The Admissions Process

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences oversees The Trachtenberg School, including the admissions process.

What happens to your application after you submit it?

• All application materials are submitted online through the ApplyYourself system. Materials are received by the Columbian College where the application file is assembled.
  • Application materials that are too large to be uploaded into the online application system should be sent directly to CCAS.
• Only complete application files are sent to the Trachtenberg School for review:
  • For fall admission, applications are reviewed pending the January 5 deadline, with the majority of decisions made in February through March.
  • The Trachtenberg School does not accept spring admissions.
• The Admissions Committee then reviews the application and makes a recommendation to the Columbian College (recommend to admit, deny, or wait list).
• Applications are then returned to the CCAS Admissions Office where final decisions are made.
• Applicants are advised of the decision online as well as by mailed hard copy. Those admitted will receive a letter informing them of that action and a student reply form with a deadline for response.
• The review of wait listed applicants for the fall semester typically starts after June 1.

To check the status of your application, please log into your online account.

NOTE: The days immediately preceding application deadlines are the busiest; there may be delays in the mail system impeding the timely receipt of your materials. To avoid this, you can submit materials ahead of the deadline. Application materials are kept on file at the CCAS Admissions Office for one calendar year.

Application Deadlines

Fall 2013 admission:

PhD
To be considered for fellowships: January 5
International students requiring a student visa: January 5
Regular admission: January 5

MPP and MPA
To be considered for fellowships: January 5
International students requiring a student visa: January 5
Regular admission: February 1

Nonprofit Management Certificate
Regular admission: February 1

*The Trachtenberg School does not accept spring admissions.*

*The Trachtenberg School does not have rolling admissions.*

International Applicants

International applicants who are recommended for admission, and who submit their financial certificate with their application for admission, will receive the official letter of admission and student reply form.

International applicants who are recommended for admission, and who did not submit their financial certificate with their application for admission, will receive a letter stating that the admission decision is contingent upon receipt (by CCAS) of the financial certificate. Once the certificate is received, the official letter of admission and student reply form will be mailed.

International applicants cannot be considered for the non-profit certificate program. Due to the structure of the coursework, students in this program may only be part-time students. International applicants therefore cannot be certified as a full - time student for the entire year for visa purposes.