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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · IPEDS 190150

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IPEDS UNITID
190150
OPE ID
00270700
City, state
New York, NY
Sector
private nonprofit 4-year or above
Website
www.columbia.edu/
Cost rows
9
Confidence
15.6% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
CollegeTransfer.Net
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Programs 229

ProgramAwardCIPCreditsEditionSource
3-Year J.D./MBA ProgramJ.D.2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
4-Year J.D./MBA ProgramJ.D.2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
Actuarial ScienceMaster of Science in Actuarial Science52.13042026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Actuarial ScienceM.S.52.13042026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Aerospace EngineeringMinor11.01022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
African American and African Diaspora Studies05.02122026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
African-American Studies05.02122026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
American StudiesMinor05.02082026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Ancient Studies16.12002026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied AnalyticsMaster of Science in Applied Analytics2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Applied Mathematics27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied MathematicsMinor27.05032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied Mathematics (BS)27.05022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied Mathematics (MS)27.03012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied Mathematics (PhD, EngScD)27.03012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied PhysicsMinor40.08072026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied Physics (MS)40.08072026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Applied Physics (PhD, EngScD)40.04032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
ArchitectureMinor04.08032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
ArchitectureMaster of Architecture04.02012026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
ArchitectureBachelor of Architecture04.02012026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Art History-Visual Arts36.01102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Artificial Intelligence27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Artificial IntelligenceMinor27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Artificial Intelligence (MS)27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Basil SmikleM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Biochemistry40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Biodiversity Data AnalyticsMaster of Science in Biodiversity Data Analytics30.71992026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Biodiversity Data AnalyticsM.S.30.71992026-2027sps.columbia.edu
BioethicsMaster of Science in Bioethics51.32012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
BioethicsM.S.51.32012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Biological Sciences26.09112026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Biomedical EngineeringMinor26.14012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Biomedical Engineering (BS)14.07022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Biomedical Engineering (MS)14.07022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Biophysics26.09112026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
BiostatisticsDoctor of Public Health (DrPH)26.11022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
BiostatisticsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)26.11022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Business30.49012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Business Analytics (MS)52.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Business Management*30.49012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Carbon Management (MS)03.02092026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
CatalanMinor13.13392026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Chemical EngineeringMinor14.11012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Chemical Engineering (BS)40.08082026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Chemical Engineering (MS)40.08082026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Chemical Physics40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Chemistry40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Civil EngineeringMinor40.10012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (MS)27.06012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Climate and Sustainability40.02022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Climate System Science40.02022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentMaster of International Affairs30.35012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentMaster of Public Administration30.35012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Clinical Research MethodsMaster of Science in Biostatistics45.01022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Cognitive Science30.25012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computational Biology26.09112026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computer Engineering ProgramM.S.14.09012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computer Engineering Program (MS)30.71042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computer Science27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computer ScienceMinor32.02032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computer Science (BS)11.08042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Computer Science - Mathematics27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Construction AdministrationMaster of Science in Construction Administration2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Construction ConcentrationM.S.52.20012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
CoursesMaster of Science in Bioethics2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
CoursesM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
CurriculumMaster of Science in Sports Management2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
DanceMinor23.13042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Data Science27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Data Science for PolicyMaster of International Affairs30.70012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Data Science for PolicyMaster of Public Administration30.70012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Decision Science and Data Analytics (BS)45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Development and GovernanceMaster of International Affairs04.10012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Development and GovernanceMaster of Public Administration04.10012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)38.01012026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Doctor of Public HealthDoctor of Public Health (DrPH)51.22012026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Dual DegreesMaster of Public Health2026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Earth and Environmental EngineeringMinor03.01042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Earth and Environmental Sciences40.02022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Earth and Environmental SciencesPh.D.40.06012026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Earth and Space40.02022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
East Asian StudiesMinor05.01042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Economics45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
EconomicsMinor45.06052026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Economics - Mathematics45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Economics - Philosophy45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Economics - Political Science45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Economics - Statistics45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Electrical EngineeringMinor29.04092026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Electrical Engineering (MS)14.10032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Engineering13.13032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Engineering MechanicsMinor14.11012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Enterprise Risk ManagementMaster of Science in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Entrepreneurship and InnovationMinor52.08062026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Environmental Chemistry40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Environmental Health SciencesDoctor of Public Health (DrPH)51.22022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Environmental Health SciencesMaster of Public Health (MPH)51.22022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Environmental Health SciencesDoctor of Public Health Degree (PDF)51.22022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
EpidemiologyMaster of Science (MS)26.13092026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Ethnicity and RaceMinor05.02122026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
EventsM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Film and Media StudiesMinor50.06012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Financial Economics45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Financial Engineering (MS)52.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
French and Francophone StudiesMinor05.01242026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Fusion EnergyMinor40.08052026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
GermanMinor16.05012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Global Core30.22022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Global Core Requirement30.22022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduate AdmissionsPh.D.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduate ProgramsMaster of Science2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduate ProgramsDoctor of Philosophy2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduate ProgramsMaster of Science (M.S.)2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduate ProgramsDoctor of Engineering Science (Eng.Sc.D.)2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduate ProgramsDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Hispanic Studies05.01302026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Hispanic StudiesMinor30.00002026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Historic PreservationMaster of Historic Preservation30.12012026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Human Capital ManagementMaster of Science in Human Capital Management52.10012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Human Rights, Gender, and EquityMaster of International Affairs52.10012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Human Rights, Gender, and EquityMaster of Public Administration52.10012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Industrial EngineeringMinor30.49012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Industrial Engineering (BS)11.08042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Industrial Engineering (MS)27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Information Science27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Insurance ManagementMaster of Professional Studies in Insurance Management52.17012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
International Finance and International Economic PolicyMaster of International Affairs52.08012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
International Finance and International Economic PolicyMaster of Public Administration52.08012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
International Security and DiplomacyMaster of International Affairs51.22102026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
International Security and DiplomacyMaster of Public Administration51.22102026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
ItalianMinor54.01032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Jewish StudiesMinor38.02062026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Jewish Studies*38.02062026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Latin American and Caribbean Studies05.02012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Latin American and Iberian Cultures05.01302026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
LinguisticsMinor30.48012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Management Science and Engineering (MS)52.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Master of Health AdministrationMaster of Health Administration (MHA)51.07022026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Master of International AffairsMaster of International Affairs (MIA)45.09012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Master of International Affairs (MIA)Master of International Affairs (MIA)45.09012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Master of Public AdministrationMaster of Public Administration (MPA)44.04012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Master of Public Administration (MPA)Master of Public Administration (MPA)44.04012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Master of Science DegreeMaster of Science2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Master of Science DegreeM.S.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Actuarial ScienceMaster of Science in Actuarial Science52.13042026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Applied AnalyticsMaster of Science in Applied Analytics2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in BioethicsMaster of Science in Bioethics2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Construction AdministrationMaster of Science in Construction Administration2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Construction AdministrationM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Enterprise Risk ManagementMaster of Science in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)52.13012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Human Capital ManagementMaster of Science in Human Capital Management (HCM)52.13012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict ResolutionMaster of Science in Negotiation2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Nonprofit ManagementMaster of Science in Nonprofit Management52.13012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Political AnalyticsMaster of Science in Political Analytics45.10012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Sports ManagementMaster of Science in Sports Management52.13012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Sustainability ManagementMaster of Science in Sustainability Management52.13012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science in Sustainability ScienceMaster of Science in Sustainability Science30.33012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Master of Science Program in BusinessMaster of Science Program61.02072025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Materials ScienceMinor40.05032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Materials Science (BS)40.05032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Materials Science and Engineering (MS)40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Mathematics27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Mathematics-Statistics27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
MBAxMS27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Mechanical EngineeringMinor27.05032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Mechanical Engineering (MS)27.03012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Medical Physics (Certification of Professional Achievement)51.09162026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Medical Physics (MS)51.09162026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Mining EngineeringMinor03.01042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
MSMaster of Science (MS)2026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
MusicMinor61.02992026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Narrative MedicineM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Negotiation and Conflict ResolutionMaster of Science in Negotiation30.28012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Negotiation and Conflict ResolutionM.S.30.28012026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Newly Approved Courses05.02072026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
NewsM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Nonprofit ManagementM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Nurse AnesthesiaDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)2026-2027www.nursing.columbia.edu
Operations ResearchMinor30.49012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Operations Research (BS)11.08042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Operations Research (MS)27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Oral HistoryMaster of Arts Program2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
PhD in Sustainable DevelopmentMaster of Arts (MA)04.10012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
PhD in Sustainable DevelopmentMaster of Philosophy (MPhil)04.10012026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Philosophical Foundations of PhysicsMaster of Arts2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Physics40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Political AnalyticsMaster of Science in Political Analytics2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Political ScienceMinor45.10042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
PortugueseMinor16.09082026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Portuguese Studies05.01302026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Previous EventsM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Professional Degree; Engineer of Mines14.14012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Professional Development and Leadership09.09092026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Project ManagementMaster of Science in Project Management11.10052026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Project ManagementM.S.11.10052026-2027sps.columbia.edu
PsychologyMinor30.25012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
PublicationsM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Quantitative Finance and Financial Technology (BS)45.06022026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Quantitative Reasoning30.49012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Requirements for the Education StudiesMinor13.07012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Science40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Science Requirement40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
SociologyMinor45.13012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Sociomedical SciencesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)2026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Special Programs40.08012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Sports ManagementMaster of Science in Sports Management31.05042026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Sports ManagementM.S.31.05042026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Sports Management ConcentrationM.S.31.05042026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Statistics27.05032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
StatisticsMinor27.06012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Strategic CommunicationM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Sustainable Development04.08032026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Sustainable EngineeringMinor03.02092026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Technology ManagementM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Technology Management ConcentrationM.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Technology Policy and InnovationMaster of International Affairs2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Technology Policy and InnovationMaster of Public Administration2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
The First Year/Sophomore Program45.06012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
ToxicologyMaster of Science2026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Transfer CreditBachelor of Arts2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer CreditMaster of Arts (MA)2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Undergraduate Advanced Track27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Undergraduate Programs40.08102026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
Urban and Social PolicyMaster of International Affairs2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Urban and Social PolicyMaster of Public Administration2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Wealth ManagementMaster of Professional Studies in Wealth Management2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Women's, Gender and Sexuality StudiesMinor05.02992026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
xMS27.03042026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu

Checklists 126

ChecklistAwardEditionRequirements
Aerospace EngineeringMinor2026-20276 groups · 31 items
African American and African Diaspora StudiesAfrican American and African Diaspora Studies2026-202723 groups · 83 items
African-American StudiesAfrican-American Studies2026-202723 groups · 83 items
American StudiesMinor2026-20273 groups · 31 items
Ancient StudiesAncient Studies2026-202718 groups · 25 items
Applied MathematicsApplied Mathematics2026-202773 groups · 134 items
Applied MathematicsMinor2026-20276 groups · 4 items
Applied Mathematics (BS)Applied Mathematics (BS)2026-20272 groups · 8 items
Applied Mathematics (MS)Applied Mathematics (MS)2026-202710 groups · 53 items
Applied Mathematics (PhD, EngScD)Applied Mathematics (PhD, EngScD)2026-20273 groups · 35 items
Applied PhysicsMinor2026-20272 groups · 11 items
Applied Physics (MS)Applied Physics (MS)2026-20271 groups · 14 items
Applied Physics (PhD, EngScD)Applied Physics (PhD, EngScD)2026-20272 groups · 5 items
ArchitectureMinor2026-20272 groups · 4 items
Art History-Visual ArtsArt History-Visual Arts2026-20278 groups · 3 items
Artificial IntelligenceMinor2026-202710 groups · 41 items
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence2026-202745 groups · 167 items
Artificial Intelligence (MS)Artificial Intelligence (MS)2026-202726 groups · 226 items
BiochemistryBiochemistry2026-202788 groups · 151 items
Biological SciencesBiological Sciences2026-202782 groups · 158 items
Biomedical EngineeringMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Biomedical Engineering (BS)Biomedical Engineering (BS)2026-202712 groups · 126 items
Biomedical Engineering (MS)Biomedical Engineering (MS)2026-202714 groups · 95 items
BiophysicsBiophysics2026-202782 groups · 158 items
BusinessBusiness2026-202716 groups · 52 items
Business Analytics (MS)Business Analytics (MS)2026-20277 groups · 124 items
Business Management*Business Management*2026-202716 groups · 52 items
Carbon Management (MS)Carbon Management (MS)2026-20272 groups · 6 items
CatalanMinor2026-20272 groups · 4 items
Chemical EngineeringMinor2026-20275 groups · 11 items
Chemical Engineering (BS)Chemical Engineering (BS)2026-20278 groups · 84 items
Chemical Engineering (MS)Chemical Engineering (MS)2026-20275 groups · 79 items
Chemical PhysicsChemical Physics2026-202788 groups · 151 items
ChemistryChemistry2026-202788 groups · 151 items
Civil EngineeringMinor2026-20273 groups · 16 items
Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (MS)Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (MS)2026-20273 groups · 55 items
Climate and SustainabilityClimate and Sustainability2026-2027138 groups · 371 items
Climate System ScienceClimate System Science2026-2027138 groups · 371 items
Cognitive ScienceCognitive Science2026-202726 groups · 136 items
Computational BiologyComputational Biology2026-202782 groups · 158 items
Computer Engineering Program (MS)Computer Engineering Program (MS)2026-20271 groups · 17 items
Computer ScienceComputer Science2026-202745 groups · 167 items
Computer ScienceMinor2026-20276 groups · 8 items
Computer Science (BS)Computer Science (BS)2026-20279 groups · 40 items
Computer Science - MathematicsComputer Science - Mathematics2026-202773 groups · 134 items
DanceMinor2026-20275 groups · 21 items
Data ScienceData Science2026-202745 groups · 167 items
Decision Science and Data Analytics (BS)Decision Science and Data Analytics (BS)2026-20272 groups · 143 items
Earth and Environmental EngineeringMinor2026-20274 groups · 10 items
Earth and Environmental SciencesEarth and Environmental Sciences2026-2027138 groups · 371 items
Earth and SpaceEarth and Space2026-2027138 groups · 371 items
East Asian StudiesMinor2026-20272 groups · 5 items
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AEME E3
AERO E11
AFAS GU4
AFAS UN9
AFRS BC2
AHCE W1
AHIS GU16
AHIS UN19
AHMM UN2
AHUM UN5
AKAD OC4
AMHS UN1
AMST BC1
AMST GU1
AMST UN7
ANAT BC1
ANHS GU1
ANTH BC12
ANTH GU11
ANTH UN46
APAM E6
APBM1
APBM E1
APCH E1
APMA20
APMA E26
APPH21
APPH E38
ARAM OC4
ARCH GU1
ARCH UN14
ASCE UN6
ASCM UN2
ASTR BC2
ASTR GU4
ASTR S1
ASTR UN26
BCHM UN1
BCRS GU3
BCRS UN4
BENG UN6
BINF1
BINF G1
BINF GU1
BIOC GU3
BIOC UN1
BIOL GU40
BIOL UN52
BIOT GU5
BMCH E2
BMCS2
BMCS E2
BMEB1
BMEB W1
BMEE E2
BMEN33
BMEN E74
BURM UN6
BUSI UN6
CANT OC2
CANT UN2
CATL UN3
CBMF1
CBMF W1
CEEM E2
CEOR1
CEOR E1
CGTH GU1
CGTH UN2
CHAP E1
CHBM E1
CHEE2
CHEE E5
CHEM G1
CHEM GR13
CHEM GU15
CHEM UN23
CHEN31
CHEN E66
CHNS GU17
CHNS UN17
CHRK UN3
CIEE1
CIEE E4
CIEN27
CIEN C1
CIEN E69
CLCV BC1
CLCV GU5
CLCV UN15
CLCV V1
CLCZ GU4
CLEN GU5
CLEN UN4
CLFR UN2
CLGM GU4
CLGM UN8
CLGM W1
CLGR GU2
CLGR UN2
CLIA GU11
CLLT UN6
CLME GU5
CLME UN2
CLPL GU4
CLPS GU4
CLRS GU13
CLRS UN3
CLSL GU12
CLSL UN1
CLSS GU1
CLYD UN1
CNNS UN1
COCI CC2
COGS GU1
COGS UN6
COMS52
COMS BC1
COMS E39
COMS W101
CPLS GR1
CPLS GU12
CPLS UN5
CSBS W1
CSEE11
CSEE E4
CSEE W10
CSER GR1
CSER GU3
CSER UN16
CSGM UN1
CSOR2
CSOR E1
CSOR W3
CZCH GU2
CZCH UN4
DNCE BC71
DROM7
DROM B14
DTCH UN7
EAAS GU13
EAAS UN14
EACE5
EACE E5
EAEE25
EAEE E74
EAEE P1
EAEE S2
EAEE W1
EAIA E1
EAIA W1
EARL GU6
EARL UN1
ECBM2
ECBM E6
ECIA W1
ECON BC5
ECON GU38
ECON UN13
ECPH GU1
ECPS GU1
EDPA4
EDUC BC21
EEBM E5
EECS11
EECS E24
EEEB1
EEEB GU15
EEEB UN19
EEEL1
EEEL E1
EEME1
EEME E5
EEOR2
EEOR E2
EESC1
EESC GR4
EESC GU16
EESC UN18
EGYP OC4
ELEN40
ELEN E113
ENGI2
ENGI E24
ENGI W1
ENGL CC1
ENGL GU12
ENGL UN35
ENME13
ENME E26
ENTA GU2
ENTA UN1
FILI OC4
FILM GU11
FILM UN29
FINN UN2
FREN GU1
FREN UN24
FREN W3
FRHS UN1
FSEB UN1
FSPH UN1
GAPP IA6
GERM BC2
GERM GU4
GERM UN9
GRAP E1
GREK GU5
GREK UN10
GRKM GU2
GRKM UN10
GRKM W1
GU1
HIST BC28
HIST GR1
HIST GU29
HIST UN60
HIST W1
HNGR GU2
HNGR UN7
HRTS GU14
HRTS UN7
HSAM UN1
HSCL UN1
HSEA GU9
HSEA UN2
HSME GU1
HSME UN2
HSPB UN1
HSWM UN1
HUMA CC2
HUMA UN2
IEME1
IEME E3
IEOR70
IEOR E128
INAF U6
IND4
INDO UN6
INSM C1
INSM UN2
INSM W1
IRSH OC4
ITAL GU21
ITAL UN24
JAZZ GU2
JOUR UN1
JPNS GU5
JPNS UN8
JWST GU7
KHMR UN4
KORN GU6
KORN UN10
KREY OC4
LATN GR1
LATN GU4
LATN UN15
LING GU11
LING UN4
MACH E1
MATH BC4
MATH GU19
MATH UN28
MATH V1
MATH W1
MDES GU33
MDES UN43
MEBM2
MEBM E3
MECE37
MECE E86
MECH1
MECH E1
MECS1
MECS E4
MEEC E1
MEEE E3
MEEM E1
MEIE E1
MPP UN39
MRKT B2
MSAE17
MSAE E35
MUSI GU10
MUSI UN25
NEPA UN4
NSBV BC5
ORCA1
ORCA E2
ORCS3
ORCS E3
PHED UN4
PHIL GU12
PHIL UN30
PHYS GU14
PHYS UN39
PLAN A1
PLCE1
PLCE GU1
POLI GU3
POLI UN4
POLS BC1
POLS GU23
POLS UN31
PORT UN9
PSAM1
PSAM UN1
PSYC BC13
PSYC GR1
PSYC GU51
PSYC UN59
PUBH GU2
PUBH UN3
PULA UN4
PUNJ UN4
QUCH OC4
RELI GU47
RELI UN54
RUSS GU18
RUSS UN17
SCNC CC1
SDEV GU17
SDEV UN20
SIEO W1
SINH UN6
SIPA IA2
SLCL GU1
SLCL UN2
SLLT GU1
SOCI BC6
SOCI GR1
SOCI GU3
SOCI UN24
SPAN G1
SPAN GU1
SPAN UN16
SPJS UN1
STAT GR3
STAT GU13
STAT UN10
STAT W1
STEM BC1
SUMA K1
SUMR GU2
SWED UN2
SWHL UN5
THTR UN56
TIBT UN11
UKRN GU7
