The dates listed below are for Summer 2020.
Note that most courses are offered during Sessions D and Q. For further guidance, see the Key to Course Listings.
| Main Sessions | Dates |
|---|---|
|
Session 1 (D) |
May 26–July 2 |
|
Session 2 (Q) |
July 6–August 14 |
|
12-Week Session (X) |
May 26–August 14 |
| Special Session Dates For Arabic, Biological Science, and Russian Courses |
Dates |
|---|---|
|
Session C |
May 26–June 26 |
|
Session E |
May 26–July 24 |
|
Session F |
June 1–July 2 |
|
Session G |
May 26–June 19 |
|
Session H |
June 8–July 2 |
|
Session J |
June 22–July 17 |
|
Session R |
July 6–July 31 |
| Memorial Day Holiday |
No classes on May 25; University closed. Students whose classes meet on Mondays in Session D (May 26 - July 2, 2020) or in Session X (May 26 - Aug 14, 2020) will have an altered first week of classes as follows: Friday, 5/29 will replace your Monday, 5/25 course meeting. The remaining class meetings will be on Mondays, thereafter. |
| Independence Day Holiday |
No classes on July 3; University closed. |
| Main Session Registration | Dates |
|---|---|
|
Session 1 (D) |
February 25–May 26 |
|
Session 2 (Q) |
February 25–July 6 |
|
12-Week Session (X) |
February 25–May 26 |
| Special Session Registration For Arabic, Biological Science, and Russian Courses |
Dates |
|---|---|
|
Session C |
February 25–May 26 |
|
Session E |
February 25–May 26 |
|
Session F |
February 25–June 1 |
|
Session G |
February 25–May 26 |
|
Session H |
February 25–June 8 |
|
Session J |
February 25–June 22 |
|
Session R |
February 25–July 6 |
Late registration, which is the same for all students, takes place on the second, third, fourth, and fifth days of each session. For some courses, permission from the instructor may be required. A $50.00 fee will be charged during the late registration period. A $100.00 fee will be charged after the late registration period.
| Main Session Late Registration | Dates |
|---|---|
|
Session 1 (D) |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session 2 (Q) |
July 7–July 10 |
|
12-Week Session (X) |
May 27–June 1 |
| Special Session Late Registration For Arabic, Biological Science, and Russian Courses |
Dates |
|---|---|
|
Session C |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session E |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session F |
June 2–June 5 |
|
Session G |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session H |
June 9–June 12 |
|
Session J |
June 23–June 26 |
|
Session R |
July 7–July 10 |
| Visiting Students | Upon acceptance, your registration form is accessible through your admissions email. | See Details > |
| Columbia and Barnard Students | You do not need to apply for Summer courses; you may simply register. | See Details > |
| Adult & Professional Students | Upon acceptance, your registration form is accessible through your admissions email. | See Details > |
Drop with Refund Deadlines
The last day to drop an individual course or withdraw for a full refund is the final day of the Change of Program Period, listed below.*
| Main Sessions | Change of Program Period* |
|---|---|
|
Session 1 (D) |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session 2 (Q) |
July 7–July 10 |
|
12-Week Session (X) |
May 27–June 1 |
| Special Session Dates For Arabic, Biological Science, and Russian Courses |
Change of Program Period* |
|---|---|
|
Session C |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session E |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session F |
June 2–June 5 |
|
Session G |
May 27–June 1 |
|
Session H |
June 9–June 12 |
|
Session J |
June 23–June 26 |
|
Session R |
July 7–July 10 |
* Last day to drop a course or withdraw for full refund. By 4:00 PM. This is the last day for students to receive a full refund if they withdraw from the Summer Sessions by dropping all of their courses in a given session. Students may be eligible for a partial refund after this date. There is no refund for individual courses dropped after this date.
Drop or Pass/Fail Deadlines
The last day to drop an individual course (with no refund) or select Pass/Fail, listed below.*
| Main Sessions | Last Day to Drop a Course or Change to Pass/Fail** |
|---|---|
|
Session 1 (D) |
June 22 |
|
Session 2 (Q) |
August 3 |
|
12-Week Session (X) |
July 20 |
| Special Session Dates For Arabic, Biological Science, and Russian Courses |
Last Day to Drop a Course or Change to Pass/Fail** |
|---|---|
|
Session C |
June 15 |
|
Session E |
July 6 |
|
Session F |
June 22 |
|
Session G |
June 10 |
|
Session H |
June 24 |
|
Session J |
July 8 |
|
Session R |
July 22 |
** Last day to drop a course. By 4:00 PM. No refund. This date is also the last day to change to the pass/fail grading option.
| Visiting Students | See Details > |
| Columbia and Barnard Students | See Details > |
| Adult & Professional Students | See Details > |