Applications for admission to the graduate programs in the Department of Sociology are to be made through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to the application and all documentation required by the School, students seeking to enter the Department of Sociology should submit a sample of written work, typically 15-20 pages in length, with their application.
To be considered for a fellowship, applications for the doctoral program must be submitted no later than December 15. Applicants to the free-standing M.A. program are not eligible for funding and must submit their applications by March 15.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are all applications and supplemental materials due?
December 15
Where can I find information on the admissions process?
Please visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/pages/pstudents/admissions/information/index.html
English is not my native language, but I attended an English school. Do I still have to take the TOEFL exam?
Please visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/pages/pstudents/admissions/information/international.html
I will not have all my materials in by the December 15 deadline. How will this affect my application?
We cannot guarantee the faculty admissions committee will review any incomplete applications.
If I apply by the December 15 deadline, when can I expect to learn my admissions decisions?
You can visit the following link to learn your admission status https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=COL-GAS
When can I visit the Department of Sociology?
If you’d like to make an appointment to visit faculty, please contact them directly.
Where can I learn more about courses and the Sociology Faculty?
Please visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb/sel/dept-S.html
I would like to contact a currently enrolled student to learn more about your program. Can I do that?
Please visit http://www.sociology.columbia.edu/ to get current program information.
What is the cut off on GRE scores for program admittance?
Unlike Columbia College which does publish the SAT scores of its
admitted students, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) does
not publish the GRE scores of its students.
I’m interested in applying to the Free Standing Master’s program. Can I apply now?
The online application system, 'applyyourself,' opens every year in the
fall. Our Free Standing Masters application deadline is March 15.
Are fellowships available to international students?
GSAS typically provides multi-year fellowships to all incoming Sociology Ph.D. students who request funding.
Are there fellowships for students in the Free Standing Master’s Program?
GSAS typically does not provide fellowships to this program.
Is campus housing available to incoming Ph.D. and Masters students?
Please visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/pages/cstudents/std-ser/housing/index.html
