Admitted Student Checklist

Your key to important dates, guidelines, and next steps for joining CSSW.

First Steps After Acceptance

The following steps should be taken by students after accepting their offer to attend the School of Social Work.

Submit the Tuition Deposit

Secure your spot in the upcoming class by submitting the non-refundable tuition deposit.

Log into your Application Status Page to complete the Admission Response Form and submit your tuition deposit.

Attend an Event (Optional)

Visit campus or meet with an admissions officer.

Attend an event on campus or visit us during drop-in hours.

Complete the FAFSA

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Eligible students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for institutional aid.

Submit Final/Official Transcripts

Final and official documents must be received prior to enrollment.

Submit your official, final transcript(s) confirming the date your Bachelor’s degree was awarded. Transcripts must be submitted electronically. Details on transcript requirements are found here.

Next Steps After Submitting Deposit

The following steps are only available to you after submitting your tuition deposit.

Activate Your UNI and LionMail

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Get started with your university ID and email address.

Meet Immunization Requirements

Fill out this form to begin registration.

Immunization: Click here

Complete Field Education Form

Fill out this form to secure your field placement.

Only incoming students in the Two-Year, 16-Month, Transfer or Advanced Standing programs are required to fill out this form, which can be found here.

Explore Housing Options

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Explore on-campus housing options and off-campus housing resources.

Mark Your Calendar for Orientation

Learn about student services and policies, and participate in the Preparation for the Profession seminar.

Advanced Standing Orientation: July 27

Advanced Standing P4P: August 4

Two year, Extended, Reduced Residency, Transfer: August 31- September 4

Fall P4P required for all students entering first-year field: Friday September 4

Full calendar here.

Smile for Your ID Card

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Submit a photo for your student ID card.

Schedule Waiver Exams

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Learn more about demonstrating the required statistics proficiency and other waiver exams.

Apply for Student Visa (international students only)

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Begin the process to secure your student visa.

Optional Steps

Students should complete each of the following steps that apply to them.

Submit Dual Degree Letters

Email your acceptance letter from the partner school.

Email your acceptance letter as an attachment to cssw-admit@columbia.edu

Apply for Transfer Credit

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Apply for transfer credit.

The deadline to apply for transfer credit is June 30 for fall admission and January 5 for spring admission.

Students with disabilities

Obtain Disability Services

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Register with the Office of Disability Services.

This step is essential for receiving accommodations. Be sure to register prior to the start of the semester.