Course Seats and Required Preparation

Admitted students may register for any course for which they are prepared — i.e., any noted prerequisites must be fulfilled.

A number of classes are offered after 5:00 PM, for those students who work during the day.

In over-enrolled courses, Columbia degree candidates often have priority over nondegree students.

Admittance into the Postbaccalaureate Studies program does not guarantee any student a seat in a course. Certain courses such as seminars are not normally open to Postbaccalaureate Studies students unless express permission is granted in advance by the instructor, department or program. Please check with individual instructors about specific prerequisite course requirements.

Special limitation for students enrolling in science courses:
Some courses required for admission to medical or other health-profession schools are not available through the School of Continuing Education. Those interested in premedical or other health-related preprofessional programs should apply to the School of General Studies.

Postbaccalaureate students who are not preparing for admission to medical school or to graduate school in any of the health professions who wish to take courses in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or physics may do so with written permission from the Associate Dean of Student Life and Alumni Relations.