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Faculty Spotlight

Jerry Brindisi

Business and Entrepreneurship

Business and Entrepreneurship associate professor Jerry Brindisi went from performing in bands to managing them.

Wenhwa Ts’ao

Film and Television

Wenhwa Ts’ao believes in stories and teaches students how to tell theirs.

Heather Gilbert

Theatre and Dance

Theatre Design Associate Professor Heather Gilbert discusses her award-winning work in the Broadway play The Sound Inside.

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Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

Labor Day holiday (no classes)Monday, September 7
15-week semester beginsTuesday, September 8
Add deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, September 14
Drop deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, September 21
Election Day (no classes)Tuesday, November 3
Withdrawal deadline, 15-week semesterFriday, November 13
Spring Semester registration beginsMonday, November 16
Pass/Fail election deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, November 30
Thanksgiving break (no classes)Wednesday, November 25 – Sunday, November 29
Semester endsSaturday, December 19

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Columbia Core Curriculum

At Columbia, we believe a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences is essential to any creative career.

Academic Resources

Columbia offers assistance to student at all levels to help them achieve academic success including advising, tutoring, peer coaching, supplemental instruction and placement testing.

Special Programs

Whether you're looking to get a leg up in your chosen industry or branch out into another specialty, Columbia offers exciting special programs to enhance your educational experience.

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