Academic calendar

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The Columbia GSAPP academic calendar is listed below.

The overall Columbia University Academic Calendar can be found on the University website.

2026-2027

Please note that all academic dates are subject to change.

Summer 2026

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, May 22
University Holiday / Memorial Day	Monday, May 25
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, May 26
AAD, RED, AUD GSAPP Student Affairs Orientation	Tuesday, May 26, 10am
Change of Program	Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, June 5
Arch. Studio Lottery	Wednesday, May 27, 3pm
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 5
University Holiday / Juneteenth Observed	Friday, June 19
MSCDP In-Person Orientation	Monday, June 29
University Holiday / Independence Day Observed	Friday, July 3
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Monday, July 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture and MSRED	Wednesday, July 8
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 9
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 7
Final Review Week	Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 7
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 12

Fall 2026

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 3
UP Orientation	Thursday, September 3 – Friday, September 4
HP Orientation	Thursday, September 3 – Friday, September 4
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, September 4
Labor Day (University Holiday)	Monday, September 7
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 8
NY/P Orientation	Tuesday, September 8
Tech + Representation & Computation Presentations	Tuesday, September 8 (6 PM) 113 Avery Hall
All-School Lunch	Wednesday, September 9 (1 PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, September 9 (3 PM)
Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: September 8 – October 19 Session B: October 10 – December 1
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 8 – Friday September 18
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 18
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: September 18 Session B: October 30
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30
Election Day Holidays	Monday & Tuesday, November 2 – 3
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 19
Pre-registration, Spring 2026	Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 25
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Tuesday, December 1
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday – Friday, November 25 – 27
Final Review Week	Monday, December 7 – Wednesday, December 16
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 14
Last Day Work Due	Monday, December 21
Grades Due	Wednesday, December 23

Spring 2027

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 12 – Friday, January 15
University Holiday	Monday, January 18
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 19
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, January 20 (2PM)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st–3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 26
Mini Sessions	Session A: January 19 – March 1 Session B: March 2 – April 21
Change of Program	Tuesday, January 19 – Friday, January 29
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: January 29 Session B: March 9
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund.	Friday, January 29
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 22 – Friday, March 5
Kinne Week	Monday, March 8 – Friday, March 12
Spring Break	Monday, March 15 – Friday, March 19
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 25
Pre-registration, Fall 2026	Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 21
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 22 – Friday, April 30
Last Day of HP, UP, and RED Classes	Monday, May 3
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 7
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 12
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	TBD
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 12
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 12
GSAPP Graduation Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 15
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 19

2025-2026

Please note that all academic dates are subject to change.

Summer 2025

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 21 - Friday, May 23
University Holiday / Memorial Day	Monday, May 26
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, May 27
AAD, RED, AUD GSAPP Student Affairs Orientation	Tuesday, May 27, 10am
Change of Program	Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, June 6
Arch. Studio Lottery	Wednesday, May 28, 3pm
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 6
University Holiday / Juneteenth Observed	Thursday, June 19
MSCDP In-Person Orientation	Monday, June 30
University Holiday / Independence Day Observed	Friday, July 4
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Monday, July 7
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture and MSRED	Wednesday, July 9
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 10
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 8
Final Review Week	Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 8
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 13

Fall 2025

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, August 26 – Thursday, August 28
UP Orientation	Thursday, August 28 – Friday, August 29
HP Orientation	Thursday, August 28 – Friday, August 29
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, August 29
Labor Day (University Holiday)	Monday, September 1
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 2
NY/P Orientation	Tuesday, September 2
Tech + Representation & Computation Presentations	Tuesday, September 2 (6 PM) 113 Avery Hall
All-School Lunch	Wednesday, September 3 (1 PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, September 3 (3 PM)
Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: September 2 – October 13 Session B: October 14 – November 25
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 2 – Friday September 12
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 12
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: September 12 Session B: October 24
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 13 – Friday, October 24
Election Day Holidays	Monday & Tuesday, November 3 – 4
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 13
Pre-registration, Spring 2026	Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Tuesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28
Final Review Week	Monday, December 1 – Wednesday, December 10
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 8
Last Day Work Due	Monday, December 15
Grades Due	Wednesday, December 17

