Doctor of Social-Organizational Psychology
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the doctoral program in Social-Organizational Psychology. Our 75 credit doctoral degree combines practice and scholarship to prepare students for positions in academia, industry, and as independent consultants.
We invite you to explore our program, meet our world-class faculty, get to know your fellow doctoral students, and see what we're up to in terms of research. If you'd like additional information please contact us at infophd@tc.columbia.edu.
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Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Doctor of Philosophy
- Points/Credits: 75
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | December 1, 2026 | December 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Academic Writing Sample | |
| GRE General Test is recommended but not required | |
| Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required for finalists only |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact ORLadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.