Columbia Academic Calendar 2026-27

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The official Columbia academic calendar for 2026-27, including fall and spring semester dates, Thanksgiving and winter recess, spring break, commencement, and key academic deadlines. All dates are sourced directly from the Columbia registrar.

Columbia University Registrar academic calendar. Business, Law, SPS, medical schools maintain separate calendars.

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Fall Classes Start

Columbia Semesters & Terms 2026-27

Columbia Semesters & Terms 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Fall 2026 98 days Study days Dec 15-16. Finals Dec 17-23.
Spring 2027 105 days Spring recess Mar 15-19. Finals May 7-14.

Columbia Breaks & Recess 2026-27

Columbia Breaks & Recess 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Thanksgiving Recess 2 days โ€”
Winter Recess 26 days โ€”
Spring Recess 5 days โ€”

Columbia Observed Holidays 2026-27

Columbia Observed Holidays 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Thanksgiving 1 days โ€”
MLK Jr. Day 1 days โ€”
Presidents' Day 1 days โ€”
Memorial Day 1 days โ€”

Columbia School 2026 Calendar โ€” Month by Month

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Source & Data Accuracy

Data source: Columbia University Registrar

Last updated: September 8, 2026

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Dates verified against official source for the current school year. Last verified: Jul 29, 2026.

Note: Columbia University Registrar academic calendar. Business, Law, SPS, medical schools maintain separate calendars.

Columbia Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at Columbia?

The Columbia fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at Columbia in 2027?

Spring break dates vary; see the breaks table above for the official Columbia 2027 spring break dates.

When is Columbia commencement in 2027?

Columbia commencement activities take place around May 14, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the Columbia registrar.

Where can I find the official Columbia academic calendar?

The official Columbia academic calendar is published by the Columbia registrar (linked in the source box below). This page summarizes the key dates; always confirm deadlines, exam schedules, and registration dates on the official calendar.

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