The Student Leader Resource page is your guide to navigating policies and procedures that govern the student leader experience at CBS. This is a living site that may require updates to various policies and procedures during the academic year. The Office of Student Affairs reserves the right to enact policy and procedure changes that may impact your student organization.
What are student programming blackout dates?
OSA works with other CBS partners to set specific dates and times when student organizations are and are not able to plan any types of events. These are put in place for academic purposes (such as exams or LEAD), important community wide events (like the Career Fair) or breaks and holidays when the school is closed.
Are there exceptions to student programming blackout rules?
Event exceptions are rare and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Student groups must submit an exception request in advance to be reviewed by their OSA club advisor and/or CMC and Academics.
SUMMER A-TERM 2026 STUDENT PROGRAMMING GUIDE
- Student group programming begins Tuesday, May 26
- Student group programming ends Thursday, July 2(last day of classes- no student programming allowed after due to July 4, exams/end of term)
SUMMER A-TERM 2026 STUDENT GROUP PROGRAMMING HOURS
- Monday- Thursday
- 6:00AM-8:30AM
- 12:30PM-2:00PM
- 5:45PM-2:00AM
- Friday- Sunday
- 6:00AM-2:00AM
SUMMER A-TERM 2026 STUDENT GROUP BLACKOUT DATES
- Friday, May 29: Monday Make-Up Day- Classes in Session
- Friday, June 19: Juneteenth
*No student programming hours during Study Day, Exams and Summer Block Weeks (7/3-8/6)
*No student programming may take place from August 7– September 15 without OSA approval
FALL 2026 STUDENT GROUP PROGRAMMING GUIDE
- Student group programming begins Tuesday, September 15, 2026 after 5:45PM
- Student group programming ends Friday, December 11, 2026 (last day of classes- no student programming allowed after due to exams/end of academic term)
FALL 2026 STUDENT GROUP PROGRAMMING HOURS
- Monday- Thursday
- 6:00AM- 8:30AM
- 12:30PM-2:00PM
- 5:45PM-2:00AM
- Friday- Sunday
- 6:00AM-2:00AM
- 6:00AM-2:00AM
FALL 2026 STUDENT GROUP BLACKOUT DATES
- Friday, September 18th until 2:00PM: Fall Career Fair
- Friday, October 9, 2026 until 5:45PM: Class meeting for LEAD: Leading Inclusively
- Monday, October 19, 2026 - Friday, October 23, 2026: Exams
- Monday, November 2, 2026 - Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Fall Break & Election Day
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, December 4, 2026 after 5:45PM: Follies
FALL 2026 DATES TO KNOW
The following dates include important community wide events that are not considered blackout dates but may impact event participation.
- Friday, September 18- Saturday, September 19, 2026: Experience CBS | Office of Admissions
- Saturday, November 7, 2026: Spotlight on CBS Community | Office of Admissions
SPRING 2027 STUDENT GROUP PROGRAMMING GUIDE
- Student group programming begins Friday, January 29th, 2027
- Student group programming ends Friday, April 30th, 2027 (last day of classes- no student programming allowed after due to exams/end of academic term)
SPRING 2027 STUDENT GROUP PROGRAMMING HOURS
- Monday- Thursday
- 6:00AM- 8:30AM
- 12:30PM-2:00PM
- 5:45PM-2:00AM
- Friday- Sunday
- 6:00AM-2:00AM
- 6:00AM-2:00AM
SPRING 2027 STUDENT GROUP BLACKOUT DATES
- Friday, February 26, 2027 until 5:45PM: Class meeting for LEAD: Leading Inclusively
- Monday, March 8, 2027- Friday, March 19, 2027: Exams & Spring Break
- April TBD: Spring Gala
- April TBD: Follies
SPRING 2027 DATES TO KNOW
The following dates include important community wide events that are not considered blackout dates but may impact event participation.
- Friday, January 29, 2027: Columbia Connect I | Office of Admissions
- Thursday, February 25, 2027: Social Impact Cluster Auction | Social Enterprise Club & Tamer Institute
- Friday, April 16, 2027: Columbia Connect II | Office of Admissions
Club/cluster board meetings are allowed to occur during blackout days and times with the exception of individual academic conflicts (classes, exams, etc.)