Key Dates

Term Dates

  • Spring 2026: Tuesday, January 20 - Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Summer 2026: Tuesday, May 26 - Sunday, August 16, 2026
  • Fall 2026: Tuesday, September 8 - Sunday, December 20, 2026

Residency Dates

For Fall 2025 Cohort

  • Residency I: Monday, August 18 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Residency II: Wednesday, December 16 - Friday, December 18, 2026

For Fall 2026 Cohort

  • Residency I: Monday, August 17 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Residency II: December 2027 (date TBD)

Domestic students are required to participate in the residencies on Columbia’s campus in New York City*. Students are responsible for covering their travel and lodging expenses for the duration of the required residencies.

International students are welcome to attend the in-person residencies. An online version of the residencies is available for international students who cannot attend in person.

*Due to COVID-19, in-person residencies may be postponed, virtual or canceled.