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You can apply anytime. We accept applications for all of our programs on a rolling basis. If you're accepted, we'll work to find a place for you as quickly as possible. 

24K Overnight Experience

24K: Experience 24 Hours as a Koala

Rising High School Juniors and Seniors, join us and experience 24 hours as a Koala (24K)! In 24 hours, you'll learn all that Columbia College has to offer, while connecting with other future Koalas. 

Upcoming Admissions Events

Thursday

June 20

Speech-Language Pathology: Virtual Information Session

June 20, 2024 3 - 4 PM

This virtual information session is designed to provide students who are interested in careers in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and/or the Columbia College SLP Program with an overview of the field and our program. Information will be provided by
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Thursday

June 20

Orientation Session 1 (Transfer)

June 20, 2024 9am-3pm

We are so excited to welcome you on campus for Orientation! Make sure to check your Columbia College email, Navigate App, and Canvas App for any updates about Orientation. LEARN MORE REGISTER
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Friday

June 21

Orientation Session 2 (First-Year)

June 21, 2024 9am-3pm

We are so excited to welcome you on campus for Orientation! Make sure to check your Columbia College email, Navigate App, and Canvas App for any updates about Orientation. LEARN MORE REGISTER
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Friday

June 28

24K (24 Hours as a Koala)

June 28, 2024 - June 29, 2024 12pm-1pm

Rising High School Juniors and Seniors, join us and experience 24 hours as a Koala (24K)! In 24 hours, you'll learn all that Columbia College has to offer, while connecting with other future Koalas. Check out some of the activities we have planned
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Thursday

July 18

Orientation Session 3 (Transfer)

July 18, 2024 9am-3pm

We are so excited to welcome you on campus for Orientation! Make sure to check your Columbia College email, Navigate App, and Canvas App for any updates about Orientation. LEARN MORE REGISTER
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Friday

July 19

Orientation Session 4 (First-Year)

July 19, 2024 9am-3pm

We are so excited to welcome you on campus for Orientation! Make sure to check your Columbia College email, Navigate App, and Canvas App for any updates about Orientation. LEARN MORE REGISTER
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Friday

August 9

Orientation Session 5 (Transfer and First-Year)

August 9, 2024 9am-3pm

We are so excited to welcome you on campus for Orientation! Make sure to check your Columbia College email, Navigate App, and Canvas App for any updates about Orientation. LEARN MORE REGISTER
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Envision yourself here

Not quite ready to apply? Our top recommendation is to get a feel for campus by scheduling a visit. Talk to professors, meet students, and explore our beautiful campus in the capital city. 

Learn what we're about

We can also send you more details about the Columbia College experience. Simply fill out a brief form to learn more about what we have to offer. 

Study what you love

Take a look at our undergraduate, graduate, and online and evening degrees. At a small college, you have the personalized attention to tailor your studies and do what you love. 

Ask your questions

Have other questions? Reach our admissions team. They love talking to interested students like you. 

Paths for Big Ambitions

Join the Honors Program

Explore our honors program—designed for motivated students who want to engage in deeper ways of learning. Graduate with distinction and clearly demonstrate to future employers and graduate schools that you go the extra mile. 

A Solid Investment in Yourself

Behind the Stat

Get the skills employers want. Graduate ready for a rewarding career.

Behind the Stat

Where reasonable tuition meets high-quality education.

I owe my career success to Columbia College. My college research opened the door to a local and national conference, where I won awards and also landed an internship in Silicon Valley.

— Pragya Tripathi

Class of 2013

Have questions?

Connect with our admissions team. We're here to make the admissions process as smooth as possible.