The following is a list of frequently asked questions from across the offices supporting Columbia College and Columbia Engineering collected here in one place for your convenience. You can browse by topic/department or search by keyword.
Columbia College and Columbia Engineering: To change your programs of study after the initial declaration period, please contact your advising dean.
Columbia Engineering students who wish to switch majors must also obtain written permission from an adviser in their new academic department.
Some programs of study in Columbia College also require departmental approval.
Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students declare their majors online during the major declaration period in their sophomore year. Engineering students declare in October; CC students declare in March. You will receive an email with a link to access the declaration portal at the start of the declaration period.
For Columbia College students who wish to declare a program of study that requires an application, such as the major in Comparative Literature & Society or the special concentration in Business Management, the program will be added to your record upon acceptance.
Each department and academic program in Columbia College has a Director of Undergraduate Studies, a faculty member who can answer your questions about program requirements, guide your choices about placement level, discuss opportunities to study abroad, and assist you in planning your program. A complete list of names and contact information is here.
Each academic department in Columbia Engineering has either a Student Affairs officer or faculty member who serve as the point of contact for inquiries on each Engineering major. A list of the Engineering departments and their corresponding points of contact can be found here.