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. Notifications will be delivered through the online application system.
For information about the Summer Session deadlines, please visit the Summer Session website.
| 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 contact visiting@sps.columbia.edu |
Deadline December 1 |
Summer 2025 Deadlines
For information about the Summer Session deadlines, please visit the Summer Session website.
| 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 (Students 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 visiting@sps.columbia.edu. |
Deadline June 30 |