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 |
|---|---|---|
| Category Early Application Deadline | Details Applicants who submit early have the best selection of available courses. You will have priority access to enroll when registration opens. |
Deadline October 15 |
| Category Suggested International Deadline (Applicants with International Documents) | Details 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. |
Deadline November 15 |
| Category Final Deadline (All Applicants) | Details Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the deadline has passed and you have questions about the term, please contactcertificates@sps.columbia.edu |
Deadline December 1 |
| Student Category | Details | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Student Category Early Application/ Fee Waiver Deadline | Details Applicants who submit early have the best selection of available courses. You will have priority access to enroll when registration opens. Application fees will be waived until 11:59pm ET on January 15th. |
Deadline January 15 |
| Student Category Suggested International Deadline (Applicants with International Documents) | Details 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. |
Deadline Session A: March 20 Session B: May 1 |
| Student Category Final Deadline (All Applicants) | Details Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the deadline has passed and you have questions about the term, please contact certificates@sps.columbia.edu. |
Deadline Session A: April 17 Session B: May 22 |
| Student Category | Details | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Student Category Early Application Deadline | Details Applicants who submit early have the best selection of available courses. You will have priority access to enroll when registration opens. |
Deadline February 15 |
| Student Category Suggested International Deadline (Applicants with International Documents) | Details 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. |
Deadline May 10 |
| Student Category Final Deadline (All Applicants) | Details Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the deadline has passed and you have questions about the term, please contact certificates@sps.columbia.edu. |
Deadline June 30 |