Admitted Students

Congratulations and Welcome to Teachers College!

 

Hello from the Office of Admission at Teachers College (TC), and congratulations on your admission! As an admitted student at TC, you are now part of a diverse community of exceptionally talented scholars and professionals. We know that your time at TC will be rewarding, and we look forward to the valuable contributions you will make in your chosen field of study. 

I encourage you to explore this site, as we have included some very important information to assist in your upcoming enrollment at Teachers College.  The list to the right will guide you through the wide variety of resources available to new students.  I invite you to take this opportunity to orient yourself prior to visiting campus for the New Student Experience. 

If any of our staff can assist you during your transition to Teachers College, do not hesitate to contact us.  Again, congratulations on your admission and welcome to the TC family.  So long for now.

 

Tom Rock

Director of Admission

 

Steps for Successful Enrollment to Teachers College

 

1. Confirming your admission

Submit your Admission Response Form along with the $300 tuition deposit to the Office of Admission.  You may now submit your tuition deposit online.  Payment can also be made by check.  If you pay online, you do not need to submit your Admission Response Form.  If you pay by check, please send your Admission Response Form to the Office of Admission, Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 302, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, or deliver it in person.  The Office of Admission is located at 146 Horace Mann. 

2. Financing your education

Complete your 2007-08 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and submit the TC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application to the Office of Financial Aid to be considered for aid and/or scholarship.  Foreign students are not eligible to receive federal aid, but may be considered for scholarship if the TC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application is filed. This can be mailed to the Office of Financial Aid,  Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 309, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, faxed to 212-678-4089, or delivered in person.  The Office of Financial Aid is located at 134 Thompson Hall.

3. Required Immunization Record Form

Submit your required Immunization Record Form to the Office of Insurance and Immunization Records by August 1, 2008. This form can be mailed to the Office of Insurance and Immunization Records, Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 308, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, faxed to 212-678-3681, or delivered in person.  The Office of Insurance and Immunization Records is located at 159 Thorndike Hall.

4. Living at Teachers College

The Office of Residential Services offers on-campus and off-campus housing for single students and students with families.  To apply for housing, complete the online application.

5. New Student Experience Orientation Program

New Student Experience Orientation will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.  For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Student Activities and Programs website.

Please view the links to the right for additional resources for new students.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at Teachers College!