2011 TC Admissions
Teachers College, Columbia University
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Non-Degree Programs

The Teachers College Application System is exclusively online. A complete non-degree application consists of the following materials:

    Application Form and Fee

    The Application Form and Fee must be submitted electronically.  Please answer all questions accurately.  We encourage you to use a single email address that will not expire before your desired term of entry, as it will be used for all correspondence from the Office of Admission, including notification of your application decision.  The application fee is $65 an is non-refundable. 

    Proof of Conferred Baccalaureate Degree

    Proof of a Conferred Baccalaureate Degree includes a copy or photocopy of your official transcript, a photocopy of your diploma, proof of New York State Teaching Certification, or your official transcript.  Applicants who received their baccalaureate degree outside of the U.S. or Canada must submit transcripts to WES for evaluation.  Please review the information for International Applicants.

    Use the sidebar on the left to find more information on the requirements for International Applicants and Re-applicants.


    Completing Your Application

    Step 1. Create an application account on the Teachers College Non-Degree Online Application System

    You will be able to create your own user name and password. Once the account is created you can use your user name and password for future access to your account. If you have already created a Next Step account, you may use the same login.

    Step 2. Complete the 'Application For Admission'

    1. Complete all required questions on the application.
    2. Electronically upload proof of a baccalaureate degree conferred.
    3. If required, submit scores from an accepted English proficiency exam.
    4. Pay the application fee.
    5. Submit the form with your electronic signature.

    Step 3. Receive your Teachers College Identification (TC ID) number.

    You will receive your TC ID Assignment E-mail within two-to-five business days after the submission of your Application for Admission. The TC ID is a randomly generated eight-digit number preceded by the letter "T".  Please indicate your TC ID on all future correspondence to the Office of Admission, including e-mails and phone calls.

    Step 4. Receive a decision

    Applicants will be notified electronically of their admission decision.

    Notes
    • Not all programs or courses are available to students with Non-Degree status. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the availability of their desired courses prior to applying for Non-Degree Status.  Visit the schedule of classes for more information.
    • Non-Degree students may take up to 16 credits.  Only 8 of these credits may be credited toward minimum requirements in the major field if admitted to a degree-program.
    • There are no final deadlines for admission to Non-Degree Status, but it is recommended to apply well before the start of classes for your desired term of entry.  Same-day processing is not guaranteed.
    • 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, Housing, Academic Advisement, and Student Visa Sponsorship are not available to Non-Degree students.