Enrollment Checklist and Important Dates

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Enrollment Checklist and Important Dates

Please check this page regularly for updates as some of these dates may change as our partner offices finalize their schedules.

Deadline	To Do
ASAP	Complete FAFSA
Before May 1	Activate Law School LawNet account Add phonetic pronunciation of your full name Add recorded pronunciation of your full name (instructions) Add emergency contact information Add emergency contact person Designate your pronouns Activate Columbia University UNI/LionMail email account
May 1	Submit the university apartment housing application Complete Computer-Based Training Complete New Student Technology Guide
May 15	Complete Financial Aid Questionnaire and loan application materials.
June 1	Deadline to submit a written request for deferral to the Office of Admissions to [email protected]
June 15	1. Submit Dean's Certification(s) to the Office of Admissions 2. Dual Degree Advising: email Jordan Carr ([email protected]) or Timur Pakay ([email protected]) JD/MBA ONLY 3. Submit immunization requirements documentation MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) Meningitis decision COVID-19 & Seasonal influenza (Strongly recommended)
End of June	Columbia University's Student Financial Services finalizes 2025–2026 cost of attendance, as well as deadlines and options for submitting payment. Deadline to for the Max Berger '71 Public Interest/Public Service Fellows application.
July 1	Submit $150 deposit refund written request if withdrawing to [email protected] International student grant recipients: Submit approved loan and visa documentation to Financial Aid Office
Mid July	Register for accommodations Open enrollment for insurance begins Submit your CUID photo
End of July	Peer Mentor Program application due Register for Connecting Columbia Law
August 1	Submit final, official academic transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions Office of University Life Tutorials due
August 18-20	Orientation
TBD	Legal Methods I
September 1	Labor Day: No Classes
End of September	Elect or waive student health insurance All students are required to carry health insurance while enrolled at Columbia University. International students are required to carry the University Student insurance policy.