Admission for Transfer Students
Students are ONLY considered transfer students if transferring from an educational institution in the U.S.
- Submit the application for admission to Columbia College with a $25 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee.
- Provide original secondary school transcripts in the native language and an original English translation of these transcripts and send it directly to the Admissions Office. English translation must be verified by a legal institution.
- Provide original transcripts from all colleges/universities in the native language and an original English translation of these records and send directly to the Admissions Office. English translation must be verified by a legal institution.
- Provide official, original bank statement that demonstrates your ability to cover the total cost of attendance for one academic year. The bank statement could be personal or from the one of the parent. If the bank documents are provided by a third party, they must be accompanied by a letter of intent by the sponsor stating his/her intention to accept financial responsibility for the applicant. (AFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT)
- Show proof of English proficiency.
- Submit the Columbia College SEVIS Supplement
. - Students transferring to Columbia College from an institution in the United States must also submit:
- Original transcripts from each institution attended (including ESL programs)
- Copies of a valid passport, visa, I-94 card and I-20 from the last institution attended
- A completed Transfer Eligibility Form
- Students on a F-2 visa must apply for admission as Non-Degree Seeking and enroll in courses that are avocational or recreational in nature.
When all application documents have been received, students are notified in writing of the admission decision. Students who are admitted and eligible for a SEVIS I-20 form will receive it in the acceptance packet.