UKRN UN4
UN23
URBS GU2
URBS UN18
VIAR GU8
VIAR UN41
VIET GU2
VIET UN6
WLOF UN4
WMST BC8
WMST GR1
WMST GU6
WMST UN8
WRIT UN19
YIDD UN4
YORU UN7
ZULU UN7
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Policies 596

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credit_by_examApproved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A-level results)2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examA score of 5 on the AP/NEWL Russian exam satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examA score of 5 on the Latin Advanced Placement (AP) Examination2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP German Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP German Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents who have a score of 5 on AP Calculus BC and a score of at least one 4 and one 5 on the two AP Physics C exams place automatically.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 6 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on BOTH the AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 exams, but you are not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Physics C/MECH exam, but you are not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Physics C/E&M exam, but you are not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Literature exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Literature exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examPresent a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Spanish Language or Spanish Literature Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents who receive a score of 5 in either exam are awarded 3 AP credits upon successful completion of a 3300-level (or above) course with a grade of B or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP credit is not granted for a score of 4.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents with a score of 4 on the AP exam will be placed in Intermediate II, but may attempt to place out by requesting to take an oral exam administered by the Director of the Language Program.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP score of 4 automatically places a student in French Intermediate II, thereby granting them the equivalency of the first 3 courses of the elementary-intermediate sequence.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP score of 5 or DELF: The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP French Language exam, or for the completion of DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française).2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examDALF C1 level or IB HL score of 6 or 7: The department grants 3 credits for the C1 level of DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française), or for a score of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examPrerequisites: FREN W3405 must be taken before FREN W3333/4 unless the student has an AP score of 5 or the director of undergraduate studies' permission.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examby presenting a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Italian Exam2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Italian Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Italian Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP tests must be taken in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a 4 on the other.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examProvided that this is achieved, the department grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants advanced placement (AP) credit for a score of 4 or 5 or the equivalent.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, along with an exemption from COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe Psychology Department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe Psychology Department allows students to meet the Science of Psychology requirement with a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Entering students may be granted 6 points of credit for each score of 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level Examinations if taken in disciplines offered as undergraduate programs at Columbia.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents can earn up to a maximum of 16 points of academic credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College for Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations with scores of 6 or 7, if the academic discipline of the examination is represented in the academic offerings of Columbia College.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents are exempted from POLS UN2201, Introduction to American Politics, or POLS UN2501, Introduction to Comparative Politics, for scores of 5 in the United States or Comparative Government and Politics AP Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 5 on the Latin Advanced Placement (AP) Examination • An A* grade on the A Level Examination (Greek or Latin)2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents presenting GCSE Greek or Latin, an AP Latin score 2025-2026 Ancient Studies2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 4 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB Advanced Placement exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 6 on the IB Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL exam (2021 or later) or a score of 6 on the IB HL Mathematics or Further Mathematics exams (2020 or earlier).2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 6 or 7 on the IB Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL exam (2021 or later) or a score of 6 or 7 on the IB SL Mathematics exam (2020 or earlier).2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 5 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• A score of 7 on the IB Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL exam (2021 or later) or a score of 7 on the IB HL Mathematics or Further Mathematics exams (2020 or earlier).2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants advanced placement (AP) credit for a score of 4 or 5 or the equivalent.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examIf you got a 5 on the AP biology test, you get 3 points of credit toward graduation.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents with a 5 on the AP should take BIOL UN2005 INTRO BIO I: BIOCHEM,GEN,MOLEC and BIOL UN2006 INTRO BIO II:CELL BIO,DEV/PHYS.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents with a 5 on the AP should take BIOL UN2005 INTRO BIO I:2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examA score of 5 on the Latin Advanced Placement (AP) Examination An A* grade on the A Level Examination (Greek or Latin) Please note that GCSE results are not accepted.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement AP or IB calculus may count towards degree requirements, subject to completion of a higher level course: • The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 CALCULUS III with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 CALCULUS III with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• The department grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1201 CALCULUS III or MATH UN1205 ACCELERATED MULTIVARIABLE CALC or MATH UN1207 HONORS MATHEMATICS A with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCoursework Taken Outside of Columbia Advanced Placement The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, along with an exemption from COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and 2142026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCoursework Taken Outside of Columbia Advanced Placement AP tests must be taken in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a 4 on the other.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents with a score of 4 on the AP exam will be placed in Intermediate II, but may attempt to place out by 2025-2026 French and Francophone Studies2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents with a score of 4 on the AP exam will be placed in Intermediate II, but may attempt to place out by 4192026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP German Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, along with an exemption from COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Italian Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 CALCULUS III with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The Department recognizes the following as fulfillment of the University’s Foreign Language Requirement in Greek or Latin: A score of 5 on the Latin Advanced Placement (AP) Examination2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe Psychology Department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level 2025-2026 Neuroscience and Behavior2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies Politics, for scores of 5 in the United States or Comparative Government and Politics AP Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Literature exam, which satisfies the foreign 2025-2026 Portuguese Studies2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents who receive a score of 5 in either exam are awarded 3 AP credits upon 5842026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCoursework Taken Outside f of Columbia Advanced Placement The Psychology Department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examColumbia College and the School of General Studies award 3 points of credit for a score of 5 on the AP statistics exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents pursuing a major that requires STAT UN1201 should plan to take that course at Columbia, even if they scored a 5 on the AP statistics exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam2024- 25 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies Coursework Taken Outside of Columbia Advanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the Latin AP exam, which also satisfies the foreign language requirement, upon successful completion (with a grade of B or higher) of a Latin class at the 3000-level or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examof Columbia Advanced Placement If you got a 5 on the AP biology test, you get 3 points of credit toward graduation.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the Latin AP exam, which also satisfies the foreign language requirement, upon successful completion (with a grade of B or higher) of a Latin class at the 3000-level or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCoursework Taken Outside of Columbia Advanced Placement The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, along with an exemption from COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement • AP score of 4 automatically places a student in French Intermediate II, thereby granting them the equivalency of the first 3 courses of the elementary-intermediate sequence.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the Latin AP exam, which also satisfies the foreign language requirement, upon successful completion (with a grade of B or higher) of a Latin class at the 3000-level or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examf Advanced Placement The Psychology Department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents receive 3 academic credits and exemption from POLS UN1201 INTRO TO AMERICAN POLITICS or POLS UN1501 INTRO TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS for scores of 5 in the United States and Comparative Government and Politics AP Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examINTRO TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS for scores of 5 in the United States and Comparative Government and Politics AP Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement Columbia College and the School of General Studies award 3 points of credit for a score of 5 on the AP statistic exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A- level results)2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP credit is not granted for a t score of 4.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents who receive a score of 5 in either exam are awarded 3 AP credits upon successful completion of a 3300-level (or above) course t with a grade of B or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAs of Fall 2019, the Psychology department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 6 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the s AP Physics B exam, but the student is not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Physics C/MECH exam, but the student is not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP Psychology Transfer Credit As of Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents receive 3 academic credits and exemption from POLS UN1201 INTRO TO AMERICAN POLITICS or POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Politics for scores of 5 in the United States and Comparative Government and Politics AP Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examr The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCalculus I Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their study of calculus with MATH UN1101 CALCULUS I.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCalculus II and III Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThose with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam or 4 on the BC exam may receive 3 points of AP credit upon completion of Calculus II with a grade of C or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThose students with a score of 5 on the BC exam may receive 6 points of AP credit upon completion of Calculus III with a grade of C or higher.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAccelerated Multivariable Calculus Students with a score of 5 on the AP BC exam or 7 on the IB HL exam may begin with MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examHonors Mathematics A Students who want a proof-oriented theoretical sequence and have a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A, which is especially designed for mathematics majors.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science exam along with exemption from COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III with a grade of C or better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Calculus2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of A in a full year of high school calculus may begin with either MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a 4 on the other.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement • AP score of 4: The department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP French Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• DALF C1 level or IB HL score of 6 or 7: The department grants 6 credits for the C1 level of DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française), or for a score of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement Students may receive 3 credits toward the overall degree requirements for a score of 5 on the AP European History exam or the AP United States History exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science exam along with exemption from COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examItalian language proficiency equivalent to the elementary and intermediate sequence may be demonstrated by the departmental placement test, offered before the start of every semester; with a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement 2020-2021 Italian2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents who want a proof-oriented theoretical sequence and have a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A, which is especially designed for mathematics majors.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN12012026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examCalculus II and III Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of A in a full year of high school calculus may begin with either MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAP Psychology Transfer Credit Beginning in Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examBeginning in Fall 2019, the Psychology department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 6 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Physics B exam, but the student is not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on th AP Physics C/MECH exam, but the student is not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Physics C/E&M exam, but the student is not entitled to any exemptions.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examStudents receive 3 academic credits and exemption from POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Government and Politics or POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Politics for scores of 5 in the United States and Comparative Government and Politics AP Exams.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced/NEWL Placement A score of 5 on the AP/NEWL Russian exam satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The Department offers three points of advanced credit for a score of 5 on the AP statistics exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examEntering students may be granted 6 points of credit for each score of 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level Examinations if taken in disciplines offered as undergraduate programs at Columbia.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Entering students may be granted 6 points of credit for each score of 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level Examinations if taken in disciplines offered as undergraduate AP programs at Columbia.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete MATH UN1102 CALCULUS II or MATH UN1201 CALCULUS III with a grade of C or r better.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examProgram Planning for all Students Placement in the Calculus Sequences Calculus I Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their study of calculus with MATH UN1101 CALCULUS I.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAccelerated Multivariable Calculus Students with a score of 5 on the AP BC exam or 7 on the IB HL exam may begin with MATH UN1205 ACCELERATED MULTIVARIABLE CALC.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• The department grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1201 CALCULUS III or MATH UN1205 ACCELERATED MULTIVARIABLE2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examGuidance for Undergraduate Students in Mathematics Program Planning for all Students Placement in the Calculus Sequences Calculus I Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their study of calculus with MATH UN1101 CALCULUS I.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• AP score of 4 automatically places a student in French Intermediate II, thereby granting them the equivalency of the first 3 courses of the elementary-intermediate sequence.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_exam• AP score of 5 or DELF: The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP French Language exam, or for the completion of DELF2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP German Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP German Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Literature exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Literature exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Italian Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Italian Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement The Psychology Department accepts a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examA score of 5 on the AP/NEWL Russian exam satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examAdvanced Placement Columbia College and the School of General Studies award 3 points of credit for a score of 5 on the AP statistics exam.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
credit_by_examThe department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language requirement.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningIf they start with MATH UN1101 CALCULUS I, they will not receive any advanced standing credit.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit3-2 students are not eligible to have a second major because of the time constraints of their program. Many networking opportunities for jobs and internships are also available, with 230 collegiate chapters and more than 500,000 members in Tau Beta Pi. Taking Graduate Courses as an Undergraduate Student & Advanced Standing With the faculty adviser’s approval, a student may take graduate courses while still an undergraduate in the School. Students who wish to transfer points of credit may count no more than 68 transfer points toward the degree and must satisfy the University’s residence requirements by taking at least 60 points of credit that count for Bachelor of Science Degree while enrolled in The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of one year of residence (30 points of credit and two Residence Units). An application for advanced standing must be completed during the first semester of study.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of 30 points of credit. candidate is required to complete 12 credits in the departmental course E9800: Doctoral research instruction in accordance with the following guidelines: • After obtaining a master’s degree or advanced standing, at which time the student begins doctoral research, the student is eligible to register for E9800 (3, 6, 9, or 12 points of credit per term).2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningPreviously completed graduate-level coursework must align with Columbia Engineering Advanced Standing Policy and the degree curriculum requirements.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditRestrictions Transfer Credit: Major: Up to four transfer courses are accepted toward the major. Minor: Up to two transfer courses are accepted toward the minor. Course restrictions: Note: No more than 6 points of individual research, project, or thesis courses (including COMS W3902 UNDERGRADUATE THESIS, COMS W3998 UNDERGRAD PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science, COMS W6901 , and equivalent project/research courses from other departments) may be applied towards the computer science major.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAny remaining technical elective courses, beyond the minimum 12 points of depth and breadth, do not have to be engineering courses (except for students without ELEN E1201 INTRO-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING or approved transfer credit for ELEN E1201 INTRO-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) but must be technical.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Undergraduate Undergraduate students may obtain academic credit toward the B.S. To count as credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least B. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from their CSA Advising Dean and the department before taking such courses. Graduate For graduate students, Advanced Standing is granted in most cases instead of transfer credits. Advanced Standing refers to a student receiving credit towards their graduate degree program for previously completed graduate-level coursework within the following parameters: 1. M.S. students in on-campus programs can earn Advanced Standing toward the M.S. No more than 15 points of Advanced Standing can be awarded, and the coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, minor, or certificate program. Advanced Standing points must be deemed appropriate and relevant to the degree program of study, as determined by the Department or Program. In most cases, regardless of Advanced Standing points, M.S. students in CVN programs are not eligible for Advanced Standing. They may instead request up to 6 transfer credits for prior graduate-level coursework completed at either Columbia University or another institution. The coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, and the transfer credit section in the CVN admission application must be completed. Transfer credits are subject to approval by the faculty committee of the equivalent courses at Columbia Engineering. program may be awarded 2 Residence Units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of Advanced Standing toward their Ph.D., with approval from the academic department and the Office of Engineering Student Affairs. students will earn Advanced Standing provided they earned their master's degree outside of Columbia Engineering to reflect their prior completion of an M.S. They can earn up to 30 points of Advanced Standing. These Advanced Standing points are separate from the points the students must complete as an Eng.Sc.D.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Undergraduate 182025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTo count as credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least B. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from their CSA Advising Dean and the department before taking such courses. Graduate For graduate students, Advanced Standing is granted in most cases instead of transfer credits. Advanced Standing refers to a student receiving credit towards their graduate degree program for previously completed graduate-level coursework within the following parameters: 1.​ M.S. students in on-campus programs can earn Advanced Standing toward the M.S. No more than 15 points of Advanced Standing can be awarded, and the coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, minor, or certificate program. Advanced Standing points must be deemed appropriate and relevant to the degree program of study, as determined by the Department or Program. In most cases, regardless of Advanced Standing points, M.S. students in CVN programs are not eligible for Advanced Standing. They may instead request up to 6 transfer credits for prior graduate-level coursework completed at either Columbia University or another institution 3.​ Ph.D. program may be awarded 2 Residence Units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of Advanced Standing toward their Ph.D. students will earn Advanced Standing provided they earned their master's degree outside of Columbia Engineering to reflect their prior completion of an M.S. They can earn up to 30 points of Advanced Standing. These Advanced Standing points are separate from the points the student must complete as an Eng.Sc.D.2025-2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Transfer courses can be considered as transfer credit at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Once degree credit has been confirmed by Columbia, students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) to request a review of transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditQUANTITATIVE  REASONING  SCIENCE  SCIENCE  SCIENCE * Students entering with fewer than 30 transfer credits must take the full year-long sequence of Literature Humanities (HUMA GS1001- 1002) and Contemporary Civilization (COCI GS1101-1102) if they have not already fulfilled these requirements through transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. Departments and programs have discretion regarding which, if any, GS-approved transfer credits can be used to fulfill major, minor, or special program requirements. 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major, minor, or special program in the same semester in which the program of study is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the program.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAll combined majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science nor can they major in both Psychology and Neuroscience & Behavior (which is co-owned by the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences). Transfer Credit Toward the Major and Other Programs of Study The DUS in each department or program is authorized to accept GS- approved transfer credits toward the major, minor, and/or special program, as they deem appropriate. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major, minor, or special program and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major, minor, or special program is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or secondary program of study.