Course Waiver/Advanced Standing Form

Students who would like to apply for a course waiver or for advanced standing should apply here: [form link].

1. Students enter their name, email address, and UNI as well as information about the external courses they would like to apply toward their certificate and the comparable Columbia University courses.
2. Upon completion of the form, a confirmation page is displayed on the screen and sent to the student by email. The email is also sent to spsadvising@columbia.edu.
3. The administrator reviews the application and selects a "Reviewing Director."
4. An email is automatically send to the Reviewing Director the following day.
5. The Reviewing Director makes  a decision and completes the form.
6. If the student is applying for advanced standing:
   1. An automated email goes to spsadvising@columbia.edu
   2. The student's advisor is notified of the decision.
   3. The advisor contacts the student with the decision.