application priority dates
Time moves quickly, so we encourage students to send in their application as soon as possible. The sooner you submit your application to Columbia, the better your choice for course selection and dorm reservation!
FALL SEMESTER (September-December)
May 15—September entry priority application deadline and financial aid application deadline.
June 1 - International student (not including USA) application deadline.
July 15—September entry application and deposit deadline. ($50 late fee is applied after this date, and deposits are now non-refundable)
SPRING SEMESTER (January-April)
October 1 - January entry International Admissions (not including USA) application deadline.
November 30—January entry priority application deadline and financial aid application deadline.
December 15—January entry application and deposit deadline. ($50 late fee is applied after this date, and deposits are now non-refundable)
USA Students: Please ensure that your application is complete at least 1 month prior to the start of the semester so that all student visa letters can be sent to you in time for you to enter Canada. Non-USA International Students: Application must be received by June 1 for a September start and October 1 for January start in order to give time for processing documents and VISA acquisition.
