Academic Certification

An academic certification is an official document provided by the University Registrar verifying dates of attendance, award of degree, and student status (full-time or part-time) by term. It is typically requested for health insurance, visa, employment and credit verification purposes. There is no fee for this service.

Certification Request Methods

In-person

If your first date of attendance was 1982 or later, your academic ceritifications will be processed while you wait at the locations listed below.

If your first date of attendance was prior to 1982, you may request certifications in person, but we will not be able to process them while you wait. They will instead be mailed to the specified addresses when they are ready.

Morningside Campus

Student Service Center
205 Kent Hall
Columbia University
1140 Amsterdam Ave.  MC 9202
New York, NY 10027

Medical Center Campus

Student Administrative Services
1-141 Black Building, Unit 45
650 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10027

Mail

Print the Academic Certification Request form. Complete the form and mail it to the appropriate address below:

Morningside Campus

Office of the Registrar
Columbia University
205 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Medical Center Campus

Student Administrative Services
Columbia University
650 W. 168th Street
Unit 45, Black Building 1st fl., Room 141
New York, NY 10032