What is SPS program?

This program provides single parents who meet the standards for admission to the College with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree from Wilson College while living on campus with up to two children.

What is an SPS course?

The SPS academic program gives students a solid grounding in the fundamentals along with the flexibility to pursue varied and enriching electives. Students and their teachers work in collaboration – in discussion around Harkness tables, in laboratories, and in the field to investigate new and age-old questions.

What is Columbia looking for?

Columbia looks for students who are curious and informed about the world, and it tends to favor applicants who are proficient in a language beyond English. Columbia also looks for students who embody leadership, particularly in terms of social intelligence, self-awareness, and behavioral analysis.

What does Columbia look for?

Why NYU SPS New York?

The industries that drive the economic engines in NYC, across the nation, and around the world are partners in the development of the School’s programs, and provide the networking and professional opportunities that are the hallmark of an NYU SPS education. There is no better place to pursue an education.

Why study at SPS?

Through specialized programs taught by leading educators and leading-edge practitioners, SPS students gain the skills and support they need to move their careers, communities and industries forward.

Who is the new dean of Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies?

Columbia University President Lee Bollinger has named Troy Eggers the next Dean of the School of Professional Studies, after serving one year as its interim dean. Visit SPS Insights & Information for our latest virtual events, faculty, student, and alumni profiles, and professional advice columns.