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The Graduate School of Journalism offers four degree programs: Master of Science in journalism (full and part-time), Dual-Degree Master of Science in journalism and computer science, Master of Arts in journalism (full-time only), and Ph.D. in Communications.
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Please note: Computer Science Dual Degree applicants must apply through Columbia Engineering.
Application Deadlines
The Fall 2012 application is now available.
We do not offer a Spring entry term.
December 15, 2011:
Master of Science, part-time (beginning May 2012)
Master of Science, full-time (beginning August 2012)
Ph.D. in communications ( beginning August 2012)
Dual Degree programs (Journalism and Law, Business, Religion, International and Public Affairs)
January 15, 2012:
Master of Arts, full-time (beginning August 2012)
Dual Degree Master of Science in Journalism and Computer Science (beginning August 2012)
March 1, 2012:
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship
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Required Application Materials
Each degree program has specific application requirements. Please read the requirements carefully.
For the M.S., M.A. and Ph.D. program, the following supporting materials must be uploaded to our online application: personal essays, letters of recommendation, resume, writing clips or samples. Any hard copies of items mentioned above will not be accepted.
You must submit an official transcript from each of the undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended. Have official transcripts mailed to:
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
2950 Broadway
Room 203, MC 3800
New York, NY 10027
Please remember that all materials, once submitted as part of your application, become property of the school. Materials will not be returned, and copies will not be provided to applicants or other people for any reason at any time.
Application Reactivation
We keep all applications on file for one year. Applicants may reactivate their applications one time, only for the class immediately following the original application.
To reactivate your application, you must submit a new online application. You will need to create a new online account. Do not use your Pin and Password from last year. Please indicate you are a re-applicant in Essay A. In addition, you will need to submit a current resume, new essays and letters of recommendations. M.S. students must retake the writing test. You do not need to resubmit your transcripts or TOEFL/IELTS scores unless they are over two years old.
Scholarship Aid
M.S. and M.A. applicants, both domestic and international, who wish to be considered for scholarship assistance, must submit The Graduate School of Journalism Scholarship Aid Application in addition to the online Application for Admission. The Scholarship Aid Application will be available in December 2010. This form is located on the online Application for Admission.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents must also submit the 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available January 2012 and can be found at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The school code for the Graduate School of Journalism, which is required to complete the form, is E00122. Ph.D. candidates are automatically considered for scholarship aid. The Scholarship Aid Form is not necessary for Ph.D. candidates.
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Contact the Admissions Office
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
2950 Broadway (at 116th St.)
Room 203 (lobby)
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-8608
admissions@jrn.columbia.edu