Prospective Students
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 Continuing Education.
Take a Class
The Postbaccalaureate Studies program offers you the opportunity to take a course or courses. Faculty and Research Officers of the University will complete an abbreviated application consisting of contact and citizenship information, and will not be assessed the application fee nor be required to submit additional documents.
Simply complete an abbreviated Postbaccalaureate Studies application, consisting of contact and citizenship information. No other documents or information are required, and you will not be assessed an application fee. Within 24 hours, you will receive your welcome letter, at which time you can fill out and send along your registration form, which we provide. Our staff will handle this initial class registration on your behalf and our Student Services team will contact you directly. 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.
Please note, upon submission of this form the School of Continuing Education will create a student record for you and you will be registered for the designated courses.
Applying Your Tuition Benefit
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.
Master's Degree Programs
The School of Continuing Education offers 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 the Continuing Education 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.