Spring 2026

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 13 – Friday, January 16
University Holiday	Monday, January 19
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 20
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, January 21 (2PM)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st–3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 27
Mini Sessions	Session A: January 20 – March 2 Session B: March 3 – April 22
Change of Program	Tuesday, January 20 – Friday, January 30
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: January 30 Session B: March 10
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund.	Friday, January 30
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 23 – Friday, March 6
Kinne Week	Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13
Spring Break	Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 26
Pre-registration, Fall 2026	Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 22
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 23 – Friday, May 1
Last Day of HP, UP, and RED Classes	Monday, May 4
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 8
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 12
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 13
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	TBD
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 13
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 13
GSAPP Graduation Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 16
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 20

2024–2025

Please note that all academic dates are subject to change.

Summer 2024

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 22 - Friday, May 24
University Holiday / Memorial Day	Monday, May 27
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, May 28
AAD, RED, AUD GSAPP Student Affairs Orientation	Tuesday, May 28, 10am
Change of Program	Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31
Arch. Studio Lottery	Wednesday, May 29, 3pm
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 7
University Holiday / Juneteenth Observed	Wednesday, June 19
University Holiday / Independence Day Observed	Thursday, July 4
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Monday, July 8
MSCDP In-Person Orientation	Monday, July 8
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture and MSRED	Wednesday, July 10
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 11
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 9
Final Review Week	Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 9
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 14

Fall 2024

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, August 27 – Thursday, August 29
UP Orientation	Thursday, August 29 – Friday, August 30
HP Orientation	Thursday, August 29
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, August 30
Labor Day (University Holiday)	Monday, September 2
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 3
NY/P Orientation	Tuesday, September 3
Tech + Representation & Computation Presentations	Tuesday, September 3 (6PM) 113 Avery Hall
Dean’s All-School Lunch	Wednesday, September 4 (1 PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, September 4 (3PM)
Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/3 - 10/14 Session B: 10/15 - 11/29
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 3 – Friday September 13
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 13
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/13 Session B: 10/25
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 14 – Friday, October 25
Election Day Holidays	Monday & Tuesday, November 4 – 5
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 14
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Tuesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday–Friday, November 27 – 29
Final Review Week	Monday, December 2 – Wednesday, December 11
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 9
Last Day Work Due	Monday, December 16
Grades Due	Wednesday, December 18

Spring 2025

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 14 – Friday, January 17
University Holiday	Monday, January 20
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 21
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, January 22 (2PM)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st–3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 28
Mini Sessions	Session A: 1/21 – 3/3 Session B: 3/ 4 – 4/23
Change of Program	Tuesday, January 21 – Friday, January 31
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: January 31 Session B: March 11
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund.	Friday, January 31
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 24 – Friday, March 7
Kinne Week	Monday, March 10 – Friday, March 14
Spring Break	Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 21
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 27
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 23
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 24 – Friday, May 2
Last Day of HP, UP, and RED Classes	Monday, May 5
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 9
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 13
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 14
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	TBD
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 14
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 14
GSAPP Graduation Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 17
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 21

Previous Years

2023–2024

Summer 2023

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 24 - Friday, May 26
University Holiday / Memorial Day	Monday, May 29
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, May 30
AAD, RED, AUD GSAPP Student Affairs Orientation	Tuesday, May 30, 10am
Change of Program	Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 9
Arch. Studio Lottery	Wednesday, May 31, 3pm
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 9
University Holiday / Juneteenth Observed	Monday, June 19
University Holiday / Independence Day Observed	Tuesday, July 4
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Wednesday, July 5
MSCDP In-Person Orientation	Wednesday, July 5
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture and MSRED	Friday, July 7
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 6
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 4
Final Review Week	Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 11
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 16