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have 12 points in progress. Criteria for Declaring a Major In order to declare a major students must meet the following criteria: • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum of 12 points completed or in progress • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's degree (including transfer credit) • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS core requirements Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points without a major on record will be placed on registration hold and may receive an academic warning.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCan any of my transfer credits count toward my major? 1. Each department has the discretion to count GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree does not mean that this credit will automatically count toward the major. 4. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether transfer credits will count toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourse Approval and Limit of Transfer Credits Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree; however, a student's total number of transfer credits may not exceed 60. Please review the UGE website for more information on Academic Credit. Transfer Credit Approval • To be eligible for transfer to Columbia, courses must be pre-approved by the General Studies Study Abroad advisor. • Only courses in which a grade of C or higher is earned are eligible for transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditIt is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled these requirements through transfer credits. (The full course is required for students without transfer credits in the humanities, and one term is required for students with three or more transfer credits in the humanities.) Students must take HUMA GS1001-HUMA GS1002 sequentially.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate- level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A-level results) • The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the relevant department (typically the fourth term of a language, usually denoted as course number 1202 or 2102; please visit the website of the language department for details) • Completing secondary education in another country in a language other than English Fluent speakers of languages other than English must take a language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency. Because the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the requirement by placement test, AP score, or Foreign Language 1 transfer credit are required to begin their language study no later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has been met.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourse Substitution In addition to the exemption exam, students with approved transfer credit have the option of requesting exemption on the basis of a similar music course passed with a grade of B or higher at another college or university.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThis year-long course is particularly recommended for students who are planning to major in any social science field, and it is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credit. Students with 30 transfer credits or more can also select two social science courses from the following departments and interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the social sciences core requirement: • Anthropology • Economics • History* • Political Science • Psychology • Columbia psychology courses at the 2600-, 3600-, or 4600- level • Barnard College psychology courses except Statistics (PSYC BC1101) • Sociology *Courses from the Department of History may be counted toward the social science or humanities requirement, but in no case may more than two courses from one department be used to fulfill the GS core requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who are considering careers in science-related fields, including health-related professions, are urged to begin their study of science within the first two semesters after matriculation at GS. Students who matriculated in spring 2023 or earlier may also use international high school leaving exams for which they received at least three transfer credits on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in one of the disciplines listed above to fulfill one of the three science requirement courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditUpon enrollment in GSAS, BA/MA students may be granted up to four courses (12-15 credits) of transfer credit and up to 1 Residence Unit (RU) for graduate courses (4000-level and above). Students transferring fewer f than four courses will be granted a partial RU based on the number of courses. Transfer credit will be granted ONLY for courses taken in excess of the 124-credit requirement for the Columbia or Barnard bachelor's degree (i.e., courses that did not count toward undergraduate major or other program of study, or general education requirements). Transfer credit courses must be taken for a letter grade, and the grade received must be B or better.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTRANSFER CREDIT Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: • It was taken at an accredited college or university. The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the Core requirements to which those credits may correspond. As noted on the ECR, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. In all cases, students must notify the Office of Admissions of their intention to complete coursework at another institution during the deferral period and final official transcripts must be submitted for transfer credit evaluation. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy Core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Departments and programs of study have discretion in determining whether transfer credits may be applied toward the major. In general, departments approve only a limited number of such credits, with the expectation that coursework for Transfer Credit 1 the major will be completed primarily at Columbia. Students must check individual department or program of study policies concerning transfer credits. Note: Transfer students who have taken biology courses at other schools will typically be awarded general transfer credit for these courses, but the coursework might not suffice as preparation for Columbia's advanced biology courses or count toward the biology major. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum • Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study may count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits. Physical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Professional Courses GS students are permitted only 12 transfer credits of professional studies and 15 credits of business coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2 Transfer Credit Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or Columbia Engineering) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. A course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, undergraduate students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60- credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. British Advanced Level Examinations Students may be eligible to earn transfer credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree for GCE British Advanced Level (A-Levels) examinations with a grade of C or better. No advanced standing will be awarded for Pre- University, O-levels, or AS-levels. For questions about advanced standing for international high school leaving exams from other countries or educational systems, please contact the GS Admissions office. Advanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program and Advanced Placement scores are not used to determine advanced standing.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. Departments and programs have discretion regarding which, if any, GS-approved transfer credits can be used to fulfill major, minor, or special program requirements. 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major, minor, or special program in the same semester in which the program of study is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the program. All combined majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science nor can they major in both Psychology and Neuroscience & Behavior (which is co- owned by the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences).2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Major and Other Programs of Study The DUS in each department is authorized to accept GS- approved transfer credits toward the major, minor, and/or special program, as they deem appropriate. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer—and in some cases are not approved—toward the Columbia major or other Columbia programs of study, although they may count as electives or core requirements. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major minor, or special programs and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and often the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or secondary program of study. Students who matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have 12 points in progress. Criteria for Declaring a Major In order to declare a major students must meet the following criteria: • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum of 12 points completed or in progress • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's degree (including transfer credit) • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS core requirements Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points without a major on record will be placed on registration hold and may receive an academic warning.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCan any of my transfer credits count toward my major? 1. Each department has the discretion to count GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree does not mean that this credit will automatically count toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit4. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether transfer credits will count toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A- level results) • The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the relevant department (the fourth term of a language, usually denoted as course number 1202; please visit the website of the language department for details) • Completing secondary education in another country in a language other than English Fluent speakers of languages other than English must take a language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency. Because the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the requirement by placement test, AP score, or transfer credit are required to begin their language study no later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has been met.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThis year-long course is particularly recommended for students who are planning to major in any social science field, and it is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credit. Students with 30 transfer credits or more can also select two social science courses from the following departments and 322026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditQR Requirement Fulfillment • Scoring a minimum of 600 on the Math SAT or 27 on the math subsection of the ACT within the eight years prior to matriculation; • Earning a passing score on the GS Quantitative Reasoning Exam; • Earning a passing letter grade in a course from the list of approved courses; • Receiving approved transfer credit on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in computer science, mathematics, or statistics from international high school leaving exams (e.g., French Baccalaureate, GCE Advanced Level examination, etc.) or courses taken within eight years prior to matriculation worth a minimum of three points each and equivalent to those classes on the list of approved courses below, as determined by the Dean of Students Office. Approved transfer credit for relevant courses in computer science, mathematics, and statistics may count toward both the QR and one science requirement as well; however, the course must have been taken within the last eight years prior to matriculation to satisfy the QR requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses Courses taken at other colleges or universities may be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of 16 transfer credits may be granted. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be counted towards minor requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Consideration for AP, IB and transfer credit is as follows: Equivalent to MATH UN1101 Calculus I: 592026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Up to two courses for the major may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Students are allowed to apply 1 course (up to 4 credits) of transfer coursework to the minor. For both the major and the minor, students may undertake a fieldwork course (usually done in the summer) that offers credit through another university and that will be counted towards the program of study, separately from any prior transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. If those courses are approved for transfer credit, departments can consider whether these courses fulfill specific requirements for the major. The architecture department doesn’t accept transfer credit toward the minor. Students requesting a review of up to three courses toward major requirements that are from their approved transfer credits should refer to our Request for Exemption from Architecture Major or Minor Requirements form. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. The architecture department doesn’t accept transfer credit toward the minor. Students requesting a review of up to three courses toward major requirements that are from their approved transfer credits should refer to our Request for Exemption from Architecture Major or Minor Requirements form. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor will be limited.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease refer to the Undergraduate Field Distribution Chart, linked from this page, to confirm which courses may count: https://arthistory.columbia.edu/content/ major-requirements Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than three transfer courses may be counted toward the major or the concentration. No more than one transfer course may be counted toward the minor. Students should fill out and email a Transfer Credit Request Form with the required attachments (syllabus, unofficial transcript, and example of written work for the course) to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditNo more than three transfer courses may be counted toward the major or the concentration. No more than one transfer course may be counted toward the minor. Students should fill out and email a Transfer Credit Request Form with the required attachments (syllabus, unofficial transcript, and example of written work for the course) to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses Transfer credits for the majors, concentrators, and the biology minor are not automatically granted. Students should email their Biology advisor with a transcript and the syllabi from their previous institution to request transfer credit. Transfer credit for Introductory Biology is rarely granted.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies Transfer Courses Courses taken at other colleges or universities may be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of 16 transfer credits may be granted. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be counted towards minor requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Consideration for AP, IB and transfer credit is as follows: Equivalent to MATH UN1101 Calculus I: • A score of 4 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policie Transfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. Students are allowed to count up to 2 courses taken elsewhere toward the Theatre major, provided they are similar in duration, number of meetings, and content to courses that fulfill the major offered in the department. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Students studying in conservatory programs in London (RADA, BADA, etc.) typically take the equivalent of 9 credits of acting (3 studio courses) and, if they take two “studies” courses, are awarded one “lecture/seminar” course for that work. Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditLanguage Coursework Outside Columbia University Language courses taken at other institutions (including Barnard College) do not automatically fulfill EALAC’s language requirement or serve as prerequisites for further study.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAll majors and joint majors are required to take a minimum of 5 lecture courses from the Columbia Department of Economics and must take their senior seminar at Columbia. See the Transfer Credit Information page for details on which courses may be eligible for transfer credit, as well as information on how to apply for transfer credit. Students should also review the information posted on the Transfer Credit Information page for details regarding which courses may be eligible.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditOther Important Information Online Information Students can access useful information online, including but not limited to: a comprehensive FAQ page; transfer credit information; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; advisor contact information; teaching and research assistant opportunities; a list of tutors; and current course offerings.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY 2612026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025-2026 Economics - Mathematics Students can access useful information online, including but not limited to: a comprehensive FAQ page; transfer credit information; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; advisor contact information; teaching and research assistant opportunities; a list of tutors; and current course offerings.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe Transfer Credit page has all of the information that you will need to apply for transfer credits for economics courses that you have taken elsewhere. Note that the economics department will also review your transfer credits for calculus I, statistics and accounting courses. Details about all of these courses are also posted at Transfer Credit Information.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. Transfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025-2026 Economics - Philosophy See the Transfer Credit Information page for details on which courses may be eligible for transfer credit, as well as information on how to apply for transfer credit. Students should also review the information posted on the Transfer Credit Information page for details regarding which courses may be eligible.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025-2026 Economics - Philosophy Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION 2962026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThese can be counted toward the major or concentration, if they have been accepted by Columbia for transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY 4052026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Transfer students interested in majoring or minoring in French and Francophone Studies should immediately should also consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, who will decide which, if any, courses may be afforded transfer credit. Students should have syllabi and course materials on hand, so that the DUS can evaluate possible courses for transfer credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject 2025-2026 German Literature and Cultural History to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses The History department allows up to 3 courses outside of Columbia University to count towards the major (up to 2 for concentrators and minors), to which no more than 2 may be applied toward the specialization. Students who wish to apply transfer courses to the major, concentration or minor should submit a transfer credit request to the History Department (undergraduate-history@columbia.edu). To submit a transfer credit request with the History Department, students must submit an application that includes the following: 4402026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Polici • Completed departmental transfer credit form • Transcript from course institution showing course grade • Course syllabi • Current Plan of Study • An official Columbia PDF transcript is required for students that have not officially declared History as their major or concentration. • Available coursework from the courses, such as papers or exams (for courses outside the United States) Transfer credit request from and details can be found on the History Departments transfer credit page here. Please note that courses are formally approved by the department only after you have returned and a transfer credit request has been submitted. Students who wish to apply study abroad courses to the major, concentration or minor should submit a transfer credit request to the History Department (undergraduate- history@columbia.edu). To submit a transfer credit request with the History Department, students must submit an application that includes the following: • Completed departmental transfer credit form • Transcript from course institution showing course grade • Course syllabi • Current Plan of Study • An official Columbia PDF transcript is required for students that have not officially declared History as their major or concentration. • Available coursework from the courses, such as papers or exams (for courses outside the United States) Transfer credit request from and details can be found on the History Departments transfer credit page here.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAfter familiarizing themselves with the History program, transfer students should consider submitting a transfer credit request for history courses taken at their previous institution. Courses eligible to count toward the major are below: • Courses in the History Departments of both Columbia and Barnard (HIST and HIST BC) • Cross-Listed courses for a specific term (found in the Columbia College Bulletin) • Transfer courses accepted through a transfer credit request.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Transfer Credit/Study Abroad Credit Human rights students may transfer a maximum of three courses (nine Columbia-equivalent credits) towards the Major or one course (three Columbia-equivalent credits) towards the Minor for courses taken at another institution. No more than one AP course can be transferred towards the major or the minor. Typically no more than one transfer course can count toward the distributional, and the remainder would count for the specialization. Students wishing to count transfer courses toward the major or the minor should email uhrp@columbia.edu with their Entrance/Transfer Credit Report or a transcript, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses • When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. • No more than three (3) courses toward the Italian Major may be fulfilled with transfer credit; no more than one (1) course toward the Minors. • Students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies to request review of transfer credit and submit the syllabi of courses taken outside Columbia for consideration. • Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Consideration for AP, IB and transfer credit is as follows: Equivalent to MATH UN1101 Calculus I: 4892026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditFor definitive answers to questions regarding major requirements and other aspects of your degree, including transfer credit, current and prospective majors should consult their Program Adviser (Director of Undergraduate Studies) or the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in the departmental office.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Polici Psychology Major • Up to 3 transfer courses may be counted toward the Psychology Major. Approval of transfer credits on a student's Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the bachelor's degree does not grant approval of these credits toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement. • Transfer courses taken in any modality (in-person, online, or hybrid) may be eligible to count toward P1. Transfer courses must have been taken fully in-person to be eligible to count for P2-P5.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThis form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Psychology Major Up to 3 transfer courses may be applied toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement. Transfer courses taken in any modality (in- person, online, or hybrid) may be eligible to count toward P1. Transfer courses must have been taken fully in-person to be eligible to count for P2-P5.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 STATISTCS-BEHAVIORL SCIENTISTS, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditRestrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration Barnard Lab courses do not count towards the Research Methods requirement of the Psychology Major or Concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject 2025-2026 Physics to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate- student advisers. Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they wish to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement outlining how they intend to apply the transfer credits to the requirements. To request that study abroad courses satisfy requirements for a political science major or minor, students should send the advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they wish to count toward department requirements, and a statement outlining how they intend to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe department and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to one-half residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to three courses (nine to twelve credits) of transfer credit for graduate courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess of the requirements for the Columbia bachelor's degree, as certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the bachelor's degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or minor, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit.. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate- student advisers. • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credities Guidance for Transfer Students Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the department's graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or minor in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or minor, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit.. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate- student advisers. • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form and supporting documentation. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Psychology Major Up to 3 transfer courses may be applied toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policie 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration s Barnard Lab courses do not count towards the Research Methods requirement of the Psychology Major or Concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Students may apply to count up to two courses of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students may apply to count up to one course of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than two DUS-approved STAT courses toward a Statistics major may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Not more than one DUS-approved STAT course toward a Statistics joint major or a Statistics minor may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses, including limits on the number of approved STAT course that can be applied to the major/minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBarnard College Courses Barnard courses can be considered as transfer credit at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Transfer Courses - When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. - Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Transfer courses can be considered as transfer credit at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Once degree credit has been confirmed by Columbia, students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) to request a review of transfer credit. