Advanced Certificate in College Advising (Online)
Immerse Yourself in College Advising
As one of five programs focused on training college advisors nationwide, the Teachers College Advanced Certificate in College Advising equips dedicated counselors, educators, and other stakeholders to demystify the college admissions process. The Advanced Certificate program, offered online or in-person at Teachers College’s New York City campus, features a specialized college-advising curriculum that trains culturally competent, diverse, and reflective college counselors who serve as agents of change and social advocates for reducing disparities in higher education.
Both the online and in-person program options provide the same curriculum and opportunities to study with exemplar faculty at Teachers College who are leaders in the field. The online program includes the added flexibility of an asynchronous format.

Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
Advanced Certificate
- Points/Credits: 12
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Part-Time Online
Application Deadlines
Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
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Spring | November 15, 2025 | November 15, 2025 | N/A |
Summer | March 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | N/A |
Fall | July 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
Requirement | |
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Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
$75 Application Fee | |
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact CCPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 terms.
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