Dates and Deadlines
2025 Session Dates
Programs:
- Visiting – Undergraduate
- Visiting – Graduate
- Visiting – Postbaccalaureate
- Arts in the Summer
- Certificate in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
- Certificate in Quantitative Studies for Finance
- CPA in Critical Issues in International Relations
- CPA in Human Rights
- CPA in United Nations Studies
| Session | Dates | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | May 26–July 4 Classes begin on May 27 | Application Closed |
| Session B | July 7–August 15 | Application Closed |
| Session X | May 26–August 15 Classes begin on May 27 | Application Closed |
Program: Arabic Summer Program
| Session | Dates | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Session G | May 26–June 20 Classes begin on May 27 | Application Closed |
| Session J | June 23–July 18 | Application Closed |
Program: Russian Practicum
| Session | Dates | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Session H | June 9–July 4 | Application Closed |
| Session R | July 7–August 1 | Application Closed |
Application Notes:
- Applicants who submit early have the best selection of available courses. You will have priority access to enroll when registration opens.
- Students who require an F-1 visa or who have international transcripts are strongly advised to apply by this date. This date is suggested to ensure you have enough time for student visa processing. You may refer to this website to review the current visa appointment wait times.
- Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- If it is past the deadline and you have questions about the term, please contact summersession [at] columbia [dot] edu
Please note the University is closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Friday, May 30th is the scheduled makeup date for Monday's classes.