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Columbia Admissions and Matriculate College Search Advice Series

Juniors: join Columbia Admissions and Matriculate for a college search advice series. Matriculate mentors will share their experience with the college search and admissions process. Each session will also include a Columbia Admissions Officer.

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Frequently Asked Questions by Regular Decision Applicants

We receive many emails from students after they submit their application to Columbia, so we’ve gathered the following information to help answer questions and reduce some of the stress that applicants may be feeling.

Easier Fee Waiver Eligibility Process for Applicants

We believe that college costs, including application fees, should not be a barrier to access. If you are interested in applying to Columbia and our application fee is a significant financial burden for your family, we will simply waive it. We invite students to use our simple fee waiver eligibility form to check if they qualify.

A Message for Prospective Students - Fall 2020

For prospective students considering Columbia, the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic may have generated many questions in your college search and application process, and we hope to address some of your concerns.

Estimate Your Net Cost using the MyinTuition Calculator

An education at Columbia is more affordable than you think. The MyinTuition tool can help you anticipate your college costs and estimate your eligibility for need-based scholarships.

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Revised Testing Policy for 2020-2021 Application Cycle

Due to ongoing standardized testing disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia is adopting a one year test-optional policy for first-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering for the fall of 2021.

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Undergraduate Admissions is on Social Media! Follow us to learn more about life at Columbia and the application process.

Art of Engineering for First-Year Students

Learn about the five pillars of the Art of Engineering course for first-year Columbia Engineering students.

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Students' Right to Protest

Columbia has been inspired by the global rise of voices reacting to recent violent acts of anti-Black racism and standing up for equality and justice. Columbia Undergraduate Admissions supports students who are responding to and peacefully protesting against systemic racism and violence against the Black community.

Applications Available for Fall 2021 Admission

The Common Application and the Coalition Application for Fall 2021 admission are now live for first-year applicants. The Transfer Application is also live; transfer applicants should use the Coalition Application.

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Into the Columbia Blue

Columbia Admissions and Matriculate College Search Advice Series

Frequently Asked Questions by Regular Decision Applicants

Easier Fee Waiver Eligibility Process for Applicants

A Message for Prospective Students - Fall 2020

Estimate Your Net Cost using the MyinTuition Calculator

Revised Testing Policy for 2020-2021 Application Cycle

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Art of Engineering for First-Year Students

Students' Right to Protest

Applications Available for Fall 2021 Admission

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