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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.

Majors, Berick Center for Student Advising

How do I change programs of study?

Columbia College: Complete the CC Change of Program Form and bring it to the CSA in 403 Lerner.

Columbia Engineering: Complete the SEAS Change of Program Form, get departmental approval and a signature, and bring the form to the CSA in 403 Lerner.

How do I declare a major?

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.  Look for an email from your Advising Dean with a clickable link.

Some College majors require departmental signatures to finalize online major declaration.  If your major is housed within one of the following departments, download the CC Major Declaration Form and bring it to 403 Lerner:

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art History and Visual Arts
  • Astronomy
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Comparative Literature & Society
  • Creative Writing
  • Drama and Theater Arts
  • Earth & Environmental Sciences
  • East Asian Languages & Cultures
  • Film Studies
  • Hispanic Studies
  • Italian
  • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies
  • Physics
  • Portuguese Studies
  • Sustainable Development
  • Urban Studies
How do I find out more information about a department or program?

Each department and academic program in Columbia College has a Director of Undergraduate Studies, a faculty member who can answer your questions about requirements for the major, concentration, or minor, 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. 

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