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HOW TO APPLY

Application Final Deadline

FALL 2024

May 1, 2024

Application Materials

Completed online application form with $150.00 nonrefundable application fee

Transcripts

Résumé

Statement of Academic Purpose (500 – 750 words)

Two Letters of Recommendation

Demonstration of English Proficiency

Video Essay

Enrollment Requirement

College or university official transcripts

Additional Application Process for International Students

The program welcomes international applicants. Please refer to the important information below regarding transcripts, English language proficiency, visas, and work-eligibility.

Visa Requirements

Begin the Visa Process (Admitted Students Only)

Submitting the Application

  • Applications are not considered complete until all required materials listed in the Application Materials section below have been received. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

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  • Applicants who are admitted to the program must submit all official documents to the Office of Admissions before the offer is considered official.

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  • All submitted materials should clearly bear the applicant’s name and the name of the program to which he or she is applying.

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  • Failure to submit complete, accurate, and authentic application documents consistent with these instructions may result in denial or revocation of admission, cancellation of academic credit, suspension, expulsion, or eventual revocation of degree. Applicants may be required to assist admissions staff and faculty involved in admission reviews in the verification of all documents and statements made in documents submitted by students as part of the application review process.​​

Application Policies

MASTER'S DEGREE APPLICANTS

CERTIFICATES & CERTIFICATIONS APPLICANTS

Appointments

IN PERSON WALK-IN HOURS

with an Admissions Counselor in our office.

Monday - Thursday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT
(15-minute meetings)

Office of Admissions
School of Professional Studies
203B Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway
New York , NY 10027-6902

VIRTUAL WALK-IN HOURS

with an Admissions Counselor via Zoom.

Thursday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

You can access the Zoom room through a phone, laptop, desktop, or tablet.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS MAILING ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Admissions
School of Professional Studies

203 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York , NY 10027-6902
212-854-9666
sustainability@sps.columbia.edu​

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