There are many options for Columbia University employees to study through the School of Professional Studies, from taking classes in the Arts and Sciences, to pursuing a certification or preparing for graduate school within the Postbaccalaureate Studies program, to the rigorous curriculum of our professional master’s degree programs. Most of our programs are structured for working individuals, with most classes offered in the evenings.
University Faculty and Officers of Research
University Faculty and Officers of Research at Columbia are eligible to apply for a variety of academic programs through the School of Professional Studies.
ThePostbaccalaureate Studies programoffers you the opportunity to take a course or courses. Faculty and Research Officers of the University will completean abbreviated applicationconsisting of contact and citizenship information. You will also be required to provide Proof of Eligibility (e.g. a letter from Human Resources verifying your Faculty/Research Officer status). Evening courses are available in many of the departments in the Arts and Sciences. Visit ourFall/Spring coursesorSummer coursespages for detailed course information.
For information regarding the next steps for applying your tuition benefit please visit the University human resources website. Please note that student and University fees are not covered by the tuition benefit and will be assessed to your student account during the next billing cycle. For more information about these fees, click here.
The School of Professional Studies offers Certification of Professional Achievement and Master of Science degree programs, most of which are designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals. Employees are held to the same academic standards as matriculated students at the University, and are required to follow the calendars, admissions requirements, and administrative policies posted throughout this website.
Information regarding the tuition benefit can be found by visiting:
Faculty and Staff Services
615 West 131st Street
Studebaker Floor 4
New York, NY 10027
212-851-7000
Human Resources Tuition exemption forms are available in 205 Kent and 615 West 131st Street.
Other Officers and Support Staff
Officers and support staff at Columbia who hold a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for a variety of academic programs through the School of Professional Studies.
Employees are held to the same academic standards as matriculated students at the University, and are required to follow the calendars, admissions requirements, and administrative policies posted throughout this website.
The Postbaccalaureate Studies program offers employees the opportunity to take a course or courses for graduate school preparation, professional advancement, or personal enrichment.
Evening courses are available in many of the departments in the Arts and Sciences. Visit our Fall/Spring courses or Summer courses pages for detailed course information.
With a diverse portfolio of master’s degrees and a variety of flexible courses and formats, our rigorous programs meet students where they are and take them where they want to go — on their terms and throughout their lives. Most are designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals.
Upon submission of your registration form the School of Professional Studies will create a student record for you and you will be registered for the designated courses. For information regarding the next steps for applying your tuition benefit please visit the University human resources website. Please note that student and University fees are not covered by the tuition benefit and will be assessed to your student account during the next billing cycle. For more information about these fees, click here.
Information regarding the tuition benefit can be found by visiting:
Faculty and Staff Services
615 West 131st Street
Studebaker Floor 4
New York, NY 10027
212-851-7000
Human Resources Tuition exemption forms are available in 205 Kent and 615 West 131st Street.
Pursue a bachelor’s degree at Columbia
Individuals who do not hold a bachelor’s degree should contact the School of General Studies to find out about applying for admission to an undergraduate degree program at Columbia.
Audit a class or classes
Individuals interested in sitting in on selected courses in the Arts and Sciences may apply to audit a class or classes. Employees should note that tuition exemption does not cover audited courses. For more information regarding tuition benefits please visit the University’s Human Resources website.
Columbia University offers a Tuition Exemption Benefit Program for both full-time, regular salaried Officers as well as Support Staff, so that you and your eligible dependents may take courses at Columbia.
Check your eligibility: To find out what your Tuition Exemption Benefit covers, log-into CUBES and click the Tuition icon at the top of the screen. For more information, and the Tuition Exemption Benefits Policy, please visit humanresources.columbia.edu/tuition.
Submit your application: A School of Professional Studies program application is required, and you must be admitted into the program in order to register for courses. If you are applying for the Spring semester, please submit your application as soon as possible to receive early consideration, as many courses have limited space.
Register: Instructions on how to register for courses will be sent upon admission to the program.
Submit your eligibility form: In order for your Tuition Exemption Benefit to be applied to your student account, you must present a signed Tuition Exemption Eligibility Form each term to the Student Financial Services office at your school before the end of the Change of Program Period.
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