SPS Planning Calendars

The calendar provides a centralized view of important operational deadlines, events, and business processes for SPS staff and faculty. Users are encouraged to add relevant calendars to their LionMail Google calendar for enhanced functionality, such as searching for specific events and setting reminders for updates. See instructions below for adding these to your Google calendar.

*Any changes or new additions to the calendars are promptly reflected for subscribers, ensuring they stay informed.

**All dates are subject to change depending on A&S and University deadlines, please check back regularly for any changes or updates. 

Accessing & Adding Calendars to LionMail Account

  1. Click the drop-down arrow/carrot to the right of the Agenda view above the calendar.
  2. This will display all the calendars available to you. (See descriptions of each calendar to the right.)
  3. Check or uncheck calendars to personalize your view. 
  4. Import calendars to your Google calendar by clicking the link in the description below or via the +Google Calendar button below the calendar view.
  5. Set up Reminders or Notifications within your Google calendar as desired.

Academic Term Shorthand: First two letters of Term + 2 digit year (ex: Fa25, Sp26, Su27). 

Calendars

  • AC – Academic Calendar
  • CD - Course Development Calendar
  • CPS – Course Planning Sheet Calendar
  • FIN - Finance and Budgeting Calendar
  • SA – Student Affairs Calendar

Calendar Glossary

  • ARC - Accounting and Reporting at Columbia
  • FY - Fiscal Year
  • Q1 - Quarterly period 1 (July - September)
  • Q2 - Quarterly period 2 (October - December)
  • Q3 - Quarterly period 3 (January - March)
  • Q4 - Quarterly period 4 (April - June)
  • TBD - To Be Determined - **tentative dates that are subject to change**