The dates listed below are for Summer 2021.
Note that most courses are offered during Sessions A and B. For further guidance, see the Key to Course Listings.
Late registration, which is the same for all students, takes place during the Change of Program period 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 A |
May 3-May 7 |
|
Session B |
June 28-July 2 |
|
Summer Full Term |
May 3-May7 |
| Visiting Students | Upon acceptance, registration instructions will be sent to you via your admissions email. |
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| Columbia and Barnard Students | You do not need to apply for Summer courses; you may simply register. | See Details > |
| Adult & Professional Students | Upon acceptance, registration instructions will be sent to you via your admissions email. |
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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* |
|---|---|
|
Summer A |
May 3 - May 7 |
|
Summer B |
June 28 - July 2 |
|
Summer Full Term |
May 3 - May 7 |
* Last day to drop a course or withdraw for full refund. You must drop any courses by the end of your registration appointment window. 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 or withdraw from an individual course (with no refund) or select Pass/Fail, listed below.
The ability to withdraw from individual courses may vary by school. All matriculated students should confirm individual policies with their home advisor. SPS Students may not withdraw from individual courses. SPS students may only drop individual courses (with no refund) by the date listed below or should withdraw from the full session via the withdrawal procedures below.
Last Day to Drop or Withdraw from an Individual Course or Change to Pass/Fail
Session A
Last day to drop a class without a mark on transcript (Columbia College, Barnard, and General Studies) |
May 17 |
Last day to withdraw from a class and receive a W on transcript (Columbia College, Barnard, and General Studies) |
June 7 |
Last day to drop a class (SPS, SOA) |
June 7 |
Last day to declare P/D/F for a class |
June 7 |
Session B
Last day to drop a class without a mark on transcript (Columbia College, Barnard, and General Studies) |
July 12 |
Last day to withdraw from a class and receive a W on transcript (Columbia College, Barnard, and General Studies) |
July 30 |
Last day to drop a class (SPS, SOA) |
July 30 |
Last day to declare P/D/F for a class |
July 30 |
Session X (Summer Full Term)
Last day to drop a class without a mark on transcript (Columbia College, Barnard, and General Studies) |
June 8 |
Last day to withdraw from a class and receive a W on transcript (Columbia College, Barnard, and General Studies) |
July 30 |
Last day to drop a class (SPS, SOA) |
July 22 |
Last day to declare P/D/F for a class |
July 22 |
| Visiting Students | See Details > |
| Columbia and Barnard Students | See Details > |
| Adult & Professional Students | See Details > |
For summer faculty: Grades must be submitted within seven days after the end of your course in each session.