For students affected by the closure of Siena Heights University and the elimination of some majors at Indiana University: We understand that these developments have disrupted your educational plans, and we are here to help you continue your work toward a creative career.
If you're interested in transferring to 糖心vlog官方入口app, please review the information on this page to help prepare your 2026 application.
Please reach out to us at transfer@colum.edu so we can expedite review of your application and transfer credits.
Transfer: How to Apply
Apply as a transfer student if you’ve completed high school, home school, or a GED (called HiSET in some states) program and have earned (or will earn) college credit at a college or university before your first day at Columbia. This excludes dual enrollments (including Summer at Columbia) and/or any college or university enrollment completed during the summer immediately following high school or GED (or HiSET) completion.
If you have not enrolled in courses at a post-secondary college or university, or if your coursework is covered by the exceptions listed above, please review the Freshman Application Requirements.
If you are you an international student who will require a visa to study in the United States, please follow the steps listed here, and review this page for additional information.
You can also review a complete checklist and timeline for transfer students at the links.
Need help planning your transfer to Columbia? Our Transfer Admissions team is here for you.
Our planning tools can help you chart your transfer path.
Get to know our transfer admissions team.
Important Dates and Deadlines
October 1, 2025: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available at fafsa.gov. Submitting the FAFSA will help to maximize your access to all possible financial aid.
November 17, 2025: Final Spring 2026 application deadline.
December 1, 2025: Final Fall 2026 application deadline for the Acting for Stage and Screen, BFA; Comedy Writing and Performance, BFA; Musical Theatre, BFA; and Performance and Songwriting BMus programs. Applicants passed through a pre-screen process will be invited to audition/interview in January or February of 2026.
December 1, 2025: Priority Fall 2026 application deadline for the Fashion Design, BFA and Film and Television BFA programs.
January 15, 2026: Final Fall 2026 application deadline for the Fashion Design, BFA and Film and Television BFA programs.
January 15, 2026: Priority Fall 2026 application deadline for all other programs and for the Faculty Recognition Award scholarship. We will continue to accept applications after this date, but only applications and portfolio submissions completed by this date will be considered for the Faculty Recognition Award. It is to your advantage to apply as early as possible.
BA, BFA, BMus, and BS: What’s the difference?
Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs allow for greater flexiblity and exploration within the curriculum. This includes the ability to tailor elective coursework beyond your major or add a minor. Around 90% of Columbia students are pursuing a BA degree.
Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BMus), and Bachelor of Science (BS) programs feature more intensive required coursework in the major with limited flexibility for electives.
A Note on Standardized Test Scores
糖心vlog官方入口app's admissions process is entirely test-free. Standardized test scores will play no role in the college's determination of a student's admissibility, or in awarding merit-based scholarships.
After admission, students who have them are encouraged to submit results from Advanced Placement or International Baccaulaurate tests. Just list Columbia on your or talk to your school's IB diploma program coordinator about how to . Columbia grants credit for scores of 3 or higher on and 4 or higer on .
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1. Submit your application.
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2. Submit the following required items.