Application Information
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Columbia School of Social Work.
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MASTER'S PROGRAM DEADLINE:
Our Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 applications will be going live in the coming weeks.
Spring 2026
| Pathway | Deadline |
| 16-Month | September 1st, 2025 11:59pm |
| Part-Time, Part-Time to Full-Time, and One Year Residency | October 31st, 2025 11:59pm |
Fall 2026
| Application Type | Pathway | Deadline |
| Early Admission | Two Year, 5 Term International, Advanced Standing, Transfer, Part-Time, Part-Time to Full-Time, and One Year Residency | December 1st, 2025 11:59pm |
| 2nd Deadline | Two Year, 5 Term International, Advanced Standing, Transfer, Part-Time, Part-Time to Full-Time, and One Year Residency | February 15th, 2026 11:59pm |
| Final Deadline | Two Year, 5 Term International, Advanced Standing, Transfer, Part-Time, Part-Time to Full-Time, and One Year Residency | April 1st, 2026 11:59pm |
| Rolling Admissions | Part-Time, Part-Time to Full-Time, and One Year Residency | After April 1st applications will be considered on rolling basis |
DOCTORAL PROGRAM DEADLINE:
- Fall 2026: December 15, 2025 11:59 PM ET
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