Columbia U: Your 2023 Academic Calendar

Welcome, Lions! Let's dive into Columbia University's academic calendar for the 2023-2024 academic year. We've got all the important dates you need to keep front and center.

Fall 2023

• August 27, 2023: Classes begin for the fall semester. Get ready to hit the books, guys!
• September 4, 2023: Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, but don't forget to catch up on readings.
• October 9-12, 2023: Fall break. Time to recharge and explore the city or beyond.
• November 22-26, 2023: Thanksgiving break. Stuff yourself with turkey and prep for finals.
• December 11-15, 2023: Final exams. Crunch time, Lions!
• December 16, 2023: Fall semester ends. Time to unwind and celebrate the holidays.

Spring 2024

• January 8, 2024: Classes resume. New year, new semester, new opportunities!
• January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A day to reflect and honor.
• February 19-23, 2024: Spring break. Time to escape the winter chill.
• April 1-5, 2024: Spring recess. A mid-semester break to refresh.
• May 6-10, 2024: Final exams. The home stretch, Lions!
• May 11, 2024: Spring semester ends. Congrats, you've made it through another year!

University-wide Dates

• May 18, 2024: Commencement. Graduation day, hooray!
• August 26, 2024: Classes begin for the fall semester. Here we go again, Lions!