Am I eligible to apply for the Graduate Program?

Admission to Columbia's graduate programs is competitive.

To be eligible, you must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Have (or will have earned by the term you wish to enroll) a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts validating this degree must be received by the Graduate Office in order to fully process the application. Applicants are also expected to have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
2. Possess an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0. (While a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. is the preferred minimum, the Graduate Office will consider otherwise-qualified applicants whose cumulative G.P.A. is below a 3.0.)

Given the nature of Columbia's graduate programs, evaluation of applications takes into account the specific field of study you're pursuing. Be sure to take these additional requirements into account as you apply.

Please visit your department's application checklist for a complete list of materials you need to submit with your application including the required forms.

Questions?  Call 312.344.7260 or email us at gradsch@colum.edu