Course Waiver/Advanced Standing Form

Students who would like to apply for a course waiver or for advanced standing should apply here: https://advising.sps.columbia.edu/register/waiver.

1. The form requires Single Sign-On (SSO) and is prepopulated with their name and email address.
2. Students enter their preferred information about the external courses they would like to apply toward their certificate and the comparable Columbia University courses.
3. 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.
4. The administrator reviews the application and selects a "Reviewing Director."
5. The administrator notifies the Reviewing Director that s/he has an application to review.
6. The Reviewing Director makes a decision and completes the form.
7. If the student is applying for advanced standing:
   1. The Reviewing Director notifies the student's advisor of the decision.
   2. The advisor contacts the student with the decision.