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Audio and MusicAudio and Music

Business and EntrepreneurshipBusiness and Entrepreneurship

Communication, Culture, and SocietyCommunication, Culture, and Society

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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Faculty Spotlight

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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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