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourse Approval and Limit of Transfer Credits Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree; however, a student's total number of transfer credits may not exceed 60. Please review the UGE website for more information on Academic Credit. Transfer Credit Approval • To be eligible for transfer to Columbia, courses must be pre-approved by the General Studies Study Abroad advisor. • Only courses in which a grade of C or higher is earned are eligible for transfer credit. Courses that are not approved by GS for transfer credit cannot be counted by a department toward major or concentration requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCredits from non-Columbia programs will be counted toward the GS degree as long as the maximum number of allowable transfer credits does not exceed 60. No credit is transferred when Postbac Premed students are approved to take courses outside Columbia; however, courses may be used to satisfy requirements. To enroll in a course at one of Columbia’s graduate or professional schools, students must have approval from GS. Students must submit a cross-registration petition form, which is required as part of the approval and registration process.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: • It was taken at an accredited college or university. The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the Core requirements to which those credits may 2025-2026 Transfer Credit correspond. As noted on the ECR, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. In all cases, students must notify the Office of Admissions of their intention to complete coursework at another institution during the deferral period and final official transcripts must be submitted for transfer credit evaluation. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy Core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each department has the discretion to accept GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Note: Transfer students who have taken biology courses at other schools will typically be awarded general transfer credit for these courses, but the coursework might not suffice as preparation for Columbia's advanced biology courses or count toward the biology major. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum • Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study may count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilizations, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2025- 26 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policie Physical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Professional Courses GS students are permitted only 12 transfer credits of professional studies and 15 credits of business coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or Columbia Engineering) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. A course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, undergraduate students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. British Advanced Level Examinations Students may be eligible to earn transfer credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree for GCE British Advanced Level (A-Levels) examinations with a grade of C or better. No advanced standing will be awarded for Pre-University, O- levels, or AS-levels.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditFor questions about advanced standing for international high school leaving exams from other countries or educational systems, please contact the GS Admissions office. Advanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program; however, upon matriculation in the program, students may satisfy course requirements with previously completed courses if the courses were completed recently with grades of C or better and they bear credit at least equal in weight to the corresponding Columbia coursework. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for fewer than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. Departments and programs have discretion regarding which, if any, GS-approved transfer credits can be used to fulfill major, minor, or special program requirements. 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major, minor, or special program in the same semester in which the program of study is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the program. All combined majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science nor can they major in both 122026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Major and Other Programs of Study The DUS in each department is authorized to accept GS- approved transfer credits toward the major, minor, and/or special program, as they deem appropriate. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer—and in some cases are not approved—toward the Columbia major or other Columbia programs of study, although they may count as electives or core requirements. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major minor, or special programs and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and often the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or secondary program of study.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have 12 points in progress. Criteria for Declaring a Major In order to declare a major students must meet the following criteria: • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum of 12 points completed or in progress • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's degree (including transfer credit) • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS core requirements Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points without a major on record will be placed on registration hold and may receive an academic warning.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditIt is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled these requirements through transfer credits. (The full course is required for students without transfer credits in the humanities, and one term is required for students with three or more transfer credits in the humanities.) It is recommended, but not required, that students take HUMA GS1001-HUMA GS1002 sequentially.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCoursework Taken Outside of Columbia Comprehensive information on college level coursework taken outside Columbia University are described on the College’s Academic Regulation website or the General Studies Transfer Credit website. Transfer Courses Courses taken at other colleges or universities may be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of 16 transfer credits may be granted. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be counted towards minor requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Up to two courses for the major may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Students are allowed to apply 1 course (up to 4 credits) of transfer coursework to the minor. For both the major and the minor, students may undertake a fieldwork course (usually done in the summer) that offers credit through another university and that will be counted towards the program of study, separately from any prior transfer courses. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Transfer students are encouraged to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Archaeology to discuss their plan to complete the major/ minor and any transfer credits that might be applied.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. Typically, no more than 3 transfer courses will be allowed to fulfill the major requirements, primarily in the ‘Specialization’ category within the major. Students requesting a review of up to three courses for transfer credits should refer to our Request for Exemption from Architecture Major or Minor Requirements form. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Typically, no more than 3 transfer courses will be allowed to fulfill the major requirements To receive credit toward the major or minor for a study abroad course (whether taken through a Columbia program or another institution/program), students must submit a Study Abroad Approval form through Slate and obtain the approval of the Department Chair. Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Typically, no more than 3 transfer courses will be allowed to fulfill the major requirements, primarily in the ‘Specialization’ category within the major. Students requesting a review of up to three courses for transfer credits should refer to our Request for Exemption from Architecture Major or Minor Requirements form. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor will be limited. Typically, no more than 3 transfer courses will be allowed to fulfill the major requirements Students majoring in architecture should meet with their major advisor, while those minoring in architecture should consult the DUS.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease refer to the Undergraduate Field Distribution Chart, linked from this page, to confirm which courses may count: https://arthistory.columbia.edu/content/ major-requirements Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be 2024-2025 Art History considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than three transfer courses may be counted toward the major or the concentration. No more than one transfer course may be counted toward the minor. Students should fill out and email a Transfer Credit Request Form with the required attachments (syllabus, unofficial transcript, and example of written work for the course) to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease refer to the Undergraduate Field Distribution Chart, linked from this page, to confirm which courses may count: https://arthistory.columbia.edu/content/ major-requirements Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than three transfer courses may be counted toward the major or the concentration. No more than one transfer course may be counted toward the minor. Students should fill out and email a Transfer Credit Request Form with the required attachments (syllabus, unofficial transcript, and example of written work for the course) to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses Transfer credits for the majors, concentrators, and the biology minor are not automatically granted. Students should email their Biology advisor with a transcript and the syllabi from their previous institution to request 2024-2025 Biological Sciences transfer credit. Transfer credit for Introductory Biology is rarely granted. You can read more about transfer credits in this FAQ.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses Transfer credits for the majors, concentrators, and the biology minor are not automatically granted. Students should email their Biology advisor with a transcript and the syllabi from their previous institution to request transfer credit. Transfer credit for Introductory Biology is rarely granted. You can read more about transfer credits in this FAQ.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents work closely with the concentration advisor on the selection of the foreign schools and the transfer of credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024-2025 Computer Science - Mathematics Coursework Taken Outside of Columbia Comprehensive information on college level coursework taken outside Columbia University are described on the College’s Academic Regulation website or the General Studies Transfer Credit website. Transfer Courses Courses taken at other colleges or universities may be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of 16 transfer credits may be granted. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be counted towards minor requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. Students are allowed to count up to 2 courses taken elsewhere toward the Theatre major, provided they are similar in duration, number of meetings, and content to courses that fulfill the major offered in the department. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Students studying in conservatory programs in London (RADA, BADA, etc.) typically take the equivalent s of 9 credits of acting (3 studio courses) and, if they take two “studies” courses, are awarded one “lecture/seminar” course for that work. Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024-2025 Economics Students can access useful information online, including but not limited to: a comprehensive FAQ page; transfer credit information; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; advisor contact information; teaching and research assistant opportunities; a list of tutors; and current course offerings.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024-2025 Economics - Mathematics Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION 2722026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024- 25 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies Other Important Information Online Information Students can access useful information online, including but not limited to: a comprehensive FAQ page; transfer credit information; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; advisor contact information; teaching and research assistant opportunities; a list of tutors; and current course offerings.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024- 25 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies The Transfer Credit page has all of the information that you will need to apply for transfer credits for economics courses that you have taken elsewhere. Note that the economics department will also review your transfer credits for calculus I, statistics and accounting courses. Details about all of these courses are also posted at Transfer Credit Information.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024- 25 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policies 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY 3252026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024-2025 Financial Economics Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION 3982026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024-2025 French and Francophone Studies Guidance for Transfer Students Transfer students interested in majoring or minoring in French and Francophone Studies should immediately should also consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, who will decide which, if any, courses may be afforded transfer credit. Students should have syllabi and course materials on hand, so that the DUS can evaluate possible courses for transfer credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who wish to apply transfer courses to the major, concentration or minor should submit a transfer credit request to the History Department (undergraduate-history@columbia.edu). To submit a transfer credit request with the History Department, students must submit an application that includes the following: • Completed departmental transfer credit form • Transcript from course institution showing course grade • Course syllabi • Current Plan of Study • An official Columbia PDF transcript is required for students that have not officially declared History as their major or concentration. • Available coursework from the courses, such as papers or exams (for courses outside the United States) Transfer credit request from and details can be found on the History Departments transfer credit page here. Please note that courses are formally approved by the department only after you have returned and a transfer credit request has been submitted. Students who wish to apply study abroad courses to the major, concentration or minor should submit a transfer credit request to the History Department (undergraduate- history@columbia.edu). To submit a transfer credit request with the History Department, students must submit an application that includes the following: • Completed departmental transfer credit form • Transcript from course institution showing course grade • Course syllabi • Current Plan of Study 2024-2025 History • An official Columbia PDF transcript is required for students that have not officially declared History as their major or concentration. • Available coursework from the courses, such as papers or exams (for courses outside the United States) Transfer credit request from and details can be found on the History Departments transfer credit page here.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Consideration for AP, IB and transfer credit is as follows: 4822026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form and supporting documentation. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Psychology Major Up to 3 transfer courses may be applied toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement. Transfer courses taken in any modality (in- person, online, or hybrid) may be eligible to count toward P1. Transfer courses must have been taken fully in-person to be eligible to count for P2-P5.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 STATISTCS-BEHAVIORL SCIENTISTS, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other 5422026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditExcept as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration Barnard Lab courses do not count towards the Research Methods requirement of the Psychology Major or Concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses • Courses taken at other institutions may count only after review and approval by the DUS (a written record of approval must be submitted to 708 Philosophy by the student or DUS). No more than 5 courses taken elsewhere may be applied to the major, and no more than 4 to the concentration. • Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students • Courses taken at other institutions may count only after review and approval by the DUS (a written record of approval must be submitted to 708 Philosophy by the student or DUS). No more than 5 courses taken elsewhere may be applied to the major, and no more than 4 to the concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science-statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student es advisers. Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or minor in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or minor, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a 2024-2025 Political Science statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science-statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe department and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to one-half residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to three courses (nine to twelve credits) of transfer credit for graduate courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess of the requirements for the 2024-2025 Political Science-Statistics Columbia bachelor's degree, as certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the bachelor's degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditolicies Policy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or minor in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or minor, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAfter familiarizing themselves with the political science program, transfer students should consider submitting a transfer credit request for political science courses taken at their previous institution. Further information about counting transfer credits can be found in the requirements sections in this bulletin or on the department website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPsychology Major • Up to 3 transfer courses may be counted toward the Psychology Major. Approval of transfer credits on a student's Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the bachelor's degree does not grant approval of these credits toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditINTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL 2024-2025 Public Health FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration Barnard Lab courses do not count towards the Research Methods requirement of the Psychology Major or Concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students may apply to count up to one course of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements. Transfer Credits Students may apply to count up to one course of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBarnard College Courses Barnard courses can be considered as transfer credit at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Transfer Courses - When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourses that are not approved by GS for transfer credit cannot be counted by a department toward major or concentration requirements. Credits from non-Columbia programs will be counted toward the GS degree as long as the maximum number of allowable transfer credits does not exceed 60. No credit is transferred when Postbac Premed students are approved to take courses outside Columbia; however, courses may be used to satisfy requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTypically, transfer students and students who have completed less than six semesters at Columbia are not eligible for the program. Students enrolled in any of the international dual BA programs (CUHK, Sciences Po, Tel Aviv University, Trinity College, Dublin) are not eligible to apply for the AILE program. BA/MA students may be granted up to 9-12 credits of transfer credit and up to 0.50 residence units (RU) for graduate courses that exceed the 124-credit requirement for the Columbia and Barnard undergraduate degree. One quarter (.25) RU will be granted to students transferring fewer than 9 credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents enrolled in international dual degree programs (Sciences Po, Trinity College, Tel Aviv University, City University Hong Kong, and Trinity College) are not eligible to apply to the SIPA dual degree/ 5-year program. 2024-2025 Transfer Credit Transfer Credit Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: • It was taken at an accredited college or university. • It is not a “mini” or intersession course that is less than six weeks in duration (however, coursework completed during a summer session is eligible for transfer credit evaluation). The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the Core requirements to which those credits may correspond. As noted on the ECR, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2024- 25 School of General Studies Bulletin and Academic Policie Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may or may not receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy Core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each department has the discretion to accept GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study may count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilizations, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits. Physical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Professional Courses GS students are permitted only 12 transfer credits of professional studies and fifteen credits of business coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or Columbia Engineering) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. Online Courses As part of the undergraduate degree program Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditA course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, undergraduate students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. 2024-2025 Transfers Within Columbia Advanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program; however, upon matriculation in the program, students may satisfy course requirements with previously completed courses if the courses were completed recently with grades of C or better and they bear credit at least equal in weight to the corresponding Columbia coursework.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. Departments and programs have discretion regarding which, if any, GS-approved transfer credits can be used to fulfill major requirements. 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major in the same semester in which the major is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the major. All combined majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Major and Concentration The director of undergraduate studies (DUS) in each department is authorized to accept GS-approved transfer credits toward the major and/or concentration, as they deem appropriate. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer —and in some cases are not approved—toward the Columbia major or concentration, although they may count as electives or core requirements. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major or concentration and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and often the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or concentration. Students who matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have 12 points in progress. Criteria for Declaring a Major In order to declare a major students must meet the following criteria: • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum of 12 points completed or in progress • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's degree (including transfer credit) • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS core requirements Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points without a major on record will be placed on registration hold and may receive an academic warning.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCan any of my transfer credits count toward my major? 1. Each department has the discretion to count GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree does not mean that this credit will automatically count toward the major. 4. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether transfer credits will count toward the major. These six points may be counted in transfer credits or courses taken at Columbia, or a combination thereof.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThis year-long course is particularly recommended for students who are planning to major in any social science field, and it is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credit. Students with 30 transfer credits or more can also select two social science courses from the following departments and interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the social sciences core requirement: • Anthropology • Economics • History* • Political Science • Psychology • Columbia psychology courses at the 2600-, 3600-, or 4600- level • Barnard College psychology courses except Statistics (PSYC BC1101) • Sociology *Courses from the Department of History may be counted toward the social science or humanities requirement, but in no case may more than two courses from one department be used to fulfill the GS core requirements. QR Requirement Fulfillment • Scoring a minimum of 600 on the Math SAT or 27 on the math subsection of the ACT within the eight years prior to matriculation; • Earning a passing score on the GS Quantitative Reasoning Exam; • Earning a passing letter grade in a course from the list of approved courses; • Receiving approved transfer credit on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in computer science, mathematics, or statistics from international high school leaving exams (e.g., French Baccalaureate, GCE Advanced Level examination, etc.) or courses taken within eight years prior to matriculation worth a minimum of three points each and equivalent to those classes on the list of approved courses below, as determined by the Dean of Students Office.