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. 

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 Major Change/Declaration Form