Transcripts of all previous postsecondary education are required. Visit GSAS website for more information.

The statement of academic purpose (maximum 1000 words) should tell us why you want to study at OHMA and what kind of work you imagine yourself doing while here.

A wide diversity of experiences and perspectives in the graduate student body enhances Columbia’s academic life: Graduate students work closely with the faculty, constitute the classroom context for their peers, and make substantive contributions to the University's pedagogical and research enterprise.

We ask that you provide a statement (maximum of 1,000 words) that explains how your personal experiences and history will allow you to contribute to the wealth of perspectives in the entering class of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and in the Columbia community at large.

A CV/Resume highlighting your career is required.

We want to know that you are capable of writing something in an academic (or similar) format. It doesn't necessarily have to be related to the topic you intend on researching. We just want to see that you know how to write clearly. The sample should be 10-15 pages in length.

We do require 3 recommendations, and we are looking to hear from people who know you and your career goals/trajectory and who can speak specifically to how this program is the next logical step for you. Two must be submitted by academic recommenders, as is GSAS policy. Please visit GSAS website to learn more.

Your third recommendation can come from a former teacher/professor or employer, it also can be from a co-worker or a personal reference.

GRE Scores are optional.

Read more about English Proficiency Requirements on the GSAS website.