COLLEGE DIVISION CALENDAR

*updated and ammended on 8/01/07

Important dates for the 2008–2009 academic year are found at the bottom of this page.

 

1 July (2007)	Official First Day of 2007 Fall Semester
1 August	First Semester Tuition, Fees & Housing Fees Due Health Insurance Waiver Deadline
13 August	Residence Hall Staff moves into Residence Hall, 3:00 p.m.
22 August	Check-In for All Students, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Residents & Non-Residents) New Student Orientation: Programs & Events, 2:00 p.m.
22 August – 4 September	Orientation (attendance required)
29 August	August American Language Program (through Columbia University) Placement Exams
24, 25, 26 August	Classical & Jazz Placement Exams
27 August – 4 September	New Student Advisement & Registration
TBA	Orchestral Placement Auditions
28 – 31 August	Opera Auditions
3 September	Labor Day — holiday
4 September	American Language Program (part-time) at Columbia University Classes Begin Jazz Ensemble Placement Auditions
5 September	Fall Semester begins
5 – 14 September	Add/Drop Period
6 September	Convocation of all Students, Faculty, & Administration, 4:00 p.m.
11 September	American Language Program (full-time) at Columbia University Classes Begin
12 September	General Orchestra Meeting Chamber Music Meeting (note: previously posted as Sept 5)
14 September	All International Students must complete SEVIS Check-in Form
28 September	End of Student-initiated Withdrawal Period (no course withdrawals after this date unless approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs) Last Day for Change of Major Teacher
11 October	First Semester Tuition Deferred Payment Due
TBA	Friends & Family Weekend
14 November – 7 December	Registration (2008 Spring Semester)
21– 23 November	Thanksgiving Recess
29 November	American Language Program at Columbia University (part-time) Classes End
1 December	Admission Applications for Auditions due (2008 – 2009 Academic Year) Second Semester Tuition & Fees Due 2008 – 2009 Scholarship/Financial Aid Application Materials Available in the Office of Admission & Financial Aid
7 December	American Language Program at Columbia University (full-time) Classes End
14 December	Last day of Fall Semester classes Diploma Application Forms Due in Office of the Registrar Last Day for Payment for Winter Intercession, 4:00 p.m.
17– 21 December	Final Exam Week Residence Hall Check-out for Winter Break (24 hours after last exam)
21 December	Final Due Date for all Library Materials Final Grades due in Office of the Registrar by 3:00 p.m.
22 December	Residence Hall Closes at 10:00 a.m. (except for students registered to stay)
24 December (2007) – 13 January (2008)	Winter Recess
7 January	Administrative Offices Reopen
14 January	2008 Spring Semester Begins All Jazz Ensembles Begin
14– 18 January	Add/Drop Period
21 January	All International Students must complete SEVIS Check-in Form
25 January	End of Student-initiated Withdrawal Period (no course withdrawals after this date unless approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs) Last Day for Change of Major Teacher
28 January	American Language Program (part-time) at Columbia University Classes Begin
5 February	American Language Program (full-time) at Columbia University Classes Begin
TBA	97 Days to Graduation (deadline for Commencement Participation Form)
13 February	Second Semester Deferred Tuition Payment Due
29 February – 7 March	Entrance Auditions (2008 Fall Semester)
1 March	All 2008 – 2009 Scholarship/Financial Aid Application Materials Due (All Auditionees)
3– 16 March	Spring Recess (American Language Program at Columbia University all classes continue)
14 March	Staff & Administration Spring Holiday
1 April	All 2008 – 2009 Scholarship/Financial Aid Application Materials Due (current students)
7– 25 April	Registration (2008 Fall Semester)
17 April	Housing Forms & $500 deposit due for all returning students requesting housing
18 April	Housing Selection
24 April	American Language Program at Columbia University (part-time) Classes End
2 May	Last day of Spring Semester classes American Language Program at Columbia University (full-time) Classes End
5– 9 May	Jury Examination Week (no classes, rehearsals, concerts, or recitals)
12– 15 May	Final Examination Week
15 May	Final Due Date for All Library Materials Final Grades due in Office of the Registrar by 3:00 p.m.
16 May	2008 Spring Semester Ends
16 May	Commencement Last Day of Ensemble Obligation
17 May	Students involved in Commencement move out of the Residence Hall by 10:00 a.m.

Important (unofficial) dates for the 2008–2009 academic year: