Inquiry/Lottery Form for Admissions 2025-2026

Thank you for your interest in The School at Columbia University. We are currently only accepting inquiries for Columbia University employees or those seeking employment at Columbia University.

Are you a Columbia Family and meet either of the following criteria:

Columbia University full-time Officer of Instruction, Research, the Libraries, or Administration and qualify for the PTS (Primary Tuition Scholarship) benefit; and live or plan on living within the five boroughs of New York City upon enrollment.

Are in the process of being actively recruited by the University and planning to live in New York City. Applications will be provided to all qualifying Columbia University Families.

Are you a Neighborhood Family and meet either of the following criteria:

Please note: Our inquiry/lottery window closed on Oct. 31, 2024.

Please note:
Kindergarten applicants to The School should turn five by August 31 of the year they will be enrolled in Kindergarten. This is based on The School’s experience of what has allowed most children to be most successful and ready for Kindergarten. If your child has a fall birthday and you wish to discuss their Kindergarten application eligibility at The School in the year they will turn five, please reach out to admissions@theschool.columbia.edu.. If an application is released, The School will then make a determination about kindergarten readiness through the admissions process.