Swim Test Requirement

Swim Test

Update: May 11, 2026 

Please be advised, if you are looking on your Degree Audit Report via Vergil, the swim test is not properly loading. Please verify on your swim test status via ssol.columbia.edu.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Requirement Waiver Due to Medical Condition

  • Students who request to have their physical education activities limited or waived because of a medical condition should contact Jeff Ryder ([email protected]), Director of Physical Education and Recreation.
  • In some situations, students may require an evaluation by a clinician at Columbia Health in order to receive a waiver. In consultation with the Director, Physical Education and Recreation, students may be instructed to email Dr. Melanie Bernitz, Executive Vice President for University Life and Wellbeing, who facilitates these evaluations. All evaluation requests are considered but approval is not guaranteed.
  • The waiver request deadline for Spring 2026 is February 27, 2026.