Monday

August 25

First Day of Fall Classes

August 25, 2025

The wait is over—it's time to dive into another incredible year of learning and growth! We officially kick off the 2025-2026 academic year on August 25, and we can't wait to welcome our Koalas back, ready to explore, discover, and achieve new
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Monday

September 1

Labor Day

September 1, 2025

Happy Labor Day, Koalas! Columbia College will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the holiday. Campus offices will reopen, and regular operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Please note that no synchronous classes will meet
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Monday

October 13

Fall Break

October 13, 2025 - October 14, 2025

Fall Break is here for full-semester classes! Take this time to relax, recharge, and catch up. While no weekday classes will meet during the break, please note that weekend classes will continue as scheduled. For our residential students, residence
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Wednesday

November 26

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Columbia College will observe Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30. During this time, on-campus classes will not meet, but online classes will remain in progress as scheduled. Residence halls will reopen on
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Sunday

December 7

Exam Week

December 7, 2025 - December 11, 2025

Final exams will take place from December 7 to December 11. Please note the following scheduling details: Classes that meet on weekdays before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m., as well as weekend classes, will follow their regular schedule. All other
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Wednesday

December 17

Fall 2025 Commencement

December 17, 2025 10:00 AM

Columbia College is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our graduating class at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony! We warmly welcome graduates and their families, friends, and loved ones to join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for
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