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Application Submission 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.
If a deadline falls on a weekend/holiday, and you encounter any submission issue, please reach out and note that we will respond to any request the next business day. Please be sure to provide a screenshot of the issue you are encountering.
| Student 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. |
February 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 |
| 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 certificates [[at]] sps [[dot]] columbia [[dot]] edu (certificates[at]sps[dot]columbia[dot]edu). |
December 1 |
Deposit Deadlines
Beginning Summer 2027, a non-refundable, non-transferrable tuition deposit will be required to secure your place in the program. The deposit does not secure your place in a specific course. The deposit is applied to program tuition.
Fall 2027 Deposit deadlines
| If admitted: | First deposit due: | Second deposit due: |
|---|---|---|
| by December 15 | $500 by January 15 | $1,000 by July 25 |
| December 16 – February 15 | $500 by March 15 | $1,000 by July 25 |
| February 16 – April 12 | $500 by May 15 | $1,000 by July 25 |
| April 13 – May 24 | $500 by May 31 | $1,000 by July 25 |
| May 25 and later | $500 by 1 week from letter date | $1,000 by July 25 |