Columbia is moving the start of the spring 2012 semester and winter J-term, as well as other important dates, up two weeks to avoid potential conflicts with the G8 and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summits. These international events present significant complications to Columbia’s ability to complete the spring semester successfully. Specifically, the events present challenges to being able to access campus facilities during finals week and to finding places to host both the Manifest Urban Arts Festival and the Commencement ceremonies.
The new spring 2012 semester and J-term dates are as follows:
It is reasonable to expect that other, related events, dates and deadlines will also move as the College prepares for the spring semester. Look for continued updates in your Loopmail accounts as the fall semester progresses.
Read more about the decision to start the spring semester early from the Columbia Chronicle.
Are there classes on Friday, April 6th? It is both Good Friday and the first night of Passover.
I have been extremely busy at work the last 4 months and didn’t submit the required paperwork for the Spring 2012 semester. Is it too late? If not, what can I do within the next few days to get started?
Sorry- it was too late to get started. You need to start the process early. Right now would be a good time to start looking to start for the Fall 2012 semester.