Deadlines
You are strongly encouraged to submit your application as early as possible to ensure it is reviewed before the program has reached capacity.
Application decisions are delivered on a rolling basis, typically 4–6 weeks after an application is submitted with all materials.
Carefully read the requirements, deadlines, and processes for your specific program.
| Category | Details | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Application Deadline | Applicants who submit early have the best selection of available courses. You will have priority access to enroll when registration opens. |
October 15 |
| Suggested International Deadline (Applicants with International Documents) | 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. |
November 15 |
| Final Deadline (All Applicants) | Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the deadline has passed and you have questions about the term, please contact visiting [[at]] sps [[dot]] columbia [[dot]] edu (visiting[at]sps[dot]columbia[dot]edu). |
December 1 |
| Student Category | Details | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Deadline | Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. |
March 15 |
| Suggested International Deadline (Applicants with International Documents) | 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. |
May 10 |
| Final Deadline (All Applicants) | Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the deadline has passed and you have questions about the term, please contact certificates [[at]] sps [[dot]] columbia [[dot]] edu (certificates[at]sps[dot]columbia[dot]edu). |
June 30 |