Application Management

Thank you for your interest in applying to Teachers College, Columbia University!

2023 degree, advanced certificate, and non-degree applications are now open for Spring, Summer, and Fall. Please note that we are no longer accepting 2022 degree, advanced certificate, and non-degree applications.

Once you create an account, you will need to use the same email and password to log into the application system. Please do not create multiple accounts using different email addresses.
 
Teachers College reviews applications for Spring, Summer, and Fall entry. However, not all programs or degree levels are available for all entry terms. Applicants may only have one active application at a time, and may only apply to one degree program per Spring term and one degree program per Summer/Fall term.

Please note that students may not be enrolled concurrently in two different institutions and may not be in two different degree programs or areas of specializations at Teachers College or Columbia University.
 
International Applicants
In order to provide enough time for visa processing, applicants who will require a student visa to attend Teachers College must submit their application by the deadlines below. Please note that many programs accepting applications for Summer/Fall have Priority or Final application deadlines that precede these dates. If your program has an earlier deadline than what is listed below, you must abide by the program deadline. Visit the Programs Search page to confirm the application deadline for your intended program. 

Spring: October 15
Summer: February 1
Fall: June 1

If you forgot your password, use the Forgot your Password link to have your password emailed to you.  If you are not sure what email address you used, contact the Office of Admission at admission@tc.columbia.edu for assistance.

Returning users: Log in to continue an application.

First-time users: Create an account to start a new application.