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Audio and MusicAudio and Music

Business and EntrepreneurshipBusiness and Entrepreneurship

Communication and CultureCommunication and Culture

DesignDesign

FashionFashion

Film and TelevisionFilm and Television

Theatre and DanceTheatre and Dance

Visual ArtsVisual Arts

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Graduate Programs

Columbia College Chicago offers master’s degree and graduate certificate programs in the arts, media, and the business of the arts.

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Academic Calendar

Fall 2024
  • Labor Day holiday (no classes)Monday, September 2
  • 15 Week Semester BeginsTuesday, September 3
  • Add deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, September 9
  • Drop deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, September 16
  • Withdrawal deadline, 15-week semesterFriday, November 8
  • Election Day (no classes)Tuesday, November 5
  • Spring Semester registration beginsMonday, November 11
  • Pass/Fail election deadline, 15-week semesterFriday, November 22
  • Thanksgiving break (no classes)Wednesday, November 27 – Sunday, December 1
  • Semester endsSaturday, December 14
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Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum

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

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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.

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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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