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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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Faculty Spotlight

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Academic Calendar

Spring 2025
  • January session beginsMonday, January 6
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday (no classes) Monday, January 20
  • 15-week semester beginsMonday, January 27
  • Add deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, February 3
  • Drop deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, February 10
  • Spring break (no classes)Monday, March 24 – Saturday, March 29
  • Withdrawal deadline, 15-week semester Friday, April 11
  • Summer registration beginsMonday, April 14
  • Pass/Fail election deadline, 15-week semesterFriday, April 25
  • Fall registration beginsMonday, April 28
  • Semester endsFriday, May 16
  • CommencementSunday, May 18
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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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