2016-2017 Academic Calendar
June 2016
| Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | Postdoctoral programs graduation |
| Mon.-Fri., June 20-24, 2016 | Clinic orientation for 3rd year DDS (Class of 2018) |
| Mon-Fri, June 27- July 1, 2016 | Postdoctoral program orientation |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | Awarding of June degrees and certificates |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | End of academic year for 2nd year DDS (Class of 2018) |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | All postdoctoral programs end |
July 2016
| Friday, July 1, 2016 | Fall Term begins for 3rd and 4th year DDS (Class of 2018, 2017) |
| Friday, July 1, 2016 | Fall Term begins for all Post Graduate Dental students |
| Monday, July 4, 2016 | Independence Day |
August 2016
| Monday, August 1, 2016 | Last day to apply for October degrees and certificates |
| Thursday, August 4, 2016 | Diversity training for new post-doc students |
| Monday, August 15, 2016 | White Coat Ceremony (Class of 2020) |
| Mon-Fri, August 15-19, 2016 | Orientation and Registration – 1st year DDS (Class of 2020) |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2016 | Fall Term begins for 1st year DDS (Class of 2020) |
| Monday, August 29, 2016 | Fall Term begins for 2nd year DDS (Class of 2019) |
| Mon-Fri, August 29-Sept. 2, 2016 | Break for 3rd and 4th year DDS (Class of 2018, 2017) – Clinic Closed |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | “Surviving the Information Glut” Talk for 1st year DDS (Class of 2020) Pizza at 6 p.m. in VEC #401. “Study Skills and Tips on How to Manage Your First Semester” at 6:30 p.m, in VEC # 201 |
September 2016
| Monday, September 5, 2016 | Labor Day - University Holiday |
| Tuesday, September 6, 2016 | Classes resume for 3rd and 4th year DDS (Classes of 2017, 2018) |
| Tuesday, September 6, 2016 | Environmental Health and Safety Training for 1st year DDS (Class of 2020) |
| Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | CDM Welcome Reception (4-6 p.m.) and Town Hall Meeting for all DDS (6-8 p.m.) |
| Thursday, September 8, 2016 | Environmental Health and Safety Training for 2nd year DDS (Class of 2019) |
| Friday, September 9, 2016 | Registration for NB II strongly recommended (Class of 2017) |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | The Commission on Dental Competency Assessment Exam (CDCA) Orientation (8-10 a.m.) in A7 (Class of 2017) |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | The Commission on Dental Competency Assessment Exam (CDCA) Orientation (8-10 a.m.) in A7 (Class of 2017) |
| Monday, September 19, 2016 | (1/2) Debt Management Seminar for 1st year DDS (Class of 2020) HSC LL204 from 2-4 p.m. |
| Friday, September 23, 2016 | (2/2) Debt Management Seminar for 1st year DDS (Class of 2020) HSC 305 from 9-11 a.m. |
| Tue.-Thu., September 27-29, 2016 | University Accreditation (CDM) |
| Thursday, September 29, 2016 | Post- Accreditation Appreciation Lunch (12-2 p.m.) at Bard Hall |
October 2016
| Mon-Tue., October 3-4, 2016 | Mock Boards (Commission on Dental Competency Assessments - CDCA) Examination for 4th year DDS (Only VC7 closed) (Class of 2017) |
| Friday, October 7, 2016 | Registration for NB I strongly recommended (Class of 2019) |
| Sunday, October 9, 2016 | Annual School Fall BBQ – Baker Field (12-4 p.m.) |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2016 | Awarding of October degrees and certificates |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2016 | Histories of the Health Sciences Lecture Series: Allan J. Formicola – Lecture, Reception and Book Signing (6-8 p.m.) at the Knowledge Center at the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) NERB Exam for 4th year DDS (VC7 & VC8) (Class of 2017) |
| Thu.-Mon., October 20-24, 2016 | ADA Meeting (Denver, CO) |
| Thu.-Sat., October 27-29, 2016 | ADEA Fall 2016 Meeting (Houston, TX) |
November 2016
| Saturday, November 5, 2016 | Last day to apply for February degrees and certificates |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | Election Day - Clinics closed |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2016 | Employee Appreciation Day |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2016 | Deans Honor Day (Night Clinic Closed) in the Faculty Club 5:15-7:30 p.m. |
| Wed.-Fri., November 23-25, 2016 | Thanksgiving - University designated Holiday |
| Fri.-Wed., November 25-30, 2016 | Greater NY Dental Meeting (classes and clinic running from 12-5 p.m. on 11/30) |
| Saturday, November 26, 2016 | International Diabetes Symposium – Diabetes Teamwork: Collaboration, Coordination and Control from 9-4:30 p.m. at the Jacob Javits Center |
| Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Greater NY Dental Meeting Student Table Clinic presentations 10-2 p.m. at the Jacob Javits Center |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | Columbia University Symposium at the Greater NY Dental Meeting at the Jacob Javits Center (1:30-4:30 p.m.). Reception to follow (6-8 p.m.) at the Marriot Marquee |
