Statement of Principle
Read the Columbia University Statement of Principle and updates to Standardized Test Score requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the admissions process for 2021 applicants.
Columbia GSAPP is committed to attracting the best talent from a wide range of geographic, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and employs a holistic application review process that considers multiple factors with the intent of creating a class enhanced by diverse voices. Applicants are considered for their academic merit, potential, and individual experiences, and are selected to shape the best possible educational environment in the School’s studios and classrooms for the student body at large.
Applications for Fall 2022 entry will become available in September. We will offer regular info sessions to answer questions about the process and support you in completing your application throughout the fall semester. You may complete the “Introduce Yourself” form in the meantime in order to receive all information about these events and other updates.
The Admissions Office is located at 407 Avery Hall on Columbia University’s Morningside Campus. Please note that the Admissions Office is currently on remote operations, and all meetings are held via Zoom. Please email arch_admissions@columbia.edu for any inquiries or to schedule an appointment.
You will find the complete list of GSAPP’s academic and administrative contacts here.
The 2021 Prospective Student Open House will take place during the week of October 18, 2021, and additional details will be posted in September. Admissions Info and Q&A Sessions will be held scheduled throughout the fall. Please also plan to join us at Graduate School Fairs held virtually across the country this fall to meet the Admissions team and ask one-on-one questions.
The 2020 Prospective Student Open House took place virtually October 26–30, 2020, and you can access recordings of sessions with the Dean, faculty, and students, as well as additional resources.