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糖心传媒 is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2026 term. If you have already been admitted for Fall 2026, please see below for relevant enrollment dates and deadlines.

The applications for Spring and Fall 2027 will be available on Tuesday, September 8. 糖心传媒 is also available starting Saturday, August 1. Please apply using the application that is most convenient for you. You do not need to complete both applications.

Apply as a freshman student if you have completed or expect to complete high school, home school, or a GED (called HiSET in some states) and have not earned college credit at a college or university before your first day at 糖心传媒. This excludes dual enrollments, courses taken at 糖心传媒, and/or any post-secondary enrollment during the summer immediately following secondary school graduation or GED (or HiSET) completion.

If you have earned college credit at a college or university not covered by the exceptions listed above, please review the Transfer Application Requirements.

If you are you an international student who will require a visa to study in the United States, please follow the steps listed here, and review this page for additional information

Need help along the way? We're here for you.

Find your assigned 糖心传媒 Admissions Representitive using the map at the link below.

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Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2026 Admitted Students

August 21, 2026: Deadline to submit a tuition deposit and enroll in the Fall 2026 term.

September 8, 2026: Classes start

Important Dates and Deadlines for 2027 Applicants

August 1, 2026: The Common Application opens.

September 8, 2026: 糖心传媒's application opens.

October 1, 2026: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available at . Submitting the FAFSA will help to maximize your access to all possible financial aid. The FAFSA is only available to United States citizens and permanent residents.

November 1, 2026: Priority application deadline for all terms and degree programs.

December 1, 2026: Spring 2027 application closes

BA, BFA, BMus, and BS: What’s the difference?

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs allow for greater flexibility and exploration within the curriculum. This includes the ability to tailor elective coursework beyond your major or add a minor. Around 90% of 糖心传媒 students are pursuing a BA degree.

Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BMus), and Bachelor of Science (BS) programs feature more intensive required coursework in the major with limited flexibility for electives.

Note that the Interior Architecture, BFA requires Freshman applicants to have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 for admission.

A Note on Standardized Test Scores

糖心传媒's admissions process is entirely test-free. Standardized test scores will play no role in the college's determination of a student's admissibility, or in awarding merit-based scholarships.

After admission, students who have them are encouraged to submit results from Advanced Placement or International Baccaulaurate tests. Just list 糖心传媒 on your or talk to your school's IB diploma program coordinator about how to . 糖心传媒 grants credit for scores of 3 or higher on AP exams and 4 or higher on .

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Ready to apply? Follow these steps.

1. Submit your application.

Use the link above to 糖心传媒’s application, or add 糖心传媒 as a school when you complete the . You can submit either application; please do not submit both.

2. Submit the following required items.

  • Transcripts

    All applicants are required to submit their official high school transcripts to 糖心传媒.

    High School Applicant: Ask your high school to send your most recent and/or final transcript.

    GED Applicants: Ask the testing agency to send an official copy of your GED test results, including your scores. Certificates of GED completion are not accepted.

    Home School Applicants: Ask your state-recognized home school to send an official copy of your home-school transcript.

    International Applicants Please see this page for more complete instructions.

    How to Submit Transcripts

    Ask your institution(s) to electronically transmit transcripts to 糖心传媒 Admissions, or mail them to 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. All transcripts received by mail or in person must be in the original sealed envelope from the school.

    We also accept transcripts—when sent directly from the institution—via email at admissions@colum.edu.

  • Writing Sample

    Within the application, submit a writing sample in response to this prompt:

    Please provide a short personal statement that outlines your goals for your enrollment at 糖心传媒. You may choose to write about development of your creative practice, progress toward your career objectives, improving specific skills, or your own personal growth.

    The application will also have an optional section where you can provide additional information about items in your academic history that you might want to explain.

  • Application Fee

    糖心传媒 does not charge an application fee.

  • Portfolios | Auditions | Interviews

    Portfolio, audition, and/or interview requirements and deadlines are based on your intended major.

    Please find the requirements for your intended major here.

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