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) |