Enrollment & Transfers

Individual Course Enrollment

Students who are not degree candidates may enroll in one or more courses on a space-available basis and with the Program Director's approval. Non-matriculated students may take no more than four core courses at Columbia before applying to the master’s degree program.

To take individual courses, nondegree students must apply to take a class through Postbaccalaureate Studies.

Enrollment in individual courses as a Postbaccalaureate Studies student is appropriate for those who wish to take courses to prepare to apply for admission to the Actuarial Science program. Successful completion of Actuarial Science courses does not guarantee admission to those who subsequently apply to the master’s program.

Transfer of Credit

Into the Program

In principle, the School of Continuing Education does not accept transfer credit for degree work done at another institution. However, students enrolled in an M.S. degree program may petition the Office of Student Life and Alumni Relations for transfer credit or advanced standing if they believe course work they have previously done is duplicative.

Out of the Program

Students who seek to apply course credit towards a degree must consult with the degree-granting school in order to determine eligibility and limitations. The School of Continuing Education cannot advise students on the applicability of credit toward another degree.