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For students interested in First-Year, Transfer, Visiting Student Program, and Combined Plan Program admission information.

Apply Electronically

We strongly encourage first-year students to apply online as it expedites the processing and accuracy of your completed application. Nearly all of our applicants choose to apply electronically.

Welcome to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions request page. By completing the Request Information Form to the right, your name will be added to our mailing list and you will receive publications as they become available. Please note that Bulletins/Catalogs are not mailed to prospective students but they are available online.

We strongly recommend that prospective first-year students apply online in the fall of their senior year. You may also download a printed application.

The Graduate School of Journalism was built with funds donated by famed publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The Pulitzer Prizes are awarded at Columbia every year.The Graduate School of Journalism was built with funds donated by famed publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The Pulitzer Prizes are awarded at Columbia every year.

Please also be aware that:

  • If you do not have access to the internet, you may request a paper application. Printed applications are available in limited quantities between September and December each year and can be requested by calling 212-854-2522.
  • Transfer, Combined Plan and Visiting Student applications are not available by mail. Transfer and Combined Plan applicants must apply online. Visiting Student Program applicants must download an application and submit it by mail.
  • More information on Classes, Lunch Visits, Overnight Visits, & Interviews