Admission Requirements
All students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, three letters of evaluation from academic sources, and a resume.
GRE scores are required for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle.
International students may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency. See the International Students page on the GSAS Admissions website for more information. Applicants with questions about Columbia’s English language proficiency requirement, can reach out directly to our Admissions staff at [email protected].
All students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, general GRE scores, a statement of academic purpose, three letters of evaluation from academic sources, and a resume.
For more information, refer to The Columbia Graduate School for Arts and Sciences Admissions Information and Frequently Asked Questions, as well as our departmental admissions FAQ.
Who to Contact
For Application Questions:
Director of Admissions
Prof. Tim Berkelbach
Department of Chemistry
Columbia University
3000 Broadway, Mail Code 3109
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-2202
[email protected]
Director of Graduate Studies
Prof. David Reichman
Department Chair
Prof. Angelo Cacciuto
Graduate Program Administrator
Sheila Skaff