Fall 2023

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, August 29 – Thursday, August 31
UP Orientation	Thursday, August 31 – Friday, September 1
HP Orientation	Thursday, August 31
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, September 1
Labor Day (University Holiday)	Monday, September 4
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 5
NY/P Orientation	Wednesday, September 6
Tech + Visual Studies Presentations	Tuesday, September 5(6PM) 113 Avery Hall
Dean’s All-School Lunch	Wednesday, September 6 (1 PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, September 6 (3PM)
Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/5 - 10/16 Session B: 10/17 - 12/1
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 5 – Friday September 15
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 15
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/15 Session B: 10/24
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 16 – Friday, October 27
Election Day Holidays	Monday & Tuesday, November 6– 7
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 16
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Friday, December 1
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday–Friday, November 22 – 24
Final Review Week	Monday, December 4 – Wednesday, December 13
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 11
Last Day Work Due	Monday, December 18
Grades Due	Wednesday, December 20

SPRING 2024

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 9 – Friday, January 12
University Holiday	Monday, January 15
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 16
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, January 17 (2PM)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st–3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 23
Mini Sessions	Session A: 1/16 – 2/26 Session B: 2/27 – 4/17
Change of Program	Tuesday, January 16 – Friday, January 26
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: January 26 Session B: March 5
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund.	Friday, January 26
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 19 – Friday, March 1
Kinne Week	Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8
Spring Break	Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 21
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 17
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 18 – Monday, April 29
Last Day of HP, UP, and RED Classes	Monday, April 29
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 3
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 6 – Tuesday, May 7
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 8
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	TBD
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 8
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 8
GSAPP Graduation Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 11
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 15

2022–2023

Summer 2022

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 25 - Friday, May 27
University Holiday / Memorial Day	Monday, May 30
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, May 31
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Tuesday, May 31
Change of Program	Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 10
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 10
University Holiday / Juneteenth Observed	Monday, June 20
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Wednesday, July 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture	Friday, July 8
University Holiday / Independence Day Observed	Monday, July 4
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 7
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 5
Final Review Week	Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 12
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 17

Fall 2022

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, August 30 – Thursday, September 1
UP Orientation	Thursday, September 1 – Friday, September 2
HP Orientation	Thursday, September 1
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, September 2
Labor Day (University Holiday)	Monday, September 5
NY/P Orientation	Tuesday, September 6
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 6
Tech + Visual Studies Presentations	Tuesday, September 6 (6PM) 113 Avery Hall
Dean’s All-School Lunch	Wednesday, September 7 (1 PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, September 7 (3PM)
Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/6 - 10/17 Session B: 10/18 - 12/2
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 6 – Friday September 16
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 16
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/16 Session B: 10/24
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 17 – Friday, October 28
Election Day Holidays	Monday & Tuesday, November 7– 8
Common Circle: Faculty Info/Discussion Session	Saturday, November 12
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 17
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Friday, December 2
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday–Friday, November 23 – 25
Final Review Week	Monday, December 5 – Wednesday, December 14
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 12
Last Day Work Due	Monday, December 19
Grades Due	Wednesday, December 21

Spring 2023

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 10 – Friday, January 13
University Holiday	Monday, January 16
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 17 (1 PM)
Common Circle: Workshop I	Tuesday, January 17 (9AM – 1 PM)
All-School Welcome (Wood Auditorium) following Lunch in Avery Hall	Wednesday, January 18 (1PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wednesday, January 18 (3PM)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st–3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 24
Mini Sessions	Session A: 1/17 – 2/27 Session B: 2/28 – 4/21
Change of Program	Tuesday, January 17 – Friday, January 27
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: January 27 Session B: March 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund.	Friday, January 27
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 20 – Friday, March 3
Kinne Week	Monday, March 6 – Friday, March 10
Spring Break	Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17
Common Circle: Workshop II	Tuesday, March 21 (1 PM – 3 PM)
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 23
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 19
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 20 – Friday, April 28
Last Day of HP, UP, and RED Classes	Monday, May 1
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 5
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 8 – Tuesday, May 9
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 10
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	Sunday, May 7 (2PM)
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 10 (11:30AM)
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 10 (1PM)
GSAPP Graduation Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 13
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 17

