Whether you’re preparing for what’s next, advancing in your field, exploring a new direction, or eager to keep learning, Columbia offers multiple ways to engage with our faculty, ideas, and community both on campus and online.
Columbia’s non-degree opportunities are designed for learners who want rigor, flexibility, and real academic engagement. From executive education and professional certification to individual courses, online learning, summer programs, and pre-college experiences, there are multiple pathways to engage with a Columbia education.
Offerings from Columbia’s Graduate and Professional Schools
Auditing Undergraduate Courses
Take Columbia courses on a non-graded and non-credit basis through the School of Professional Studies.
Online Learning Through Columbia+
Columbia+ is Columbia University’s online platform to engage alumni and learners from around the world through non-degree non-credit courses, events (live-streamed and recorded), and podcasts.
Pre-College and College Readiness
Challenge yourself academically and experience Columbia’s intellectual environment before starting college.
Explore options that include summer and pre-college programs, school year and weekend options, online preparatory coursework, and discipline-focused institutes and workshops.
Continuing Professional Education
- Columbia Law School Continuing Legal Education
- Dental Medicine, College of Continuing Dental Education
- Nursing, School of Continuing Nursing Education
- Physicians and Surgeons, Vagelos School of Continuing Medical Education
- Social Work, School of Continuing Education
If you have a general inquiry about non-degree programs, email [email protected].