to eight weeks. Such intensive segments meet more frequently than traditional, 15-week courses. Courses are scheduled during the day and evening as well as on Saturdays. The January session (J-Session), part of the spring semester, is designed to offer concentrated learning experiences usually not available in the regular semester. Such courses are designed for both the matriculating and non-matriculating undergraduate student and may include, but are not limited to, immersion, intensive research, travel, certification, internships, master classes, community service, and workshops.
Fall Semester 2016
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Labor Day holiday
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Monday, September 5
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Semester begins
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Tuesday, September 6
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Add Deadline for the 15-week session
(Last day to add or change courses)
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Monday, September 12
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Drop Deadline for the 15-week session
(Last day to drop courses)
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Monday, September 19
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Withdrawal Deadline for the 15-week session
(Last day to withdraw from courses)
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Monday, October 31
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Thanksgiving
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Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27
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Semester Ends
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Saturday, December 17
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January Session 2017
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Session begins
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Tuesday, January 3
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday
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Monday, January 16
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Session ends
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Saturday, January 21
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Spring Semester 2017
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Semester begins
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Monday, January 23
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Add Deadline for the 15-week session
(Last day to add or change courses)
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Saturday, January 28
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Drop Deadline for the 15-week session
(Last day to drop courses)
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Saturday, February 4
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Withdrawal Deadline for the 15-week session
(Last day to withdraw from courses)
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Saturday, March 18
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Spring break
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Monday, March 20 - Saturday, March 25
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Semester ends
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Saturday, May 13
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Commencement
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Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14
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Summer Session 2017
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Session begins
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Monday, May 22
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Add Deadline
(Last day to add or change courses)
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Varies by sub-session. See colum.edu/records
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Drop Deadline
(Last day to drop courses)
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Varies by sub-session. See colum.edu/records
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Memorial Day holiday
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Monday, May 29
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Withdrawal Deadline
(Last day to withdraw from courses)
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Varies by sub-session. See colum.edu/records
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Independence Day holiday
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Tuesday, July 4
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12-week term and session ends
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Saturday, August 12
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