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Freshman
You’ve completed high school, home school, or a GED (called HiSET in some states) by the time you enroll at Columbia. You have not enrolled in coursework at a post-secondary college or university.
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Transfer
You’ve completed high school, home school, or a GED (called HiSET in some states) and have enrolled in at least 1 credit hour at a post-secondary college or university.
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Graduate
You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree (or are nearly finished with one) and are interested in earning a master of arts, master of fine arts, or master of arts management.
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Second Bachelor's
You’ve completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university and are interested in earning another bachelor’s degree.
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Returning
You were previously enrolled at Columbia and paused your studies for one year or longer. Welcome back!
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Nondegree and Certificates
You’re 18 or older and are interested in taking individual classes at Columbia, or you are applying to enroll in one of Columbia's certificate programs.
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