University Writing sections cannot be changed in Vergil.  Requests must be submitted to the Undergraduate Writing Program by emailing english-cc1010-petitions@columbia.edu.

Consult the requirements for your prospective major in the CC Bulletin. Students planning to study biology, chemistry, or physics should plan to take General Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus their first semester.

Take courses in the subject matters of interest. For example, if you are interested in history, take some history classes that sound interesting. Typically, it is a good idea to take introductory classes at the1000- or 2000-level. Classes at the 3000- or 4000-level, especially seminars, are often taken by juniors and seniors who are more advanced in the subject matter.

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.