Revised Spring 2012 Semester Schedule

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:

• J-term begins Tuesday, January 3
• Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, January 17
• Spring break remains unchanged and begins Monday, March 26th and ends Saturday, March 31st
• The Manifest Urban Arts Festival will take place on Friday, May 4th
• Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th.
• The Spring Semester ends Saturday, May 5th

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.