Returning Students - Requirements & Deadlines - Columbia College Chicago
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Returning Students - Requirements & Deadlines - Columbia College Chicago
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Freshman
Transfer
Graduate
Second Bachelor's
Returning Students
Nondegree Seeking
Welcome Back!
If you were previously enrolled at Columbia and paused your studies for more than two semesters (not counting Summer), then you're considered a
returning student
.
If your break from Columbia was less than two semesters
, please contact Columbia Central at
columbiacentral@colum.edu
or 312-369-7140 for information about re-enrolling.
To re-enroll as a Columbia student:
Schedule your appointment
Your first step is to meet with
Holly Herrera, Associate Provost for Transfer Initiatives and Academic Partnerships
. This appointment will help you begin the process of returning to Columbia.
During your meeting, you may discuss:
Overview of your academic history and next steps.
Degree progress and updated graduation requirements.
Any transfer credit or coursework completed elsewhere.
Support resources available to help with your return.
Ready to come back? Take the first step below.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Requirements & Deadlines:
Freshman
Graduate
Transfer
Second Bachelor's
Returning Students
Nondegree and Certificates
International
International Undergraduate Students
International Graduate Students
Test-Free Admissions
Visit Us:
Campus Visits
Getting to Columbia
Virtual Events
Campus Visits
Additional Information:
BFA/BMus Portfolio and Audition Requirements
Faculty Recognition Award Requirements
Admitted Students
Undergraduate Student
Graduate Student
Financial Aid
Admissions Timeline & Dates
Undergraduate Timeline
Graduate Timeline & Dates
Planning your Transfer
Veterans
First-Generation Students
International Admissions Staff
Transfer Admissions Staff
All Admissions Staff
Undocumented Applicants
Achieve Columbia
Summer at Columbia:
Summer at Columbia
Registration
Courses
FAQs
Educational Partnerships:
Columbia College Chicago and Illinois Tech Course Exchange Program
Columbia College Chicago and Lake Forest College Course Exchange Program
American Academy of Art
RE:ALIZE
Special Programs
Columbia offers exciting special programs to enhance your educational experience.
Read More
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Ask Us
312-369-7130
Appointment
Request Info
Visit Us
Virtual Events
Campus Visits
Apply Now
Freshman
Transfer
Graduate
Second Bachelor's
Returning Students
Nondegree Seeking
Welcome Back!
If you were previously enrolled at Columbia and paused your studies for more than two semesters (not counting Summer), then you're considered a
returning student
.
If your break from Columbia was less than two semesters
, please contact Columbia Central at
columbiacentral@colum.edu
or 312-369-7140 for information about re-enrolling.
To re-enroll as a Columbia student:
Schedule your appointment
Your first step is to meet with
Holly Herrera, Associate Provost for Transfer Initiatives and Academic Partnerships
. This appointment will help you begin the process of returning to Columbia.
During your meeting, you may discuss:
Overview of your academic history and next steps.
Degree progress and updated graduation requirements.
Any transfer credit or coursework completed elsewhere.
Support resources available to help with your return.
Ready to come back? Take the first step below.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Requirements & Deadlines:
Freshman
Graduate
Transfer
Second Bachelor's
Returning Students
Nondegree and Certificates
International
International Undergraduate Students
International Graduate Students
Test-Free Admissions
Visit Us:
Campus Visits
Getting to Columbia
Virtual Events
Campus Visits
Additional Information:
BFA/BMus Portfolio and Audition Requirements
Faculty Recognition Award Requirements
Admitted Students
Undergraduate Student
Graduate Student
Financial Aid
Admissions Timeline & Dates
Undergraduate Timeline
Graduate Timeline & Dates
Planning your Transfer
Veterans
First-Generation Students
International Admissions Staff
Transfer Admissions Staff
All Admissions Staff
Undocumented Applicants
Achieve Columbia
Summer at Columbia:
Summer at Columbia
Registration
Courses
FAQs
Educational Partnerships:
Columbia College Chicago and Illinois Tech Course Exchange Program
Columbia College Chicago and Lake Forest College Course Exchange Program
American Academy of Art
RE:ALIZE
Special Programs
Columbia offers exciting special programs to enhance your educational experience.
Read More
×
×