Can’t wait to write in four of these today :))

Today is Columbia Registrar’s favorite holiday – Midterm Day! That’s right, folks, you know what that means: all of your midterms are today. Every. Single. One.

Some of you may be confused by this announcement, especially if you’re first years. That’s understandable. To help you navigate the most hectic day of the semester, here are some FAQs:

Q: My syllabus said my midterm isn’t for another two weeks. Are you sure it’s actually today?
A: Yes, I’m sure. It’s on the registrar calendar. They don’t make these things up.

Q: I thought I already took my midterm, why would I have another one?
A: Oh you sweet, sweet STEM students with your early midterms. That was a test run. STEM classes are basically one elaborate prank, so I’m not sure why you’re so surprised.

Q: I don’t have all my classes today. What do I do?
A: That’s no excuse not to take all your midterms today. This has been on the calendar for months. Drink a 5-hour Energy and sprint through campus until you find the location of your Wednesday seminar’s midterm.

Q: Are you sure this doesn’t just mean the day that marks the halfway point through the semester?
A: How do people even come up with excuses like this? Why would the registrar consider that important enough to put on their calendar? Sorry, you’re wrong and just haven’t been around here long enough.

Hope you’ve been studying! Time to get out those blue books.

the dreaded blue book via Columbia Bookstore