Students in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering who have declared their majors and completed certain Core requirements may be able to earn a limited number of credits for coursework connected to internships. Contact your Advising Dean for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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Does Columbia offer credit for internships?
How do I study abroad?
Please contact Undergraduate Global Engagement to learn about your options for study abroad.
How do I take a leave of absence?
Be sure to talk to your Advising Dean if you are contemplating a leave of absence.
Voluntary Leaves are taken for a variety of reasons. For more information, review our Voluntary Leave of Absence Policy. If you wish to take a Voluntary Leave once the semester has already started, you must discuss your plans with your Advising Dean and present a petition to the Committee on Academic Standing.
Medical Leaves are granted to students whose health interferes with successful full-time study. For more information, review our Medical Leave of Absence Policy.
For further information about these and other types of leaves of absence, please refer to the Columbia College Bulletin or Columbia Engineering Bulletin.
How do I take a summer class/take a class outside Columbia?
Contact your advising dean to discuss your options for summer and outside study.
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