Qualified courses taken at Columbia University prior to entering the M.A. program may count toward the M.A. degree if approved by the Program Director and upon final review by the Graduate School (GSAS). According to the policy of the Statistics Department, no more than 4 classes (and a maximum of 1 RU), taken at Columbia prior to admission in the M.A. program may be applied towards the M.A. degree.
No Columbia course may be applied to more than one degree. Evidence must be provided that the course(s) were not used to satisfy a previous degree or certificate.
Transfer credit may be awarded after the student registers for the first semester. Forms will be processed after the third week of classes. The following procedure should be followed:
- There is a Transfer Credit form
on the GSAS Website. The top of this form must be filled out with student signature on the appropriate line. - The courses should be listed in the blank area provided.
- “Previous Institution” should be Columbia University, i.e., where the courses were taken.
- The form may be emailed to Jill Forger ([email protected]) who will pass it to the Faculty Director for approval.
- The Faculty Director will determine the number of points and RUs to be credited.
- Once the form has been approved and signed by the Director, it can be submitted to GSAS in 107 Low.
When transfer credit is granted, concomitant Residence Units may also be credited toward fulfilling the two RU requirement for the M.A. Degree. Here is more information about transfer credit.