2021–2022

SUMMER 2021

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 26 - Friday, May 28
University Holiday / Memorial Day	Monday, May 31
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, June 1
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Tuesday, June 1
Change of Program	Tuesday, June 1 - Friday, June 11
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 11
University Holiday / Juneteenth Observed	Friday, June 18
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Tuesday, July 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture	Thursday, July 8
University Holiday / Independence Day Observed	Monday, July 5
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 8
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 6
Final Review Week	Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 13
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 18

Fall 2021

Event	Date
Registration	Tue, August 31 - Thursday, September 2
UP Orientation	Wed + Thur, September 1-2
HP Orientation	Thur, September 2
M.Arch Orientation	Fri, September 3
NY/P Orientation	Fri, September 3
Labor Day (University Holiday)	Mon, September 6
First Day of Classes	Thurs, September 9
Tech, Visual Studies, History Presentations	TBA
Arch. Faculty Meeting	Thurs, September 9 (1PM)
All-School Orientation	Thurs, September 9 (2PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Thurs, September 9 (3PM)
Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/10 - 10/15 Session B: 10/18 - 12/3
Change of Program	Tue, September 7 - Tues, September 21
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Tues, September 21
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/21 Session B: 10/22
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Mon, October 18 - Fri, October 29
Election Day Holidays	Mon + Tue, November 1-2
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thur, November 18
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Fri, December 3
Thanksgiving Break	Wed–Fri, November 24–26
Final Review Week	Mon, December 6 - Wed, December 15
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Mon, December 13
Last Day Work Due	Mon, December 20
Grades Due	Wed, December 22

Spring 2022

Event	Date
Registration	Tue, January 11 – Fri, January 14
University Holiday	Mon, January 17
First Day of Classes	Tue, January 18
Arch. Faculty Meeting	Wed, January 19 (1PM)
Arch. Studio Presentations and Lottery	Wed, January 19 (2PM)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st–3rd yrs)	Tue, January 25
Mini Sessions	Session A: 1/18 – 2/25 Session B: 2/28 – 4/20
Change of Program	Tue, January 18 – Fri, January 28
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: January 28 Session B: March 4
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund.	Fri, January 28
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Mon, February 21 – Fri, March 4
Kinne Week	Mon, March 7 – Fri, March 11
Spring Break	Mon, March 14 – Fri, March 18
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thurs, March 24
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wed, April 20
Final Review Week	Thur, April 21 – Fri, April 29
Last Day of HP, UP, and RED Classes	Mon, May 2
Last Day Work Due	Fri, May 6
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Mon, May 9 – Tue, May 10
Grades Due	Wed, May 11
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	Sun, May 8 (2PM)
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wed, May 11 (11:30AM)
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wed, May 11 (1PM)
GSAPP Graduation Opening of End of Year Show	Sat, May 14
University Graduation Day	Wed, May 18

2020–2021

SUMMER 2020

In response to the COVID-19 global health crisis, Columbia GSAPP is making a one-time change to defer the start of the M.S.RED, M.S.AAD, and M.S.AUD programs until the Fall 2020 semester. The Introduction to Architecture program will be held using an online format during the Summer 2020 semester.

