Postbaccalaureate Studies Program

The Postbaccalaureate Studies program offers qualified individuals with bachelor’s degrees the opportunity to take university courses for graduate school preparation or academic advancement.

Working with advisers at the School of Continuing Education, each student develops a plan of study tailored to his or her background and academic goals. University undergraduate and graduate courses in over 50 areas of study provide Postbaccalaureate Studies students with a range of options for rigorous study.

Work with dedicated advisers to develop a customized course plan that advances your academic and professional goals.
Study with Columbia's distinguished faculty alongside matriculated degree candidates.
Take advantage of graduate school application advising and support.

“I knew exactly what I needed as a bridge from my undergraduate degree to the Ph.D. degree I was seeking. Now I’ve found a program where I can invent what I want to study, and have access to just about every class at Columbia University. I don’t think a lot of schools understand the demand for innovation coming from my generation. The Post Baccalaureate program allows me to reinvent the person I want to be, and invent the program that would suit the person I want to be.”

Nicole Zeng

If you have submitted an online application for Summer Session 1 (Sessions D, E, F, H, J, X) and do not receive an admission decision by end of day Wednesday, May 16th, you must come in person with all required documents to 106B Lewisohn Hall during our registration period: Thursday, May 17th from 10AM-6PM, Friday, May 18th from 10AM-5PM or Monday, May 21st from 10AM-6PM to receive a decision.

We will be accepting walk-in applications during the registration period. All required supplemental materials should be submitted in person to 106B Lewisohn Hall on one of the aforementioned days. At that time, you will meet with an admissions officer who will evaluate your application.