December 2016
| Thursday, December 1, 2016 | Last day to apply for May and June degrees and certificates |
| Thu.-Fri., December 13-14, 2016 | Visiting professor, student seminars, lecture and lunch (9-4 p.m. Clinic is not closed) |
| Monday, December 19, 2016 | CDM Annual Holiday Party (4-6 p.m. in Faculty Club) |
| Friday, December 23, 2016 | Fall Term ends for ALL DDS (Classes 2017-2020) |
| Sat.-Tue., Dec. 24, 201-Jan 3, 2017 | Vacation for ALL DDS (Classes 2017-2020) |
| Sunday, December 25, 2016 | Christmas |
| Mon.-Tue., December 26-27, 2016 | University designated holiday |
| Friday, December 30, 2016 | Fall Term ends for all Post Graduate Dental students |
January 2017
| Mon.-Tue., January 2-3, 2017 | University designated Holiday |
| Wednesday, January 4, 2017 | Spring Term begins for ALL DDS & Post Graduate students (PG’s) (Classes 2017-2020) |
| Wed.-Mon., January 4-16, 2017 | NB I study and exam period for 2nd year DDS (Class of 2019) |
| Friday, January 6, 2017 | CDCA (NERB) Clinical Exam Orientation (8-9 a.m.) for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) in A7 |
| Wed.-Mon., January 4-16, 2017 | NB I study and exam period for 2nd year DDS (Class of 2019) |
| Monday, January 16, 2017 | Martin Luther King Day observed - University Holiday |
| Monday, January 16, 2017 | Deadline to have completed NB I, 2nd year DDS (Class of 2019) |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2017 | Classes/clinic resumes for 2nd year DDS (Class of 2019) |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2017 | Clinical Mock Board Exam (8-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS in VC-7 (Class of 2017) |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | Clinical Mock Board Exam (8-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS in VC-7 (Class of 2017) |
| Monday, January 30, 2017 | Match Day for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | Deadline to have completed NB II for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
February 2017
| Thursday, February 2, 2017 | Clinical NERB (CDCA) Examination (7-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Friday, February 3, 2017 | Give Kids a Smile Day |
| Friday, February 3, 2017 | Clinical NERB (CDCA) Examination (7-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | Awarding of February degrees |
| Monday, February 20, 2017 | Presidents Day - University Holiday |
| Friday, February 24, 2017 | Financial Aid Exit Interviews. 1/2 4th year DDS (all day) (Class of 2017) |
March 2017
| Thursday, March 2, 2017 | Orientation for Clinical NERB (CDCA) Examination (7-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS |
| Friday, March 3, 2017 | Financial Aid Exit Interviews. 2/2 4th year DDS (all day) (Class of 2017) |
| Friday, March 3, 2017 | Clinical NERB (CDCA) Examination (7-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Sat.-Tue., March 18-21, 2017 | ADEA Annual meeting (Long Beach, CA) |
| Sat.-Sun., March 18-26, 2017 | Spring vacation for 1st, 2nd, 3rd year DDS (Classes of 2020, 2019, 2018) |
| Sat.-Wed, March 18-22, 2017 | Spring vacation for 1st half of 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Wed.-Sat., March 22-25, 2017 | IADR/AADR/CADR Annual meeting (San Francisco, CA) |
| Wed-Sun, March 22-26, 2017 | Spring vacation for 2nd half of 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
April 2017
| Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Research Day Program: Birnberg Lecture (12:15-1 p.m.), Vagelos Education Center, Room 201. Research Day Program: Luncheon (1:15-2:15 p.m.), Vagelos Education Center, Room 401. Research Day Program: Poster presentations p.m. (3:30-5 p.m.), Bard Hall, Main Lounge. |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Orientation for Clinical NERB (CDCA) Examination (5-7 p.m.) for 4th year DDS |
| Thursday, April 6, 2017 | Clinical NERB (CDCA) Examination (7-5 p.m.) for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | Vendor Fair |
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 | Talent Show |
| Friday, April 28, 2017 | Class/Alumni Reunion Day |
| Saturday, April 29, 2017 | Spring Formal |
May 2017
| Friday, May 12, 2017 | Transfer Day |
| Sunday, May 7, 2017 | Senior Formal |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Columbia University Commencement (Morningside Campus) |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Class Day Award Presentations |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Spring Term ends for 4th year DDS (Class of 2017) |
| Thursday, May 18, 2017 | DDS Graduation Ceremony |
| Monday, May 29, 2017 | Memorial Day observed - University Holiday |
| Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | 4th year DDS Orientation and check-in Day (Class of 2018) |