Event	Date
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of class	Monday, July 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture	Wednesday, July 8
University Holiday	Friday, July 3
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 7

FALL 2020

Event	Date
Registration	Tue, September 1 – Thur, September 3
Visual Studies Presentations	Tue, September 1 (6:00pm)
Building Science & Technology Presentations	Wed, September 2 (9:00am)
MSUP Orientation	Wed, September 2 + Thur, September 3
MSHP Orientation	Thur, September 3
MARCH, MSAAD, MSAUD Orientation	Fri, September 4 (9:00am)
MSRED Orientation	Tue, September 8

First Day of Classes	Tue, September 8
All-School Orientation	Wed, September 9 (9:00am)
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Wed, September 9 (3:00pm and 6:00pm)

Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/8 – 10/16 Session B: 10/19 - 12/4
Change of Program	Tue, September 8 – Fri, September 18
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Fri, September 18
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/18 Session B: 10/26

Arch. Midterm Reviews	Mon, October 19 - Fri, October 30
Election Day Holidays	Mon, November 2 + Tue, November 3
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thu, November 19
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Fri, December 4
Thanksgiving Break	Wed, November 25 – Fri, November 27

Final Review Week	Mon, December 7 – Wed, December 16
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Mon, December 14

Last Day Work Due	Mon, December 21
Grades Due	Wed, December 23

SPRING 2021

Please note that as per University guidelines, all classes will be fully remote during the first two weeks of the Spring 2021 semester, from January 11 through January 24, 2021.

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 5 - Friday, January 8
First Day of Classes	Monday, January 11 (All classes are remote January 11 – 24)
Architecture Studio Presentations and Lottery	Tuesday, January 12
University Holiday	Monday, January 18
All M.Arch Student Meeting	Tuesday, January 19
Mini Sessions	January 11 – February 19, February 22 – April 12 (MSRED, MSUP, MSHP)
Change of Program	Monday, January 11 – Friday, January 22
Last Day for Session A + B Registration Changes	January 22 + February 26
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, January 22
Architecture Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 8 – Friday, February 19
Spring Break	Monday, March 1 – Friday, March 5
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Tuesday, February 16
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 7
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 8 – Friday, April 16
Last Day of MSHP, MSUP + MSRED Classes	Monday, April 12
Last Day Work Due	Sunday, April 25
Comprehensive Reviews (MARCH 2nd Year)	Monday, April 19 – Tuesday, April 20
Graduate Portfolios Due	Thursday, April 22 at 5PM
GSAPP Graduation and Opening of End of Year Show	Thursday, April 29
Grades Due	Friday, April 30
University Commencement	Friday, April 30

SUMMER 2021

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 26 - Friday, May 28
University Holiday	Monday, May 31
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, June 1
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Tuesday, June 1
Change of Program	Tuesday, June 1 - Friday, June 11
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with Refund	Friday, June 11
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of Class	Tuesday, July 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture	Thursday, July 8
University Holiday	Monday, July 5
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 8
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 6
Final Review Week	Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 13
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 18

2019-2020

SUMMER 2019

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 29 - Friday, May 31
First Day of Classes	Monday, June 3
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Monday, June 3
Change of Program	Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 14
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with refund	Friday, June 14
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of class	Monday, July 1
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture	Wednesday, July 3
University Holiday	Thursday, July 4
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 11
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 2
Final Review Week	Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 9
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 14

FALL 2019

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, August 27 - Thursday, August 29
HP Orientation	Thursday, August 29
UP Orientation	Wednesday, August 28
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, August 30
NY/P Orientation	Friday, August 30

First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 3
Tech + Visual Studies + History Presentations	Tuesday, September 3
Arch. Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, September 4 (1:00pm)
All-School Orientation	Wednesday, September 4 (2:00pm)
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Wednesday, September 4 (3:00pm)

Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/4 - 10/18 Session B: 10/21 - 11/26
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 13
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 13
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/13 Session B: 10/28

Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 21 - Friday, November 1
Election Day Holidays	Monday + Tuesday, November 4-5
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 14
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Tuesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday–Friday, November 27–29

Final Review Week	Monday, December 2 - Wednesday, December 11
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 9

Last Day Work Due	Wednesday, December 18
Grades Due	Friday, December 20

SPRING 2020

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 14 - Friday, January 17
University Holiday	Monday, January 20
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 21
Arch. Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, January 22 (1:00pm)
Arch. Studio Presentations + Lottery	Wednesday, January 22 (2:00pm)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st-3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 28
Mini Sessions	Session A: 1/21 - 2/28 Session B: 3/2 - 4/22

