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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.

Spring 2025 Deadlines
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

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Please note the Fall 2025 application will launch in mid-November 2024.

Student Category Details Deadline
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

Summer 2024 Deadlines

Please note the Summer 2025 application will launch in mid-November 2024. Deadlines for 2025 will be updated at that time.

Student Category Details Deadline
Application Fee Waiver Deadline

The application fee is waived for students who apply by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

January 15

Session A: Applicants with International Documents

Applicants who require an F-1 visa or who have international transcripts are strongly advised to apply by this date.

March 20

Session A: Final Deadline

Application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

April 10

Session B: Applicants with International Documents

Applicants who require an F-1 visa or who have international transcripts are strongly advised to apply by this date.

May 1

Session B: Final Deadline

Application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

May 22