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who are considering careers in science-related fields, including health-related professions, are urged to begin their study of science within the first two semesters after matriculation at GS. Science Requirement To fulfill the science requirement, students must successfully complete three courses selected from two of the following Columbia departments or from the list of approved courses below, no more than two of which should be from the same department: • Astronomy • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Earth and Environmental Sciences • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology • Physics • Psychology (Columbia department only, excluding courses numbered at the 2600, 3600, or 4600 level) Students who matriculate in spring 2023 or earlier may also use international high school leaving exams for which they received at least three transfer credits on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in one of the disciplines listed above to fulfill one of the three science requirement courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourses taken at accredited programs can generally count as transfer credits toward the major, but students must gain the approval of the director of undergraduate studies. Similarly, any transfer credit for the major must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies. Generally no more than 12 points of transfer credit are applicable to the major. The form to petition for transfer credit can be found on the department website. Eligible Art History courses taken at Reid Hall and through the Berlin Consortium are counted as Columbia courses, not transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAdvanced Placement Transfer Credit Transfer credits granted toward the degree are not automatically counted toward the major. The department determines which transfer credits can be counted toward the major. For neuroscience and behavior, one of the five biology course and one of the psychology courses may be transferred.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS 1732026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2023-2024 Economics - Mathematics Transfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS 1872026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: 2012026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditFurthermore, the DAR may be inaccurate or incomplete for any number of reasons—for example, courses taken elsewhere and approved for credit do not show up on the DAR report as fulfilling a specific requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learning8. To register for more than 42 points (including advanced standing credit) in English and comparative literature, a student majoring in English must obtain permission of the director of undergraduate studies. 9. No more than five courses taken elsewhere may be applied to the major, four to the concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Transfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2023-2024 Financial Economics Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) Economics Seminar Select one economics seminar course Concentration in Economics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors (p. 285) above. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS 2902026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit/Study Abroad Credit Human rights majors may transfer a maximum of three courses from other institutions. Human rights concentrators may transfer a maximum of two courses from other institutions. Students wishing to count transfer courses toward the major or concentration should email uhrp@columbia.edu with their Transfer Credit Report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditResearch Credits No more than 4 points of PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research or PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH may be taken in any one term, and no more than 8 points total of research and field work courses (PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects) may be applied toward the major. 2023-2024 Neuroscience and Behavior Barnard Courses For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 credits in Barnard courses (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) may be applied toward the major. For students completing the 11-course major: A maximum of 5 courses counted toward the major may be from outside Columbia ("outside Columbia" includes both Barnard and transfer courses). Transfer Credits For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 transfer credits (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology major. For students completing the 11-course major: No more than 3 transfer courses can be applied toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who have completed an introductory psychology course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology major should submit a Major Requirement Substitution Form to verify whether or not this course meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications or PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY to complete this major requirement. AP Psychology Transfer Credit As of Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit for Psychology Courses Taken Elsewhere Students should consult a psychology adviser before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering Columbia prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Philosophy Departmental Office: 708 Philosophy; 212-854-3196 www.philosophy.columbia.edu Director of Undergraduate Studies: David Albert, 706 Philosophy; 212-854-3519; da5@columbia.edu Economics-Philosophy Adviser: Jessica Collins, 714 Philosophy; 212-854-3970; jdc9@columbia.edu Students interested in philosophy may pursue a major either in philosophy or in economics-philosophy.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or concentration in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu).2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditResearch Credits No more than 4 points of PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research or PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH may be taken in any one term, and no more than 8 points total of research and field work courses (PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects) may be applied toward the major. Barnard Courses For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 credits in Barnard courses (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) may be applied toward the major. For students completing the 11-course major: A maximum of 5 courses counted toward the major may be from outside Columbia ("outside Columbia" includes both Barnard and transfer courses). Transfer Credits For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 transfer credits (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology major. For students completing the 11-course major: No more than 3 transfer courses can be applied toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Students who have completed an introductory psychology course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology major should submit a Major Requirement Substitution Form to verify whether or not this course meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications or PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY to complete this major requirement. AP Psychology Transfer Credit As of Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit for Psychology Courses Taken Elsewhere Students should consult a psychology adviser before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department. The following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 STATISTCS-BEHAVIORL SCIENTISTS, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering Columbia prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications and courses in at least two of 4062026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditRestrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Public Health Special Concentration in Public Health Director of Undergraduate Programs: Dana March Palmer PhD, MPH | 405 Low Memorial Library | 212 854 3835 | dm2025@columbia.edu FACULTY James Colgrove Linda Fried Dana March Palmer Terry McGovern Rachel Moresky Ana Navas-Acien Anne Paxton Marni Sommer Special Concentration in Public Health The special concentration, comprising a minimum of 25 points of coursework, consists of five required courses (16 points) and at least three electives (minimum of 9 points) that provide additional depth and dimension to the underlying themes of the concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditHowever, in exceptional cases, students may be granted permission to enroll in such courses by demonstrating to the instructor that they have competence equivalent to the prerequisites. Those 6 points may be counted in transfer credits or courses completed at Columbia, or a combination thereof.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourse Approval and Limit of Transfer Credits Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree, however, a student's total number of transfer credits may not exceed 60. Please review the UGE website for more information on Academic Credit. Transfer Credit Approval • To be eligible for transfer to Columbia, courses must be pre-approved by the General Studies Study Abroad advisor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies • Only courses in which a grade of C or higher is earned are eligible for transfer credit. Courses that are not approved by GS for transfer credit cannot be counted by a department toward major or concentration requirements. Credits from non-Columbia programs will be counted toward the GS degree as long as the maximum number of allowable transfer credits does not exceed 60. No credit is transferred when Postbac Premed students are approved to take courses outside Columbia; however, courses may be used to satisfy requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThose 6 points may be counted in transfer credits or courses completed at Columbia, or a combination thereof. in Bioethics Program upon completion of their postbac studies are eligible to complete up to six credits of coursework in the bioethics curriculum while still in the Postbac Program; however, they will need to secure permission of the Bioethics Program administrator to do so. More information Contact Qualified students should discuss their interest in one of these programs with their advising dean and attend the information sessions about these programs sponsored by the GS Dean of Students Office and the individual schools.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTypically, transfer students and students who have completed less than six semesters at Columbia are not eligible for the program. BA/MA students may be granted up to 9-12 credits of transfer credit and up to 0.50 residence units (RU) for graduate courses that exceed the 124-credit requirement for the Columbia and Barnard undergraduate degree. One quarter (.25) RU will be granted to students transferring fewer than 9 credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents enrolled in international dual degree programs (Sciences Po, Trinity College, Tel Aviv University, City University Hong Kong, and Trinity College) are not eligible to apply to the SIPA dual degree/ 5-year program. Transfer Credit Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: 4912026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit(Please note: as part of the undergraduate degree program, Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit.) • It carries a grade of “C” or higher and is documented by an official transcript. • It is not a “mini” or intersession course (however, coursework completed during a summer session is eligible for transfer credit evaluation). The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the core requirements to which those credits may correspond. As noted on the ECR at the time of admission, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may or may not receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each 2023-2024 Transfer Credit department has the discretion to accept GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study can count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilizations, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits. Physical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Professional Courses GS students are permitted only six transfer credits of professional studies coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. Online Courses As part of the undergraduate degree program Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit. A course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, undergraduate students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Transfer credit for O-level or AS-level exams is not awarded. No transfer credit is awarded for the "Theory of Knowledge" exam. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. Advanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program; however, upon matriculation in the program, students may satisfy course requirements with previously completed courses if the courses were completed recently with grades of C or better and they bear credit at least equal in weight to the corresponding Columbia coursework.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. No more than 12 transfer credits may count toward the major (some departments have a different limit). 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major in the same semester in which the major is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the major. All combined majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science. Transfer Credit Toward the Major and Concentration The director of undergraduate studies (DUS) in each department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major; some departments have a different limit. The limit on transfer credits toward a concentration is six. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer—and in some cases are not approved—toward the Columbia major or concentration, although they may count as electives or core requirements. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major or concentration and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and often the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCan any of my transfer credits count toward my major? 1. Each department has the discretion to count up to 12 credits in transfer toward the major; some departments have a different limit and may accept a different number of credits. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree does not mean that this credit will automatically count toward the major. 4. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether transfer credits will count toward the major. These six points may be counted in transfer credits or courses taken at Columbia, or a combination thereof.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies • Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A- level results) • The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the relevant department (the fourth term of a language, usually denoted as course number 1202; please visit the website of the language department for details) • Completing secondary education in another country in a language other than English Fluent speakers of languages other than English must take a language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency. Because the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the requirement by placement test, AP score, or transfer credit are required to begin their language study no later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has been met.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditOnline Resources: Advanced Placement FAQs for prospective majors Checklist of major requirements Transfer Credit Additional course information Transfer credits granted toward the degree are not FAQs for nontraditional students automatically counted toward the major. The department The usual one-year introductory biology determines which transfer credits can be counted toward the sequence is BIOL UN2005 INTRO BIO I: major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit As a rule, no more than 12 transfer credits are accepted toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY ECON GU4465 PUBLIC ECONOMICS ECON GU4500 INTERNATIONAL TRADE ECON GU4505 INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS or ECON BC3038 INTERNATIONAL MONEY # FINANCE 1762026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit).2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2022-23 Economics - Philosophy Transfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION 2032026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major 2142026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY ECON GU4465 PUBLIC ECONOMICS ECON GU4500 INTERNATIONAL TRADE ECON GU4505 INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS or ECON BC3038 INTERNATIONAL MONEY # FINANCE ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 FINANCIAL CRISES ECON GU4710 FINANCE AND THE REAL ECONOMY ECON GU4840 BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS ECON GU4850 COGNITIVE MECH # ECON BEHAVIOR ECON GU4860 BEHAVIORAL FINANCE BIOT GU4180 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOTECH BUSI UN3021 MARKETING MANAGEMENT BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 VENTURING TO CHANGE THE WORLD BUSI UN3703 LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATION BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 COMPUTING IN CONTEXT HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS IEOR E4700 INTRO TO FINANCIAL ENGINEERING MATH UN3050 DISCRETE TIME MODELS IN FINANC POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic Relations STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 STATISTICAL METHODS IN FINANCE STAT GU4207 ELEMENTARY STOCHASTIC PROCESS STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY ECON GU4465 PUBLIC ECONOMICS ECON GU4500 INTERNATIONAL TRADE ECON GU4505 INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS or ECON BC3038 INTERNATIONAL MONEY # FINANCE 2952026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications 2022-23 Neuroscience and Behavior 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 STATISTCS-BEHAVIORL SCIENTISTS, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering Columbia prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, 3802026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Philosophy Departmental Office: 708 Philosophy; 212-854-3196 www.philosophy.columbia.edu Director of Undergraduate Studies: Christia Mercer, 707 Philosophy; 212-854-3190; cm50@columbia.edu (da5@columbia.edu) Economics-Philosophy Adviser: Jessica Collins, 714 Philosophy; 212-854-3970; jdc9@columbia.edu Students interested in philosophy may pursue a major either in philosophy or in economics-philosophy.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or concentration in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of 2022-23 Political Science-Statistics Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or concentration in political science withou 2022-23 Political Science-Statistics the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 transfer credits (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology major. For students completing the 11-course major: No more than 3 transfer courses can be applied toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Students who have completed an introductory psychology course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology major should submit a Major Requirement Substitution Form to verify whether or not this course meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications or PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY to complete this major requirement. AP Psychology Transfer Credit As of Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering Columbia prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 2022-23 Public Health 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Public Health Special Concentration in Public Health Director of Undergraduate Programs: Dana March Palmer PhD, MPH | 405 Low Memorial Library | 212 854 3835 | dm2025@columbia.edu FACULTY James Colgrove Linda Fried Dana March Palmer Terry McGovern Rachel Moresky Ana Navas-Acien Anne Paxton Marni Sommer Special Concentration in Public Health The special concentration, comprising a minimum of 25 points of coursework, consists of five required courses (16 points) and at least three electives (minimum of 9 points) that provide additional depth and dimension to the underlying themes of the concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThose 6 points may Columbia A be counted in transfer credits or courses completed at Columbia, or a combination thereof.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBA/MA students may be granted up to 9-12 credits of transfer credit and up to 0.50 residence units (RU) for graduate courses that exceed the 124-credit requirement for the Columbia and Barnard undergraduate degree. One quarter (.25) RU will be granted to students transferring fewer than 9 credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: • It was taken at an accredited college or university. (Please note: as part of the undergraduate degree program, Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit.) • It carries a grade of “C” or higher and is documented by an official transcript. • It is not a “mini” or intersession course (however, coursework completed during a summer session is eligible for transfer credit evaluation). The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the core requirements to which those credits may correspond. As noted on the ECR at the time of admission, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may or may not receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Some departments accept a different transfer credit limit; students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study can count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilizations, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPhysical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Professional Courses GS students are permitted only six transfer credits of professional studies coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. 2022-23 Transfer Credit Students interested in transferring to other Columbia University divisions should consult the Transfers within Columbia (p. 495) policy under Academic Policies. Online Courses As part of the undergraduate degree program Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit. A course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60- credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Transfer credit for O-level or AS-level exams is not awarded. No transfer credit is awarded for the "Theory of Knowledge" exam. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any 4942026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. Advanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program; however, upon matriculation in the program, students may satisfy course requirements with previously completed courses if the courses were completed recently with grades of C or better and they bear credit at least equal in weight to the corresponding Columbia coursework. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for fewer than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. No more than 12 transfer credits may count toward the major (some departments have a different limit). 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major in the same semester in which the major is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAll combined majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science. Transfer Credit Toward the Major and Concentration The director of undergraduate studies (DUS) in each department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major; some departments have a different limit. The limit on transfer credits toward a concentration is six. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer—and in some cases are not approved—toward the Columbia major or concentration, although they may count as electives or core requirements. 2021-22 Degree Fulfillment It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major or concentration and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and often the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or concentration. Students who matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have 12 points in progress.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Criteria for Declaring a Major In order to declare a major students must meet the following criteria: • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum of 12 points completed or in progress • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's degree (including transfer credit) • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS core requirements Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points without a major on record will be placed on registration hold and may receive an academic warning.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A- level results) • The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the relevant department (the fourth term of a language, usually denoted as course number 1202; please visit the website of the language department for details) • Completing secondary education in another country in a language other than English Fluent speakers of languages other than English must take a language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBecause the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the requirement by placement test, AP score, or transfer credit are required to begin their language study no later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has been met. Course Substitution In addition to the exemption exam, students with approved transfer credit have the option of requesting exemption on the basis of a similar music course passed with a grade of B or higher at another college or university.