I am current applicant for freshman (undergraduate) year in Columbia. I don’t yet know if I’m accepted or not, but I do have an interview tomorrow. BUT, my question is, (not only Columbia but other Ivy leagues or even SUNYs), when does fall semester start? I’m asking this because, I think I will be traveling to my mother-country (Georgia) in summer, most likely for whole July… and well, I just hope colleges don’t start at least before August 10th. 
So, when do most colleges start their fall semesters?
Most colleges (at least in the SUNY system) don’t have move-in days until mid to late August (anytime after the 20th sounds about right) so it should work fine for your trip! Enjoy Georgia!
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