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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 B-Term Add/Drop Period (All Students) |
Monday, October 10, 2022 9:30am (EST) Monday, October 24, 2022 9:30am (EST) |
Friday, October 14, 2022 10:00pm (EST) Friday, October 28, 2022 10:00pm (EST) |
| Fall 2022 Withdraw: B-Term Courses (All Students) | Friday, October 28, 2022,10:00pm (EST) | Friday, November 11, 10:00pm (EST) |
| Spring 2023 Course Selection and Ranking (All Students) | Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10:00 AM (EST) | Monday, November 14, 2022, 4:00 PM (EST) |
| Spring 2023 Course Selection and Ranking Processing Period (All Students) | Monday, November 14, 2022 | Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 Schedule Viewing Period (All Students) | Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 Block Week, A-Term, B-Term, Full Term, and Block Weeks Add/Drop Period 1 (All Students) | Thursday, December 8, 2022, 1:00 PM (EST) |
MTW Half Block Week Courses: Tues, Jan. 17, 1:00 PM (EST) Full Block Week Courses: Tues, Jan. 17, 10:00 PM (EST) RFS Half Block Week Courses: Thurs, Jan. 19, 10:00 PM (EST) A-Term and Full-Term Electives: Friday, January 27, 2023, 10:00 PM (EST) |
| Spring 2023 Withdraw: A-Term & Full-Term Courses (All Students) | Friday, January 27, 2023, 10:00 PM (EST) | Friday, February 10, 2023, 10:00 PM (EST) |
| Spring 2023 B-Term Add/Drop Period 2 (All Students) | Monday, March 20, 2023, 9:30am (EST) | Friday, March 24, 2023,10:00 PM (EST) |
| Spring 2023 Withdraw: B-Term Courses (All Students) | Friday, March 24, 2023, 10:00 PM (EST) | Friday, April 7, 2023, 10:00 PM (EST) |
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!
How to Use Student Service Online (SSOL) - Add/Drop and Wait List
Access the Student Guide - Add, Drop and Waitlist on SSOL here.
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