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThis year-long course is particularly recommended for students who are planning to major in any social science field, and it is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credit. Students with 30 transfer credits or more can also select two social science courses from the following departments and interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the social sciences core requirement: • Anthropology • Economics • History* • Political Science • Psychology • Columbia psychology courses at the 2600-, 3600-, or 4600- level • Barnard College psychology courses except Statistics (PSYC BC1101) • Sociology 2021-22 Contemporary Civilization/Social Science *Courses from the Department of History may be counted toward the social science or humanities requirement, but in no case may more than two courses from one department be used to fulfill the GS core requirements. QR Requirement Fulfillment • Scoring a minimum of 600 on the Math SAT or 27 on the math subsection of the ACT within the eight years prior to matriculation; • Earning a passing score on the GS Quantitative Reasoning Exam; • Earning a passing letter grade in a course from the list of approved courses; • Receiving approved transfer credit on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in computer science, mathematics, 282026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditStudents who are considering careers in science-related fields, including health-related professions, are urged to begin their study of science within the first two semesters after matriculation at GS. Science Requirement To fulfill the science requirement, students must successfully complete three courses selected from two of the following Columbia departments or from the list of approved courses below, no more than two of which should be from the same department: • Astronomy • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Earth and Environmental Sciences • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology • Physics • Psychology (Columbia department only, excluding courses numbered at the 2600, 3600, or 4600 level) Students may also use international high school leaving exams for which they received at least three transfer credits on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in one of the disciplines listed above to fulfill one of the three science requirement courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourses taken at accredited programs can generally count as transfer credits toward the major, but students must gain the approval of the director of undergraduate studies. Similarly, any transfer credit for the major must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies. Generally no more than 12 points of transfer credit are applicable to the major. The form to petition for transfer credit can be found on the department website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 Financial Economics and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of l Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course n Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics 1762026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. Transfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 Financial Economics and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditthe case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization 1862026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 Financial Crises ECON GU4710 FINANCE AND THE REAL ECONOMY ECON GU4840 BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance BIOT GU4180 BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 COMPUTING IN CONTEXT HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS IEOR E4700 INTRO TO FINANCIAL ENGINEERING MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic Relations STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 Financial Economics and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In 2021-22 Economics - Statistics the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics, those courses are counted as l one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 Financial Economics and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 l Principles of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 Financial Crises ECON GU4710 FINANCE AND THE REAL ECONOMY ECON GU4840 BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance BIOT GU4180 BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 COMPUTING IN CONTEXT HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS 2742026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit/Study Abroad Credit Human rights majors may transfer a maximum of three courses from other institutions. Human rights concentrators may transfer a maximum of two courses from other institutions. 2021-22 Human Rights Students wishing to count transfer courses toward the major or concentration should email uhrp@columbia.edu with their Transfer Credit Report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2021-22 Neuroscience and Behavior Transfer Credit for Psychology Courses Taken Elsewhere Students should consult a psychology adviser before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics, STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering Columbia prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 Clinical Field Practicum, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Philosophy Departmental Office: 708 Philosophy; 212-854-3196 www.philosophy.columbia.edu Director of Undergraduate Studies: David Albert, 706 Philosophy; 212-854-3519; da5@columbia.edu (da5@columbia.edu) Economics-Philosophy Adviser: Melissa Fusco, 717 Philosophy; 212-854-0126; mf3095@columbia.edu Students interested in philosophy may pursue a major either in philosophy or in economics-philosophy.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2021-22 Political Science-Statistics c Policy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or concentration in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to : count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditResearch Credits No more than 4 points of PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research or PSYC UN3920 Honors Research may be taken in any one term, and no more than 8 points total of research and field work courses (PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 Clinical Field Practicum, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects) may be applied toward the major. Barnard Courses For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 credits in Barnard courses (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) may be applied toward the major. For students completing the 11-course major: A maximum of 5 courses counted toward the major may be from outside Columbia ("outside Columbia" includes both Barnard and transfer courses). Transfer Credits For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 transfer credits (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology major. For students completing the 11-course major: No more than 3 transfer courses can be applied toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditstandards for major transfer credit. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications or PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY to complete this major requirement. AP Psychology Transfer Credit As of Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Transfer Credit for Psychology Courses Taken Elsewhere Students should consult a psychology adviser before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department. The following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics, STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering Columbia prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations and Applications and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditRestrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfe credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 Clinical Field Practicum, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Public Health Special Concentration in Public Health Director of Undergraduate Programs: Dana March Palmer PhD, MPH | 405 Low Memorial Library | 212 854 3835 | dm2025@columbia.edu FACULTY James Colgrove Linda Fried Dana March Palmer Terry McGovern Rachel Moresky Ana Navas-Acien Anne Paxton Marni Sommer 2021-22 Public Health r Special Concentration in Public Health The special concentration, comprising a minimum of 25 points of coursework, consists of five required courses (16 points) and at least three electives (minimum of 9 points) that provide additional depth and dimension to the underlying themes of the concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThose 6 points may be counted in transfer credits or courses completed at Columbia, or a combination thereof.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourse Approval and Limit of Transfer Credits Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree, however, a student's total number of transfer credits may not exceed 60. Please review the UGE website for more information on Academic Credit. Transfer Credits • To be eligible for transfer to Columbia, courses must be pre-approved by the General Studies Study Abroad advisor. • Only courses in which a grade of C or higher is earned are eligible for transfer credit. Courses that are not approved by GS for transfer credit cannot be counted by a department toward major or concentration requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: • It was taken at an accredited college or university. (Please note: as part of the undergraduate degree program, Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit.) • It carries a grade of “C” or higher and is documented by an official transcript. • It is not a “mini” or intersession course (however, coursework completed during a summer session is eligible for transfer credit evaluation). The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the core requirements to which those credits may correspond. As noted on the ECR at the time of admission, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may or may not receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Some departments accept a different transfer credit limit; students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study can count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilizations, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits. Physical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditProfessional Courses GS students are permitted only six transfer credits of professional studies coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. 2021-22 Transfer Credit Online Courses As part of the undergraduate degree program Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit. A course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60- credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Transfer credit for O-level or AS-level exams is not awarded. No transfer credit is awarded for the "Theory of Knowledge" exam. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of 4822026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAdvanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program; however, upon matriculation in the program, students may satisfy course requirements with previously completed courses if the courses were completed recently with grades of C or better and they bear credit at least equal in weight to the corresponding Columbia coursework. Transfer applications from GS to Columbia College, SEAS, or the Joint Program with List College will not be considered by those schools without a written endorsement from the GS Dean of Students. Endorsements are limited to those students in good standing who have sound academic reasons for seeking to transfer from GS. Students should speak with their academic advisor before contacting the GS Dean of Students to ensure their request will be considered. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for fewer than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit5. No more than 12 transfer credits may count toward the major (some departments have a different limit). 6. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a r department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major in the same semester in which the major is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Major and Concentration The director of undergraduate studies (DUS) in each department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major; some departments have a different limit. The limit on transfer credits toward a concentration is six. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer—and in some cases are not approved—toward the Columbia major or concentration, although they may count as electives or core requirements. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major or concentration and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and often the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline will result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or concentration. All combined majors (e.g., Economics- Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student may not, for example, major in both Political Science and Economics-Political Science.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditIt is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits. (The full course is required for students without transfer credits in the humanities, and one term is required for students with three or more transfer credits in the humanities.) It is recommended, but not required, that students take HUMA GS1001-HUMA GS1002 sequentially.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A- level results) • The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the relevant department (the fourth term of a language, usually denoted as course number “1202”) • Completing secondary education in another country in a language other than English Native speakers of languages other than English must take a language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBecause the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the requirement by placement test, AP score, or transfer credit are required to begin their language study no later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has been met. Course Substitution In addition to the exemption exam, students with approved transfer credit have the option of requesting exemption on the basis of a similar music course passed with a grade of B2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThis year-long course is particularly recommended for students who are planning to major in any social science field, and it is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credit. Students with 30 transfer credits or more can also select two social science courses from the following departments and interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the social sciences core requirement: It is recommended, but not required, that students take COCI GS1101- COCI GS1102 sequentially. QR Requirement Fulfillment • Scoring a minimum of 600 on the Math SAT or 27 on the math subsection of the ACT within the eight years prior to matriculation; • Earning a passing score on the GS Quantitative Reasoning Exam; • Earning a passing letter grade in a course from the list of approved courses; • Receiving approved transfer credit on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in computer science, mathematics, or statistics from international high school leaving exams (e.g., French Baccalaureate, GCE Advanced Level examination, etc.) or courses taken within eight years prior to matriculation worth a minimum of three points each and equivalent to those classes on the list of approved courses below, as determined by the Dean of Students Office. Approved transfer credit for relevant courses in computer science, mathematics, and statistics may count toward both the QR and one science requirement as well; however, the course must have been taken within the last eight years prior to matriculation to satisfy the QR requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditScience Requirement To fulfill the science requirement, students must successfully complete three courses selected from two of the following Columbia departments or from the list of approved courses below, no more than two of which should be from the same department: • Astronomy • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Earth and Environmental Sciences • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology • Physics • Psychology (Columbia department only, excluding courses numbered at the 2600, 3600, or 4600 level) Students may also use international high school leaving exams for which they received at least three transfer credits on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in one of the disciplines listed above to fulfill one of the three science requirement courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourses taken at accredited programs can generally count as transfer credits toward the major, but students must gain the approval of the director of undergraduate studies. Similarly, any transfer credit for the major must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies. Generally no more than 12 points of transfer credit 2020-2021 Art History-Visual Arts are applicable to the major. The form to petition for transfer credit can be found on the department website. Eligible Art History courses taken at Reid Hall and through the Berlin Consortium are counted as Columbia courses, not transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit As a rule, no more than 12 transfer credits are accepted toward the major. If you have received equivalent credits for Calculus I & II already (through a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus exam for e example), you are not required to take any more Calculus courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course in Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 Financial Crises ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance BIOT GU4180 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 Computing in Context HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 Stochastic Systems and Applications 2020-2021 Economics - Philosophy IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial Engineering MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic Relations STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics 2020-2021 Economics - Political Science ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 Financial Crises ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance BIOT GU4180 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 Computing in Context HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 Stochastic Systems and Applications IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial Engineering MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic Relations STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 Financial Economics and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics, those courses are counted as l one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization 2020-2021 Economics - Statistics ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 Financial Crises ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance BIOT GU4180 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 Computing in Context HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 Stochastic Systems and Applications IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial Engineering MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic Relations STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization 2020-2021 Financial Economics ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Formation of Expectations ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4700 Financial Crises ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance BIOT GU4180 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing COMS W1002 Computing in Context HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E3106 Stochastic Systems and Applications IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial Engineering MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic Relations STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBarnard Courses For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 points (minus any transfer credits) from Barnard psychology courses may be applied as credit toward the major. For students completing the 11-course major: A maximum of 5 courses counted toward the major may be from outside Columbia (i.e., Barnard and/or transfer courses). Transfer Credits For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 transfer credits (or a combination of transfer and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology major. For students completing the 11-course major: No more than 3 transfer courses can be applied toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Students who have completed an introductory psychology course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology major should submit a Major Requirement Substitution Form to verify whether or not this course meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology to complete this major requirement. AP Psychology Transfer Credit Beginning in Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit for Psychology Courses Taken Elsewhere Students should consult a psychology adviser before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department. 1. PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics, STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a course in the 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows:2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfe credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 Clinical Field Practicum, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology) may be applied toward the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Philosophy Departmental Office: 708 Philosophy; 212-854-3196 www.philosophy.columbia.edu Director of Undergraduate Studies: David Albert, 706 Philosophy; 212-854-3519; da5@columbia.edu (da5@columbia.edu) Economics-Philosophy Adviser: Jessica Collins, 714 Philosophy; 212-854-3970; jessica.collins@columbia.edu Students interested in philosophy may pursue a major either in philosophy or in economics-philosophy.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or concentration in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or concentration in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the political science concentration as well as the economics-political science and political science- statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu) their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement 2020-2021 Political Science-Statistics of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditResearch Credits No more than 4 points of PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research or PSYC UN3920 Honors Research may be taken in any one term, and no more than 8 points total of research and field work courses (PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 Clinical Field Practicum, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects) may be applied toward the major. Barnard Courses For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 points (minus any transfer credits) from Barnard psychology courses may be applied as credit toward the major. For students completing the 11-course major: A maximum of 5 courses counted toward the major may be from outside Columbia (i.e., Barnard and/or transfer courses). Transfer Credits For students completing the 30-point major: No more than 9 transfer credits (or a combination of transfer and2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditFor students completing the 11-course major: No more than 3 transfer courses can be applied toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website. Students who have completed an introductory psychology course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology major should submit a Major Requirement Substitution Form to verify whether or not this course meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology to complete this major requirement. AP Psychology Transfer Credit Beginning in Fall 2019, the Psychology Department will accept a score of 5 on the AP Psychology exam, or a score of 7 on the Higher Level IB Psychology exam, to meet the Science of Psychology requirement. Required Courses In addition to one year of general chemistry (or the high school equivalent), ten courses are required to complete the major—five from the Department of Biological Sciences and five from the Department of Psychology.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit1. PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics, STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a course in the 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non- psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Old Concentration Requirements (for students entering prior to Fall 2020) A concentration in psychology requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology and courses in at least two of the three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 Clinical Field Practicum, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects;2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditExcept as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration Public Health Special Concentration in Public Health Director of Undergraduate Programs: Dana March | Rosenfield 506, 722 West 168 Street | 212 342 3759 | dm2025@cumc.columbia.edu FACULTY James Colgrove Linda Fried Dana March Terry McGovern Rachel Moresky Ana Navas-Acien Anne Paxton Marni Sommer Special Concentration in Public Health The special concentration, comprising a minimum of 25 points of coursework, consists of five required courses (16 points) and at least three electives (minimum of 9 points) that provide additional depth and dimension to the underlying themes of the concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCourse Approval and Limit of Transfer Credits Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree, however, a student's total number of transfer credits may not exceed 60. Please review the UGE website for more information on Academic Credit. Transfer Credits • To be eligible for transfer to Columbia, courses must be pre-approved by the General Studies Study Abroad advisor. • Only courses in which a grade of C or higher is earned are eligible for transfer credit. Courses 2020-2021 Study Abroad that are not approved by GS for transfer credit cannot be counted by a department toward major or concentration requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditCredits from non-Columbia programs will be counted toward the GS degree as long as the maximum number of allowable transfer credits does not exceed 60. Petitioning to Take Courses Away from Columbia With the exception of approved study abroad programs, GS rarely approves petitions for students to have credits from another academic institution count toward the GS degree after a student has matriculated at GS. Students who believe they have exceptional reasons to submit such a petition should meet with their respective GS advisors. To enroll in a course at one of Columbia’s graduate or professional schools, students must have approval from GS. Students must submit a cross-registration petition form, which is required as part of the approval and registration process.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: • It was taken at an accredited college or university. (Please note: as part of the undergraduate degree program, Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit.) • It carries a grade of “C” or higher and is documented by an official transcript. • It is not a “mini” or intersession course (however, coursework completed during a summer session is eligible for transfer credit evaluation). The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify both the total number of transfer credits awarded and the core requirements to which those credits may correspond. As noted on the ECR at the time of admission, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admission and subsequently receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may or may not receive Columbia transfer credit for that coursework. Transfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Some departments accept a different transfer credit limit; students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study can count toward the Core Curriculum requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditentering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits. Physical Education While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Professional Courses GS students are permitted only six transfer credits of professional studies coursework toward their GS degrees. Non-Degree Coursework Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework. For information about taking courses in another division of the University while matriculated at the School of 2020-2021 Transfer Credit General Studies, see Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools (p. 453). Online Courses As part of the undergraduate degree program Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible for transfer credit. A course taken at another college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Advanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60- credit transfer maximum. The School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Transfer credit for O-level or AS-level exams is not awarded. No transfer credit is awarded for the "Theory of Knowledge" exam.