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What’s the difference between majors, minors, and concentrations?

Columbia College students who matriculated in or after Fall 2024 are required to complete the requirements for a major. Students may also select additional programs of study such as minors or "special concentrations." Students may not declare more than two majors, or more than three total programs of study.

Please refer to the Academic Requirements section of the Columbia College Bulletin for more information about majors, minors and special programs.

Students who matriculated in Fall 2023 or before are eligible to complete a concentration (but not a special concentration) in place of a major.

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