Columbia University

Columbia University requires a minimum of 124-128 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Columbia University accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Columbia University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 95% of students who start college at Columbia University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Columbia University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Columbia University?

Columbia University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Columbia University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Columbia University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Columbia University

When choosing a major, Columbia University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Columbia University.Columbia University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Columbia University false.Columbia University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia University

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Does Columbia University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Columbia University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Columbia University Have An Online Program?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at Columbia University, contant the school directly.

Does Columbia University Give AP Credit?

🟨 Columbia University may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Columbia University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Columbia University, check with the school directly.

Does Columbia University Require Internships?

❌ Columbia University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Columbia University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Columbia University

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Columbia University Library

The main library on campus is the Butler Library and there are 13 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Columbia University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Columbia offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Columbia University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Columbia University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Columbia University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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