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSchool of General Studies Students are awarded the equivalent of one semester of transfer credit (typically 3 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. Transfer applications from GS to Columbia College, SEAS, or the Joint Program with List College will not be considered by those schools without a written endorsement from the GS Dean of Students. Endorsements are limited to those students in good standing who have sound academic reasons for seeking to transfer from GS. Joint Program students who are considering submitting a transfer application to one of the Columbia undergraduate schools, including GS, should also discuss the matter with their respective GS and JTS advisors; transfer to GS is not automatic for Joint Program students and requires a new application to GS through the Office of Admissions. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for fewer than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learning3-2 students are not eligible to have a second major because of the time constraints of their program. Many networking opportunities for jobs and internships are also available, with 230 collegiate chapters and more than 500,000 members in Tau Beta Pi. Taking Graduate Courses as an Undergraduate Student & Advanced Standing With the faculty adviser’s approval, a student may take graduate courses while still an undergraduate in the School.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of one year of residence (30 points of credit and two Residence Units). An application for advanced standing must be completed during the first semester of study. A master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of 30 points of credit. candidate is required to complete 12 credits in the departmental course E9800: Doctoral research instruction in accordance with the following guidelines: • After obtaining a master’s degree or advanced standing, at which time the student begins doctoral research, the student is eligible to register for E9800 (3, 6, 9, or 12 points of credit per term).2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Undergraduate Undergraduate students may obtain academic credit toward the B.S.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditas credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least C. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from their CSA Advising Dean and the department before taking such courses. Graduate For graduate students, Advanced Standing is granted in most cases instead of transfer credits. Advanced Standing refers to a student receiving credit towards their graduate degree program for previously completed graduate-level coursework within the following parameters: 1. M.S. students in on-campus programs can earn Advanced Standing toward the M.S. No more than 15 points of Advanced Standing can be awarded, and the coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, minor, or certificate program. Advanced Standing points must be deemed appropriate and relevant to the degree program of study, as determined by the Department or Program. In most cases, regardless of Advanced Standing points, M.S. students in CVN programs are not eligible for Advanced Standing. They may instead request up to 6 transfer credits for prior graduate-level coursework completed at either Columbia University or another institution. The coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, and the transfer credit section in the CVN admission application must be completed. Transfer credits are subject to approval by the faculty committee of the equivalent courses at Columbia Engineering. program may be awarded 2 Residence Units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of Advanced Standing toward their Ph.D., with approval from the academic department and the Office of Engineering Student Affairs. students will earn Advanced Standing provided they earned their master's degree outside of Columbia Engineering to reflect their prior completion of an M.S. They can earn up to 30 points of Advanced Standing. These Advanced Standing points are separate from the points the students must complete as an Eng.Sc.D.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• Credit from approved programs that are not Columbia sponsored is certified as transfer credit toward the Columbia degree upon successful completion of the program verifiable by academic transcript.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of one year of residence (30 points of credit and two Residence Units). An application for advanced standing must be completed during the first semester of study. A master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of 30 points of credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningfollowing guidelines: 1. After obtaining a master’s degree or advanced standing, at which time the student begins doctoral research, the student is eligible to register for E9800 (3, 6, 9, or 12 points of credit per term). Should a nondegree student decide to pursue a degree program, work completed as a nondegree student may be considered for advanced standing, but no more than 15 points of coursework completed as a nondegree 25 student may be counted toward a graduate degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTRANSFER APPLICANTS Master's degree students are not eligible for transfer credits. degree may be awarded two residence units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of advanced standing toward their Ph.D.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learning52 A P P L IED M ATH EM ATIC S P RO G RA M: FI RST AN D SE C O N D Y E ARS SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV APMA E2000 (4) and E2001 (0) either semester MATHEMATICS 1 MATH UN1101 (3) MATH UN1102 (3) and ODE (3)2 PHYSICS UN1401 (3) UN1402 (3) UN1403 (3)3 Lab UN1494 (3)4 (three tracks, UN1601 (3.5) UN1602 (3.5) UN2601 (3.5) choose one) UN2801 (4.5) UN2802 (4.5) Lab UN3081 (2)4 CHEMISTRY/ CHEM UN1403 (3), or higher or BIOL UN2001 (4) BIOLOGY (choose one course) or BIOL UN2005 (4), or higher UNIVERSITY CC1010 (3) either semester WRITING HUMA CC1001, HUMA CC1002, COCI CC1101, COCI CC1102, REQUIRED or Global Core (3–4) or Global Core (3–4) NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVES HUMA UN1121 or ECON UN1105 (4) and UN1123 (3) UN1155 recitation (0) REQUIRED (3) Student’s choice TECH ELECTIVES COMPUTER ENGI E1006 (3) any semester SCIENCE PHYSICAL UN1001 (1) UN1002 (1) EDUCATION THE ART OF E1102 (4) either semester ENGINEERING 1 Students with advanced standing may start the calculus sequence at a higher level (see page 12 of the Bulletin for placement), in which case students are suggested to add linear algebra in the first two years.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAny remaining technical elective courses, beyond the minimum 12 points of depth and breadth, do not have to be engineering courses (except for students without ELEN E1201 or approved transfer credit for ELEN E1201) but must be technical.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Undergraduate students may obtain academic credit toward the B.S. To count as credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least B. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from his or her CSA adviser and the department before taking such courses. Master's degree students are not eligible for transfer credits. program may be awarded 2 residence units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of advanced standing toward their Ph.D.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• Credit from approved programs that The Center for Undergraduate Global are not Columbia sponsored is certified Engagement will help students identify as transfer credit toward the Columbia the appropriate choice for their country of degree upon successful completion interest and their major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningBoth doctoral programs are in the form of advanced standing as the subject to review by the Committee equivalent of one year of residence (30 on Instruction of the School. students may submit a petition to the An application for advanced standing Office of Graduate Student Affairs to must be completed during the first change from the Eng.Sc.D. A master’s completion of the degree may be degree from an accredited institution may granted on recommendation of the be accepted in the form of advanced student’s sponsor and the department standing as the equivalent of 30 points chair to the Dean when special of credit. candidate is required to students, provided facilities are available complete 12 credits in the departmental Many graduate courses in The Fu course E9800: Doctoral research Foundation School of Engineering and instruction in accordance with the Applied Science are offered in the late following guidelines: afternoon and evening in order to make them available to working individuals 1. After obtaining a master’s degree or who wish to further their knowledge in advanced standing, at which time the areas of engineering and applied the student begins doctoral research, science. Individuals who find it difficult the student is eligible to register for E9800 (3, 6, 9, or 12 points of credit per term). Should a nondegree student decide to pursue a degree program, work completed as a nondegree student may be considered for advanced standing, but no more than 15 points of coursework completed as a nondegree student may be counted toward a graduate degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learning52 A P P L IE D M AT H E M AT IC S PRO GRA M : F IRS T A N D S EC O N D Y EA RS SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV APMA E2000 (4) either semester MATHEMATICS 1 MATH UN1101 (3) MATH UN1102 (3) and ODE (3) 2 UN1401 (3) UN1402 (3) UN1403 (3)3 PHYSICS Lab UN1494 (3)4 (three tracks, UN1601 (3.5) UN1602 (3.5) UN2601 (3.5) choose one) UN2801 (4.5) UN2802 (4.5) Lab UN3081 (2)4 CHEMISTRY/ CHEM UN1403 (3), or higher or BIOL UN2001 (4) BIOLOGY (choose one course) or BIOL UN2005 (4), or higher UNIVERSITY CC1010 (3) either semester WRITING HUMA CC1001, HUMA CC1002, COCI CC1101, COCI CC1102, REQUIRED or Global Core (3–4) or Global Core (3–4) NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVES HUMA UN1121 or ECON UN1105 (4) and UN1123 (3) UN1155 recitation (0) REQUIRED (3) Student’s choice TECH ELECTIVES COMPUTER ENGI E1006 (3) any semester SCIENCE PHYSICAL UN1001 (1) UN1002 (1) EDUCATION THE ART OF E1102 (4) either semester ENGINEERING 1 With the permission of the faculty adviser, students with advanced standing may start the calculus sequence at a higher level.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAny remaining technical elective courses, beyond the minimum 12 points of depth and breadth, do not have to be engineering courses (except for students without ELEN E1201 or approved transfer credit for ELEN E1201) but must be technical. Students in the electrical engineering must complete 30 shown in the charts are examples only; 3-2 Combined Plan undergraduate points of credit beyond the bachelor’s schedules may vary depending on program are not eligible for admission to degree. No credit will be allowed for undergraduate Transfer Students courses (3000 or lower). without having taken the equivalent of is required of all applicants except Not all technical courses can be ELEN E1201 must take this course in special students. A master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted as equivalent to 30 points.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Undergraduate students may obtain academic credit toward the B.S. To count as credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least B. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from his or her CSA adviser and the department before taking such courses. Master degree students are not eligible for transfer credits. program may be awarded 2 residence units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of advanced standing toward their Ph.D.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. • Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. • Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2 Medical Humanities Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit2 Comparative Literature and Society Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Inside the Calculus Sequences Students who wish to transfer from one calculus course to another are allowed to do so beyond the date specified on the Academic Calendar. Guidance for Transfer Students Consideration for AP, IB and transfer credit is as follows: Equivalent to MATH UN1101 Calculus I: • A score of 4 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditUp to two courses for the major may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Students are allowed to apply 1 course (up to 4 credits) of transfer coursework to the minor. For both the major and the minor, students may undertake a fieldwork course (usually done in the summer) that offers credit through another university and that will be counted towards the program of study, separately from any prior transfer courses. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit4 Archaeology Guidance for Transfer Students Transfer students are encouraged to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Archaeology to discuss their plan to complete the major/minor and any transfer credits that might be applied.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. The Architecture Department does not accept transfer credit toward the Architecture minor. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. The Architecture Department does not accept transfer credit toward the Architecture minor. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease refer to the Undergraduate Field Distribution Chart, linked from this page, to confirm which courses may count: https://arthistory.columbia.edu/content/major-requirements Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than three transfer courses may be counted toward the major or the concentration. No more than one transfer course may be counted toward the minor. Students should fill out and email a Transfer Credit Request Form with the required attachments (syllabus, unofficial transcript, and example of written work for the course) to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit • When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. • No more than 4 transfer courses may be counted towards Cognitive Science major requirements • Students who wish to count transfer courses towards their Cognitive Science major should submit the Requirement Evaluation for Transfer Credit form on Slate for each course they wish to count. • Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit and Study Abroad Students must obtain the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies to receive credit for courses taken elsewhere. No more than two courses taken elsewhere may be applied to the major and these courses cannot be used to fulfill seminar and workshop requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditOther Important Information Online Information Students can access useful information online, including but not limited to: a comprehensive FAQ page; transfer credit information; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; advisor contact information; teaching and research assistant opportunities; a list of tutors; and current course offerings.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPlease see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 Economics 7 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS#FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY # INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4330 Economic Policy in the Middle East ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY or ECON BC3080 Applied Game Theory ECON GU4465 PUBLIC ECONOMICS or ECON BC3026 Economics of the Public Sector ECON GU4500 INTERNATIONAL TRADE or ECON BC3047 ECON GU4505 INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS or ECON BC3038 INTERNATIONAL MONEY # FINANCE ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4615 LAW AND ECONOMICS ECON GU4630 Climate Finance ECON GU4700 FINANCIAL CRISES ECON GU4710 FINANCE AND THE REAL ECONOMY ECON GU4840 BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS or ECON BC3048 Introduction to Behavioral Economics ECON GU4850 COGNITIVE MECH # ECON BEHAVIOR ECON GU4860 BEHAVIORAL FINANCE BIOT GU4180 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOTECH ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON BC3043 Monetary Theory # Policy nts BUSI UN3021 MARKETING MANAGEMENT BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 VENTURING TO CHANGE THE WORLD BUSI UN3703 LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATION BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing BUSI GU4377 Investment Strategies BUSI GU4518 Foundations of Entrepreneurship COMS W1002 COMPUTING IN CONTEXT HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E4106 STOCHASTIC MODELS IEOR E4700 INTRO TO FINANCIAL ENGINEERING MATH UN3050 DISCRETE TIME MODELS IN FINANC MATH GR5010 INTRO TO THE MATH OF FINANCE POLS UN3630 POLITCS OF INTL ECON RELATIONS STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 STATISTICAL METHODS IN FINANCE STAT GU4207 ELEMENTARY STOCHASTIC PROCESS STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit(Transfer students, please discuss transfer credit equivalencies with the Theatre Department office.) Please see here for an up-to-date listing of our Acting course descriptions.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. Students are allowed to count up to 2 courses taken elsewhere toward the Theatre major, provided they are similar in duration, number of meetings, and content to courses that fulfill the major offered in the department. Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Students studying in conservatory programs in London (RADA, BADA, etc.) typically take the equivalent of 9 credits of acting (3 studio courses) and, if they take two “studies” courses, are awarded one “lecture/seminar” course for that work. Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_credit• 1000-level: Introductory-level undergraduate courses and first-year language courses • 2000-level: Intermediate-level undergraduate courses and second- year language courses • 3000-level: Advanced-level undergraduate courses and third-year language courses • 4000-level: Advanced courses geared toward undergraduate students available to graduate students or geared toward both undergraduate and graduate students, fourth-year and above language courses Guidance for Transfer Students For more information, please see the EALAC Transfer Credit Approval form. Language Coursework Outside Columbia University Language courses taken at other institutions (including Barnard College) do not automatically fulfill EALAC’s language requirement or serve as prerequisites for further study.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 Economics - Mathematics 7 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 Economics - Philosophy 7 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 Economics - Political Science 7 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 Economics - Statistics 7 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 Financial Economics 7 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit and Non-SIPA Course Policy • No more than two courses may be double-counted toward another major, concentration, or program. • A maximum of three courses (nine credits) may be applied toward the Global Affairs and Public Policy major from outside SIPA, including transfer credit from other accredited institutions and courses taken i other Columbia departments or schools.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditMajors - may apply a maximum of 3 transfer or study-abroad courses toward the major, no more than 2 of which may be applied toward the r. specialization. Study abroad courses are subject to departmental approval via a transfer credit request.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditConcentrators - may apply a maximum of 2 transfer or study-abroad courses toward the minor, no more than 1 of which may be applied toward the specialization. a PhD in History) • European courses must be at least 6 ECTS credits To submit a transfer credit request with the History Department, students must submit an application that includes the following: • Completed departmental transfer credit form • Transcript from course institution showing course grade • Course syllabi from the term taken that includes the instructor's name, course requirements and assignments (grading assessment and rubric), reading list, detailed semester/term schedule • Current Plan of Study • Official documentation verifying transfer courses approved by their home school • Available coursework from the courses, such as papers or exams (for courses outside the United States) Transfer credit request from and details can be found on the History Departments transfer credit page here.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAfter familiarizing themselves with the History program, transfer students should consider submitting a transfer credit request for history courses taken at their previous institution.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditSummer Courses and Courses Taken at Other Columbia Schools Courses taken at Barnard College and summer courses taken through the School of Professional Studies may be counted for the major or minor requirements, with departmental approval. Guidance for Transfer Students Transfer Credit/Study Abroad Credit Human rights students may transfer a maximum of three courses (nine Columbia-equivalent credits) towards the Major or one course (three Columbia-equivalent credits) towards the Minor for courses taken at another institution. No more than one AP course can be transferred towards the major or the minor. Typically no more than one transfer course can count toward the distributional, and the remainder would count for the specialization. Students wishing to count transfer courses toward the major or the minor should email uhrp@columbia.edu with their Entrance/Transfer Credit Report or a transcript, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses • When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. • No more than three (3) courses toward the Italian Major may be fulfilled with transfer credit; no more than one (1) course toward the Minors. • Students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies to request review of transfer credit and submit the syllabi of courses taken outside Columbia for consideration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditFor definitive answers to questions regarding s major requirements and other aspects of your degree, including transfer credit, current and prospective majors should consult their Program Adviser (Director of Undergraduate Studies) or the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in the departmental office.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBarnard College Courses e A maximum of 5 courses counted toward the major may be from outside of the Columbia Psychology Department ("outside Columbia Psych" includes both Barnard and transfer courses, as well as courses in other departments including Statistics). Psychology Major • Up to 3 transfer courses may be counted toward the Psychology Major. Approval of transfer credits on a student's Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the bachelor's degree does not grant approval of these credits toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form and supporting documentation. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPsychology Major Up to 3 transfer courses may be applied toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course (PSYC UN1610 STATISTCS- BEHAVIORL SCIENTISTS, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non-psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. • No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. • No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK # RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration Barnard Lab courses do not count towards the Research Methods requirement of the Psychology Major or Concentration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses For the political science major, a maximum of three political science courses may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science-statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two political science courses may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one political science course may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they wish to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement outlining how they intend to apply the transfer credits to the requirements. To request that study abroad courses satisfy requirements for a political science major or minor, students should send the advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they wish to count toward department requirements, and a statement outlining how they intend to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe department and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to one residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to four courses (twelve to fifteen credits) of transfer Political Science 3 credit for graduate courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess of the requirements for the Columbia bachelor's degree, as certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the bachelor's degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or minor in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or minor, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser (polisciadvising@columbia.edu). Transfer Credit Policy • For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science-statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit.. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditThe department and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to one residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to four courses (twelve to fifteen credits) of transfer Political Science-Statistics 3 credit for graduate courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess of the requirements for the Columbia bachelor's degree, as certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the bachelor's degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditFor definitive answers to questions regarding major requirements and other aspects of your degree, including transfer credit, current and prospective majors should consult their Program Adviser (Director of Undergraduate Studies) or the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in the departmental office.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditGuidance for Transfer Students Students may apply to count up to two courses of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Students may apply to count up to one course of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than two DUS-approved STAT courses toward a Statistics major may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Not more than one DUS-approved STAT course toward a Statistics joint major or a Statistics minor may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses, including limits on the number of approved STAT course that can be applied to the major/minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditAdvanced Placement To ensure their advanced placement credits are transferred to Columbia, students are encouraged to work closely with their advising dean. Transfer Courses When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit • When students transfer to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar's Office. Students should present course descriptions, syllabi, and proposals to count transfer credits toward major requirements to the Director for approval. • Classes taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. • Courses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditBarnard College Courses Barnard courses can be considered as transfer credit at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Transfer Courses - When students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. - Classes taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learning(Students in the program are granted advanced standing at the Law School for the conferred MA degree, reducing the time to complete the JD by one semester.) • Upon completion of the JD requirements, the student returns to GSAS to complete the requirements for the MPhil degree. (The student receives two Residence Units, equivalent to two semesters of advanced standing toward the MPhil degree, for having completed the JD requirements.) • The JD and MPhil degrees are conferred simultaneously upon the completion of all requirements for both degrees.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