Change of Program	Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 31
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 1/31 Session B: 3/9
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, January 31
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 24 - Friday, March 6
Spring Break	Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 26

Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 22
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 23 - Friday, May 1
Last Day of HP, UP + RED Classes	Monday, May 4
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 8
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 11 - Tuesday, May 12
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 13
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	Sunday, May 10 (2:00 pm)
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 13 (11:30am)
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 13 (1:00pm)
GSAPP Graduation & Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 16
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 20

2018–2019

SUMMER 2018

Event	Date
Registration	Wednesday, May 23 - Friday, May 25
First Day of Classes	Wednesday, May 30
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Wednesday, May 30
Change of Program	Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 8
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with refund	Friday, June 8
University Holiday	Wednesday, July 4
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of class	Thursday, July 5
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture	Friday, July 6
Last Day to Drop a Class	Thursday, July 5
Last Day to Add/Drop Session B Classes	Friday, July 13
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture	Friday, August 3
Final Review Week	Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3
Last Day of Classes	Friday, August 10
Grades Due	Wednesday, August 15

FALL 2018

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, August 28 - Thursday, August 30
HP Orientation	Tuesday, August 28
UP Orientation	Wednesday, August 29
M.Arch Orientation	Friday, August 31
NY/P Orientation	Friday, August 31
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, September 4

Tech + Visual Studies + History Presentations	Tuesday, September 4 (5:00–7:30pm)
All-School Orientation	Wednesday, September 5 (1:00pm)
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery	Wednesday, September 5 (2:00pm)
Arch. Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, September 5 (12:00pm)

Mini Sessions (ARCH)	Session A: 9/4 - 10/19 Session B: 10/22 - 11/30
Change of Program	Tuesday, September 4 - Friday, September 14
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, September 14
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 9/14 Session B: 10/29

Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, October 22 - Friday, November 2
Election Day Holidays	Monday + Tuesday, November 5-6
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester (3 pt) Class	Thursday, November 15
Last Day of Architecture Classes	Friday, November 30
Thanksgiving Break	Wednesday–Friday, November 21–23

Final Review Week	Monday, December 3 - Wednesday, December 12
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes	Monday, December 10

Last Day Work Due	Wednesday, December 19
Grades Due	Friday, December 21

SPRING 2019

Event	Date
Registration	Tuesday, January 15 - Friday, January 18
University Holiday	Monday, January 21
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, January 22
Arch. Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, January 23 (1:00 pm)
Arch. Studio Presentations + Lottery	Wednesday, January 23 (2:00 pm)
MArch Student Meeting (MArch 1st-3rd yrs)	Tuesday, January 29
Mini Sessions	Session A: 1/22 - 3/1 Session B: ¾ - 4/26

Change of Program	Tuesday, January 22 - Friday, February 1
Last Day for Session A & B registration changes	Session A: 2/1 Session B: 3/11
Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester (3 pt) and Session A Courses. Last Day to Drop with refund	Friday, February 1
Arch. Midterm Reviews	Monday, February 25 - Friday, March 8
Spring Break	Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class (3 pts)	Thursday, March 28

Last Day of Architecture Classes	Wednesday, April 24
Final Review Week	Thursday, April 25 - Friday, May 3
Last Day of HP, UP + RED Classes	Monday, May 6
Last Day Work Due	Friday, May 10
Comprehensive Reviews (MArch 2nd yrs)	Monday, May 13 - Tuesday, May 14
Grades Due	Wednesday, May 15
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students)	Wednesday, May 15 (10:00am)
Full-time Faculty Meeting	Wednesday, May 15 (11:30am)
Arch. Awards Meeting	Wednesday, May 15 (1:00pm)
GSAPP Graduation & Opening of End of Year Show	Saturday, May 18
University Graduation Day	Wednesday, May 22