Special Programs
Columbia offers a variety of special study abroad programs, exchange
programs, and special courses of study for students interested in health
and teaching, as well as several joint graduate and professional programs.
Study Abroad
Every Columbia student should give serious consideration to studying
overseas. Whatever career students choose, international opportunities
will expand enormously during their lifetime and the experience gained
through study abroad will prove invaluable. Achieving cultural literacy
in another country—some substantive understanding of another perspective
on the world—will moreover deepen their understanding of themselves,
their own society, and their values.
To be eligible for participation in a Columbia-approved study abroad program,
students must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA and be making
progress toward finishing the Core Curriculum. The Core language requirement
must be completed and advanced language prerequisites may apply. Study abroad
candidates must complete at least one course pertaining to the country or region
where they intend to study. College transfer students should note that they are
allowed no more than 60 points of outside credit, and they may therefore only be
able to attend a Columbia-sponsored, off-campus study program. Students interested
in studying abroad should visit the Fellowships and Study Abroad Office (105
Carman) as early as possible to discuss their plans.
To be eligible for participation in a Columbia-approved study abroad program,
students must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA and be making
progress toward finishing the Core Curriculum. The Core language requirement
must be completed and advanced language prerequisites may apply. Study abroad
candidates must complete at least one course pertaining to the country or region
where they intend to study. College transfer students should note that they are
allowed no more than 60 points of outside credit, and they may therefore only be
able to attend a Columbia-sponsored, off-campus study program. Students interested
in studying abroad should visit the Fellowships and Study Abroad Office (105
Carman) as early as possible to discuss their plans.
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No credit is granted for courses in business, education, journalism, or other
subjects that at Columbia are taught only in professional schools.
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Credit is not given for courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis. The minimum grade
necessary for transfer of credit is C–.
Students are reminded that the last two semesters required for the degree must
be taken while enrolled in the College for study on this campus, at Reid Hall in
Paris, at the Berlin Consortium, or at the Tsinghua program in Beijing. Any
exceptions require special permission from the Committee on Academic Standing.
It is generally possible to arrange for study in most foreign countries through
programs sponsored by other American universities or occasionally through direct
application to the foreign university. Such studies may be approved for one to two
terms in the junior year. Students may petition for a third term, but this is only
approved on a case-by-case basis. Students interested in such programs should consult
with the Fellowships and Study Abroad Office (105 Carman), the Office of Global
Programs (204 Lewisohn), and with their major department.
Students must be cleared to study abroad by the assistant dean of study abroad
and must register with the Office of Global Programs before November 15 for the
spring semester and April 15 for the fall semester. Clearance and registration forms
are available in the Office of Fellowships and Study Abroad, the Office of Global
Programs, the Center for Student Advising, and on-line.
While abroad, students remain
enrolled at Columbia College and tuition is paid to Columbia. Columbia
in turn pays the academic costs of the foreign program up to, but not
exceeding, the cost of Columbia’s tuition.
Students are separately financially responsible for room and board
as well as any other miscellaneous costs. Students who wish to be considered
for financial aid while studying abroad should consult the Office of
Financial Aid and Educational Financing, 407 Lerner. Students receiving
financial aid at Columbia will remain eligible for financial aid when
they study abroad with Columbia’s approval.
Exchange Programs
Dual/Joint Degree Programs
Special Courses of Study
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