Graduate Students

International students are required to submit the following materials to be considered for graduate admission. All documents and fees must be received before Columbia College will issue an I-20 Form.

  1. A completed and signed application for graduate admission, accompanied by a non-refundable $55(U.S. dollars) application fee.
  2. Show proof of English proficiency.
  3. Official original transcripts in the native language from each undergraduate and graduate college or university attended, translated to English and notarized by the translator.
  4. Three completed Columbia College graduate program recommendation forms. All should attest to the applicant’s ability to successfully perform graduate work and at least 80% of the quantified descriptors should be in the two highest categories.
  5. A personal goal statement which establishes a correlation between the goals of the graduate degree program and the applicant’s personal and professional goals and a summary of relevant work experience.
  6. MAT applicants must also submit a notarized affidavit of moral character and, if available, proof of teacher certification.
  7. Official bank documents attesting to the applicant’s or the sponsor’s ability to pay tuition, books, supplies, fees, and living expenses for one year.
  8. Students transferring to Columbia College from an institution within the United States must complete a Transfer Eligibility FormPDF document and furnish a copy of passport, valid visa, I-94 and I-20 from the last school attended.