Special Non-Degree Students

A limited number of applicants may be granted admission as special (non-degree) students, to take courses and earn academic credit. Appropriate candidates for non-degree status include fellows in clinical departments in the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center or Mailman School graduates seeking selected additional courses.

The following apply to non-degree students:

• No more than 12 points may be taken in non-degree status.
• Non-degree admission does not guarantee admission as a degree student.
• You cannot submit both a degree application and non-degree application for the same entry term.
• Financial aid and housing are not available to non-degree students. To view the current cost of attendance and applicable fees, see the Student and Financial Services website: http://sfs.columbia.edu/
• Not all programs or courses are available to students with non-degree status, i.e., core classes. Please visit the schedule of classes for more information.
• Registration as a special/non-degree student is dependent on space availability.
• The School cannot guarantee the required 12 credits for an F–1 Visa for international applicants.

Instructions

Prospective non-degree students interested in taking one or two courses should submit the Non-Degree Interest Form along with their resume/CV to the School. Once the form is received, the Office of Student Affairs will review preliminary eligibility and general space availability of requested courses. Please note, some classes may be closed to special/non-degree students. If it is determined that enrollment is possible, the Office of Student Affairs will provide the Non-Degree Application to the prospective student. The Interest Form serves only as a preliminary review and final acceptance is contingent upon the formal application review.