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Dates and Deadlines
2011-2012 Admissions Calendar
September–NovemberSeptember–November: Fall recruitment season Thursday, Sept. 1: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program Sunday, Oct. 9: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline Tuesday, Nov. 15: Early Decision Plan application deadline |
December–JanuarySunday, Dec. 11: Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School’s regular admission deadline Sunday, Jan. 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms may be submitted to the government, if applying for financial aid Wednesday, Feb. 15: Regular admission application deadline |
February–JulyThursday, March 1: Financial aid application deadline Tuesday, May 1: Enrollment deposit deadline Tuesday, May 1: Housing application deadline Friday, June 1: Deferral request deadline Sunday, July 15: Transfer/Visiting student application deadline for fall term |