Welcome from the Director

Thank you for visiting the Teachers College, Columbia University website! We hope that you will find the information in this site helpful as you begin the application process to graduate school at TC. Throughout this site, you will find a variety of information on our programs of study, student services, and outstanding faculty. I encourage you to investigate the other pages of the Teachers College Website as well as the individual academic programs of study as this is an exciting time to be a part of our student body and the greater Columbia University community.

As you prepare for your graduate studies at TC, we will provide you with the necessary skills to be successful in our rapidly changing world. As the largest and most comprehensive graduate and professional school of education in the United States, Teachers College prides itself on the ability to integrate theory and practice in New York City and around the surrounding metropolitan areas. Our proudest tradition is innovation, and we are continually looking for students who have the drive and determination to make a difference in our society.

As a graduate student at TC, you will be assigned an individual faculty advisor who will assist in guiding you toward your degree. Many of our students enjoy the flexibility of designing their own program of study plan in consultation with their academic advisor. Students can choose from an array of courses at Teachers College and within the Columbia University system which meet individual needs, career goals, and academic expectations.

While many of your questions will undoubtedly be answered throughout your tour of this website, we encourage you to make plans to visit the College. We offer graduate tours throughout the week and both on and off-campus information sessions. To arrange an in-person or telephone consultation with a member of our staff, please contact (212) 678-3710 or e-mail us at tcinfo@tc.columbia.edu.

I wish you the very best throughout the admission process.