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Course Match Overview
Course Match is an advanced algorithm that assigns classes based on your preferences. The algorithm uses the rankings submitted by you and your classmates to determine the demand for every class. Using that information, it gives you as many of your highly ranked classes as it can. The algorithm was created by Cognomos, based on Nobel prize winning research in economics, and is employed at several peer institutions. For those interested in the details, the Course Match algorithm is a direct application of market design theory.
Course Match Registration Timeline
| Registration Period | Date begins | date ends |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2022 Course Selection and Ranking (J-Term only) | Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 10:00am EST | Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 4:00pm EST |
| Summer 2022 Course Selection and Ranking Processing Period | Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | Wednesday, April 20, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 Schedule Viewing Period (All Students) | Thursday, April 21, 2022 | Monday, April 25, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 Block Week, A-Term, July B-Term Block Weeks Add/Drop Period (All Students) | Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 9:30am EST |
Full Block Week Courses: Monday, May 16, 2022, 10:00pm EST MTW Half Block Week Courses: Monday, May 16, 2022, 2:00pm EST |
| Summer 2022 Withdraw: Block Week Courses |
Full Block Week Courses: Monday, May 16, 2022, 10:00pm EST MTW Half Block Week Courses: Monday, May 16, 2022, 2:00pm EST |
Full Block Week Courses: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 2:00 PM EST MTW Half Block Week Courses: Monday, May 16, 2022, 6:00 PMEST |
| Summer 2022 Withdraw: A-Term | Friday, June 3, 2022, 10:00pm EST | Friday, June 10, 2022, 10:00pm EST |
| Summer 2022 July B-Term Add/Drop Period (All Students) | Monday, June 27, 2022, 9:30am EST |
MTW Half Block Week Courses: By 2:00pm (EST) on the First Scheduled Class Session WRF Half Block Week Courses: By 6:00pm (EST) on the First Scheduled Class Session Full Block Week Courses: By 6:00pm (EST) on the First Scheduled Class Session Varies per week |
How does Course Match Work?
Created by Cognomos, the following guide provides a more user-friendly overview of the Course Match application: A Guide to Course Match at Columbia Business School. In includes tips and considerations to improve enrollment results.
How to Use Course Match - Ranking and Selection
Access the Course Match Selection Student Guide here and you can review this one-pager on Course Selection to get started!
Video Tutorial Links are also available below for your convenience.
| Video 1: Selection Round Get Started Tab | Video 2: Selection Round Find Classes Tab |
|---|---|
| Video 3: Selection Round Rank Classes | Video 4: Selection Round Review Schedules & Confirm Tabs |
How to use Student Service Online (SSOL) - Add/Drop and Wait List
Access the Student Guide - Add, Drop and Waitlist on SSOL here.
Additional Questions? Please email [email protected]