School of Graduate Studies

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

Dawoud Bey

Photography

Five things to know about the Photography professor and world-renowned artist who has taught at Columbia College Chicago for more than 20 years.

CM Burroughs

English and Creative Writing

Creative writing associate professor CM Burroughs chose poetry over law school—to the benefit of Columbia’s writing students.

Wenhwa Ts’ao

Cinema and Television Arts

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

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Academic Calendar

Spring 2023

January session begins Tuesday, January 3
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday (no classes)Monday, January 16
15-week semester begins Monday, January 23
Add deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, January 30
Drop deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, February 6
Withdrawal deadline, 15-week semesterFriday, March 24
Spring break (no classes)Monday, March 27 – Saturday, April 1
Semester endsFriday, May 12
Commencement exercises (no classes)Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 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.

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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