Transfer of Credit

Into the Program

Because visiting students are admitted on a nondegree basis, no credit is accepted.

Out of the Program

Visiting students should consult their home institution regarding the transfer of credits.

Undergraduate courses are not usually credited toward a graduate degree either at Columbia or elsewhere. Graduate courses may result in advanced standing upon entering graduate school, though the degree-granting school, not the School of Continuing Education, is the sole authority for determining applicability of Columbia credit toward a degree.

Columbia 's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may confer up to 15 points (one residence unit) of credit toward the M.A. or Ph.D. for work completed as a Postbaccalaureate Studies student. Courses must be completed with a grade of B or better and must be approved for graduate credit by the student's department.

Students should be advised that Columbia 's School of General Studies will accept up to 15 points of credit toward the B.A. or B.S. for work completed as a nondegree student at Columbia or elsewhere.