GSAPP Online Application For Admission
To create an application, scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Create an account" if you're a first-time user, or "Log in" if you're a returning user.
Applicants must submit all materials directly, not through an agent or third-party vendor, with the following exceptions: submissions by the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program and its three partner agencies IIE, LASPAU and AMIDEAST; submissions by the Danish-American Fulbright Commission (DAF); and submissions by Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). In addition, the applicant will be required to attest to the accuracy and authenticity of all information and documents submitted to Columbia. If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact the Office of Admissions at arch_admissions@columbia.edu.
Failure to submit complete, accurate, and authentic application documents consistent with these instructions may result in denial or revocation of admission, cancellation of academic credit, suspension, expulsion, or eventual revocation of degree. Applicants may be required to assist admissions staff and faculty involved in admission reviews in the verification of all documents and statements made in documents submitted by students as part of the application review process.
A non-refundable application fee of $75 (payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover only) is due at the time of application submission.
Please see the Application Process webpage for the specific application requirements of each program.
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| Master Degree Programs | Application Deadlines | Start Term | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Architecture | January 3, 2026 | Fall only | March |
| M.S. Critical, Curatorial, and Conceptual Practices | January 15, 2026 | Fall only | March |
| M.S. Historic Preservation | January 15, 2026 | Fall only | March |
| M.S. Urban Planning | January 15, 2026 | Fall only | March |
| M.S. Advanced Architectural Design | January 15, 2026 | Summer only | March |
| M.S. Architecture and Urban Design | January 15, 2026 | Summer only | March |
| M.S. Computational Design Practices | January 15, 2026 | Summer only | March |
| M.S. Real Estate Development | January 15, 2026 | Summer only | March |
*Applicants may only submit one degree application, with the exception of approved dual degree programs. Please see the GSAPP website for the approved dual degree programs. Dual degree candidates must submit a separate application for each program.
| Non-Degree Programs | Application Deadlines | Start Term | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape of City: New York/Paris | August 1 (Fall term) / December 1 (Spring term) | Fall, Spring | Rolling |
| Special Student | August 1 (Fall term) / December 1 (Spring term) | Fall, Spring | Rolling |
| Intro to Architecture | Rolling | Summer | Rolling |
| Visiting Scholar | Rolling | Fall, Spring, Summer | Rolling |
| Ph.D Programs | Application Deadlines | Start Term | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Urban Planning | December 11, 2025 | Fall only | March |
| Ph.D. in Architecture | January 8, 2026 | Fall only | March |
| Ph.D. in Historic Preservation | January 8, 2026 | Fall only | March |
Ph.D. in Architecture, Ph.D. in Historic Preservation, and Ph.D. in Urban Planning programs are administered by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). The online application as well as instructions, deadlines, and procedures are available on the GSAS website.
FAFSA
Applicants who wish to apply for Student Loans and Work Study should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.gov/
Please note that although there is no official deadline for the FAFSA, Columbia University Student Financial Planning requires 4-6 weeks to prepare a Financial Aid Package. Applicants should plan accordingly if they wish to receive notice of federal funding by April 1st.
QUESTIONS?
Join us for an Admissions Q&A Zoom Session scheduled in the fall semester leading up to the application deadlines. View dates and register HERE.
Or email us at arch_admissions@columbia.edu.
Returning users:Log in to continue an application. | First-time users:Create an account to start a new application. |