transfer_creditColumbia Engineering Bulletin 2026-2027 13 • Credit from approved programs that are not Columbia-sponsored is certified as transfer credit toward the Columbia degree upon successful completion of the program, verifiable by academic transcript. The Combined Plan Program within Columbia University Under this plan, the pre-engineering student studies in Columbia College, Barnard College, or the School of General Studies for three or four years, then attends The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science for two years, and is awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Science degree in engineering upon completion of the fifth or sixth year.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
prior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of 30 points of credit. candidate is required to complete 12 credits in the departmental course E9800: Doctoral research instruction in accordance with the following guidelines: • After obtaining a master’s degree or advanced standing, at which time the student begins doctoral research, the student is eligible to register for E9800 (3, 6, 9, or 12 points of credit per term). Should a nondegree student decide to pursue a degree program, work completed as a nondegree student may be considered for advanced standing, but no more than 15 points of coursework completed as a nondegree student may be counted toward a graduate degree.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditRestrictions Transfer Credit: Major: Up to four transfer courses are accepted toward the major. Minor: Up to two transfer courses are accepted toward the minor. Course restrictions: Note: No more than 6 points of individual research, project, or thesis courses (including COMS W3902 UNDERGRADUATE THESIS, COMS W3998 UNDERGRAD PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science, COMS E6901 PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, and equivalent project/research courses from other departments) may be applied towards the computer science major.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Undergraduate Undergraduate students may obtain academic credit toward the B.S. To count as credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least C. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from their CSA Advising Dean and the department before taking such courses. Graduate For graduate students, Advanced Standing is granted in most cases instead of transfer credits. Advanced Standing refers to a student receiving credit towards their graduate degree program for previously completed graduate-level coursework within the following parameters:2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditstudents in on-campus programs can earn Advanced Standing toward the M.S. No more than 15 points of Advanced Standing can be awarded, and the coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, minor, or certificate program. Advanced Standing points must be deemed appropriate and relevant to the degree program of study, as determined by the Department or Program. In most cases, regardless of Advanced Standing points, M.S. students in CVN programs are not eligible for Advanced Standing. They may instead request up to 6 transfer credits for prior graduate-level coursework completed at either Columbia University or another institution. The coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, and the transfer credit section in the CVN admission application must be completed. Transfer credits are subject to approval by the faculty committee of the equivalent courses at Columbia Engineering. program may be awarded 2 Residence Units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of Advanced Standing toward their Ph.D., with approval from the academic department and the Office of Engineering Student Affairs. students will earn Advanced Standing provided they earned their master's degree outside of Columbia Engineering to reflect their prior completion of an M.S. They can earn up to 30 points of Advanced Standing. These Advanced Standing points are separate from the points the students must complete as an Eng.Sc.D.2026-2027bulletin.columbia.edu
transfer_creditApplication for Transfer Credit This section should be completed by the student and submitted to the DGS or Program Director. STUDENT Last: First: NAME STUDENT STUDENT FIRST TERM OF PID C00 UNI REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT MA only MA/MPhil/PhD OR PROGRAM NAME OF PREVIOUS DEGREE INSTITUTION SOUGHT DATES ENROLLED DATE DEGREE AWARDED AT ABOVE INSTITUTION (IF APPLICABLE) By signing below, I acknowledge the following: Students who receive two Residence Units of transfer credit for an MA completed at Columbia or elsewhere are granted Advanced Standing, and must complete the MPhil and the prospectus defense within three years from initial registration in the PhD program and the PhD within eight years from initial registration in the program. I understand that I retain the number of funded years guaranteed in my letter of admission, and that as I begin the program with the status of a second-year student, I will be eligible for up to one additional year of support after the guaranteed funding has ended. I have reviewed this student’s request and recommend that GSAS grant ______ points of Transfer Credit and ______ Residence Unit(s), in recognition of the following courses: To the extent possible, please review course descriptions, syllabi, and final exercises required for the course(s) listed above.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
transfer_creditApplicants interested in the 4+1 BA/MA pathway should apply before taking courses that will count toward the MA. Since students are not enrolled in GSAS formally until after graduation from their undergraduate school, their admission to the 4+1 BA/MA pathway represents a commitment to be granted transfer credit upon registration in GSAS.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
transfer_credit(In the case of a student accompanying a dissertation adviser who has joined the host school, more than a year’s enrollment as an Exchange Scholar may be permitted if all parties are in agreement.) Any extensions to an approved exchange enrollment require a separate application form. Participating students may be required to confirm the transfer of credit with their home institution.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
2026-2027 Editiontransfer_creditSearch Bulletin Submit search Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Course Listing Key Newly Approved Courses Summer Courses Evening Courses History and Philosophy of Science Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings Degree Fulfillment The Core Toggle The Core Writing Literature/​Humanities Foreign Language Art Humanities Music Humanities Global Core Contemporary Civilization/​Social Science Quantitative Reasoning Science Core Registration and Petitions Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Other Programs of Study Toggle Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Other Programs of Study Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Toggle Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Summer Enrollment Preparatory Coursework Previously Completed Coursework Certificate in Premedical Sciences Academic Policies Toggle Academic Policies Academic Honors Academic Integrity and Community Standards Academic Review Academic Standards AP Credit Athletics and Academic Absence Attendance Class Standing Dropping Courses Educational Records Eligibility for Athletics Enrollment and Courseload Grades Graduation Honor Pledge Internship Credit Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Reenrollment Midterm and Final Exams Placement Exams Registration Study Abroad Study Away from Columbia Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Toggle Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Columbia Law School Programs GSAS BA/​MA Option Mailman School of Public Health Programs SEAS Combined Program SEAS MS Express Program SIPA Dual Degree Program Transfer Credit Transfers Within Columbia Undergraduate Research Opportunities Veterans Benefits and Transition Act Faculty Archived Bulletins Toggle Archived Bulletins Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Print Options Writing University Writing (GS1010) is required of all GS students in their first year as it facilitates students' entry into the intellectual life of Columbia by helping them become more capable and independent academic readers and writers.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
2026-2027 Editiontransfer_creditSearch Bulletin Submit search Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Course Listing Key Newly Approved Courses Summer Courses Evening Courses History and Philosophy of Science Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings Degree Fulfillment The Core Toggle The Core Writing Literature/​Humanities Foreign Language Art Humanities Music Humanities Global Core Contemporary Civilization/​Social Science Quantitative Reasoning Science Core Registration and Petitions Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Other Programs of Study Toggle Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Other Programs of Study Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Toggle Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Summer Enrollment Preparatory Coursework Previously Completed Coursework Certificate in Premedical Sciences Academic Policies Toggle Academic Policies Academic Honors Academic Integrity and Community Standards Academic Review Academic Standards AP Credit Athletics and Academic Absence Attendance Class Standing Dropping Courses Educational Records Eligibility for Athletics Enrollment and Courseload Grades Graduation Honor Pledge Internship Credit Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Reenrollment Midterm and Final Exams Placement Exams Registration Study Abroad Study Away from Columbia Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Toggle Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Columbia Law School Programs GSAS BA/​MA Option Mailman School of Public Health Programs SEAS Combined Program SEAS MS Express Program SIPA Dual Degree Program Transfer Credit Transfers Within Columbia Undergraduate Research Opportunities Veterans Benefits and Transition Act Faculty Archived Bulletins Toggle Archived Bulletins Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Print Options Art Humanities Embracing architecture, sculpture, and painting, the Art Humanities core courses teach students how to look at, think about, and engage in critical discussion of the visual arts.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
2026-2027 Editiontransfer_creditSearch Bulletin Submit search Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Course Listing Key Newly Approved Courses Summer Courses Evening Courses History and Philosophy of Science Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings Degree Fulfillment The Core Toggle The Core Writing Literature/​Humanities Foreign Language Art Humanities Music Humanities Global Core Contemporary Civilization/​Social Science Quantitative Reasoning Science Core Registration and Petitions Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Other Programs of Study Toggle Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Other Programs of Study Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Toggle Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Summer Enrollment Preparatory Coursework Previously Completed Coursework Certificate in Premedical Sciences Academic Policies Toggle Academic Policies Academic Honors Academic Integrity and Community Standards Academic Review Academic Standards AP Credit Athletics and Academic Absence Attendance Class Standing Dropping Courses Educational Records Eligibility for Athletics Enrollment and Courseload Grades Graduation Honor Pledge Internship Credit Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Reenrollment Midterm and Final Exams Placement Exams Registration Study Abroad Study Away from Columbia Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Toggle Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Columbia Law School Programs GSAS BA/​MA Option Mailman School of Public Health Programs SEAS Combined Program SEAS MS Express Program SIPA Dual Degree Program Transfer Credit Transfers Within Columbia Undergraduate Research Opportunities Veterans Benefits and Transition Act Faculty Archived Bulletins Toggle Archived Bulletins Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Print Options AP Credit Undergraduate students may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements on the basis of Advanced Placement tests administered by the College Entrance Examination Board.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
4+1 BA/MA Pathwaytransfer_creditTransfer Credit Students who are offered admission under the 4+1 BA/MA pathway will work with the DGS or program director to determine an appropriate selection of graduate courses during their remaining undergraduate semesters, and can be granted up to 1 Residence Unit (RU) of the 2 RUs required for a Master’s degree. Upon enrollment in GSAS, BA/MA students may be granted up to four courses (12-15 credits) of transfer credit and up to 1 Residence Unit (RU) for graduate courses (4000-level and above). Students transferring fewer than four courses will be granted a partial RU based on the number of courses and should refer to the2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Academic and Professional Conducttransfer_creditIn this Section SIPA Bulletin 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Academic Policies Academic and Professional Conduct Academic Progress Policy Changing Academic Programs Clery Act Notification & University Regulations Course Cancellations Dean's Discipline Policy and Procedures Double Counting of Courses Enrollment Policies Grading Policies and Transcript Notations Individual Research Courses & Research Internships International Travel Policies and Resources Internship and Professional Development Waiver Policy for MIA and MPA Degrees Notice of Non-Discrimination Points of Academic Credit Proficiency and Placement Exam Policies STEM Policies Student Absences and Course Attendance Student Grievance Procedures Transfer of Credit & Advanced Standing Tuition Structure for MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP Unauthorized Recording Policy Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 Academic Programs Student Course Registration Office of Student Affairs School of International and Public Affairs 420 West 118th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10027 212-854-8690 sipa_osa@columbia.edu Academic and Professional Conduct As part of preparing students for careers in global affairs and public policy, the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) promotes the highest academic and professional standards.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Academic Credittransfer_creditIf students have been granted academic credit through advanced standing credit (AP, IB, GCE, etc.), they may not take the equivalent course(s) at Columbia for credit. If students do take the equivalent course(s) at Columbia, they will need to forfeit the advanced standing credit previously granted. For more information, see Academic Regulations—Placement and Advanced Standing . If students have been granted academic credit through transfer credit for coursework at another college or university, they may not take the equivalent course(s) at Columbia for credit. If students do take the equivalent course(s) at Columbia, they will need to forfeit the transfer credit previously granted.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Academic Procedurestransfer_creditGrades earned for courses taken at other schools (e.g., other law schools while a visiting student, study abroad programs, joint degree programs, NYU Law School as part of the CLS-NYU Exchange program) will not be reflected on the Columbia University transcript.2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
Academic Reviewtransfer_creditAcademic Standards AP Credit Athletics and Academic Absence Attendance Class Standing Dropping Courses Educational Records Eligibility for Athletics Enrollment and Courseload Grades Graduation Honor Pledge Internship Credit Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Reenrollment Midterm and Final Exams Placement Exams Registration Study Abroad Study Away from Columbia Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Toggle Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Columbia Law School Programs GSAS BA/​MA Option Mailman School of Public Health Programs SEAS Combined Program SEAS MS Express Program SIPA Dual Degree Program Transfer Credit Transfers Within Columbia Undergraduate Research Opportunities Veterans Benefits and Transition Act Faculty Archived Bulletins Toggle Archived Bulletins Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Print Options Academic Review At the end of each term, the records of all students enrolled in GS are reviewed to confirm that students are making satisfactory academic progress.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Academic Standing and Transcript Notationstransfer_creditStudents are not permitted to earn transferable credits toward the degree while on medical leave from the University, as the purpose of the leave is to regain full health in order to return and resume full-time study. It is recommended that students follow the advice of their healthcare practitioners; however, they should make their decisions knowing that coursework taken elsewhere while on medical leave may not be transferred back to Columbia to count towards their degree. If a student matriculates at another institution in a degree program while on leave from Columbia, the student will be considered to have transferred to another institution and will be permanently withdrawn from Columbia College .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education Programtransfer_creditStudents with semesters of transfer credit or study abroad credit, even from Columbia programs, are not eligible to apply to the joint program.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Advanced Credit by Examinationprior_learningAdvanced Credit by Examination Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, undergraduate students who have achieved satisfactory scores on the College Board tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. Any credit will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum. The following conditions apply: The relevant departments must approve the use of these examinations. Credit awarded under the Advanced Placement Program does not constitute part of the 64 points earned at Columbia required for the GS degree. Specific details about subject test areas, scores, advanced credit, and placement status can be found under2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Advanced Placement Credit Chartprior_learningFOR ENGI ＆ APP SCI . If they start with MATH UN1101 CALCULUS I , they will not receive any advanced standing credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Advanced Standingprior_learningAdvanced Standing Due to the unique interdisciplinary content of the program, students entering with a master’s degree from Columbia University or elsewhere must still complete all MA and MPhil course requirements and examinations. Advanced standing for previously held degrees may occasionally be granted at the discretion of the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) after the successful completion of the first year.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Advanced Standing for Postbac Premed Studentsprior_learningAdvanced Standing for Postbac Premed Students Credit is not transferred for students in the Postbac Premed Program and Advanced Placement scores are not used to determine advanced standing. Upon matriculation in the program, however, students may satisfy course requirements with previously completed courses if the courses were completed recently with grades of C or better and they bear credit at least equal in weight to the corresponding Columbia coursework. The premedical advisor determines such course clearances in consultation with the incoming student, usually at the initial program planning appointment.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
British Advanced Level Examinationsprior_learningStudents may be eligible to earn transfer credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree for GCE British Advanced Level (A-Levels) examinations with a grade of C or better. No advanced standing will be awarded for Pre-University, O-levels, or AS-levels. For questions about advanced standing for international high school leaving exams from other countries or educational systems, please contact the GS Admissions office.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Certificate in Premedical Sciencestransfer_creditAcademic Policies Toggle Academic Policies Academic Honors Academic Integrity and Community Standards Academic Review Academic Standards AP Credit Athletics and Academic Absence Attendance Class Standing Dropping Courses Educational Records Eligibility for Athletics Enrollment and Courseload Grades Graduation Honor Pledge Internship Credit Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Reenrollment Midterm and Final Exams Placement Exams Registration Study Abroad Study Away from Columbia Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Toggle Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools Columbia Law School Programs GSAS BA/​MA Option Mailman School of Public Health Programs SEAS Combined Program SEAS MS Express Program SIPA Dual Degree Program Transfer Credit Transfers Within Columbia Undergraduate Research Opportunities Veterans Benefits and Transition Act Faculty Archived Bulletins Toggle Archived Bulletins Course Listing Toggle Course Listing Print Options Certificate in Premedical Sciences Students who complete the premedical or prehealth curriculum while enrolled in the Postbac Premed Program may be eligible for a Certificate in Premedical or Prehealth Sciences, if they have taken at least twenty points of science courses at Columbia.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Columbia Coursestransfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. No more than 4 transfer courses may be counted towards Cognitive Science major requirements Students who wish to count transfer courses towards their Cognitive Science major should submit the Requirement Evaluation for2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Columbia-Sponsored Programstransfer_creditColumbia-sponsored programs include the following: Columbia in London Columbia in Paris: French Immersion Program Columbia in Paris: English Program Berlin Consortium for German Studies Consortium for Advanced Studies in Cuba Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies Non-Columbia Study Abroad Programs Credit earned through approved programs run by other institutions is applied toward the degree as transfer credit when the student returns to the College, upon receipt of appropriate transcripts and other supporting materials. College transfer students should note that they are permitted no more than 60 points of outside credit , and that approved programs run by other institutions would be considered outside credit (see Academic Regulations —Regulations for Transfer Students ). All students are reminded that the final 30 credits required for the degree must be taken while enrolled in the College for study on Columbia's New York campus or on one of the Columbia-sponsored programs abroad. Students should confirm ahead of time whether such courses could receive credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree offered by Columbia College . Transfer credit is not awarded for courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis in outside programs. The minimum grade necessary for transfer of credit is C-.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Concentration in Biologytransfer_creditStudents may not use transfer credits, Barnard courses or courses taken abroad for the biology minor biology course requirements. Please contact Vesna Gasperov ( vg2231@columbia.edu ) regarding using either transfer credits or courses taken while studying abroad to substitute for the general chemistry course requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Concentration in Psychologytransfer_creditThe following requirements must be met: 1. PSYC UN1001 THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY 2. A Statistics or Research Methods course ( PSYC UN1610 STATISTCS-BEHAVIORL SCIENTISTS, STAT UN1001 INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING, STAT UN1101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, STAT UN1201 CALC-BASED INTRO TO STATISTICS, or a Research Methods course in the PSYC 14xx's) 3. Either 3 courses in one group, or 1 course in each of the 3 groups: Group I - Cognition & Perception; Group II - Psychobiology & Neuroscience; Group III - Social, Personality, & Abnormal 4. Additional elective courses in psychology to complete the 7-course requirement Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, non-psychology courses, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: No more than 2 transfer courses from other institutions can be applied toward the concentration. No more than 3 total courses from outside Columbia (Barnard and/or transfer) can be applied to the concentration. No more than 1 semester of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or other supervised research course (taken for 3 or 4 points) can count towards the concentration. Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the Psychology Concentration. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses, including: PSYC UN3950 Supervised Individual Research, PSYC UN3920 HONORS RESEARCH PSYC BC3466 FIELD WORK ＆ RESEARCH SEMINAR: TODDLER CENTER, PSYC BC3473 CLINICAL FIELD PRACTICUM, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY) may be applied toward the concentration. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the concentration Barnard Lab courses do not count towards the Research Methods requirement of the Psychology Major or Concentration. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Concentration in Religiontransfer_creditRequests are reviewed and granted by the DUS on a case-by-case basis . Transfer Credits Students may apply to count up to one course of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Contemporary Civilization/Social Sciencetransfer_creditThis year-long course is particularly recommended for students who are planning to major in any social science field, and it is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credit. Students with 30 transfer credits or more can also select two social science courses from the following departments and interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the social sciences core requirement: Anthropology Economics History* Political Science Psychology Columbia psychology courses at the 2600-, 3600-, or 4600- level Barnard College psychology courses except Statistics ( PSYC BC1101 ) Sociology *Courses from the Department of History may be counted toward the social science or humanities requirement, but in no case may more than two courses from one department be used to fulfill the GS core requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Course Approval and Limit of Transfer Creditstransfer_creditCourse Approval and Limit of Transfer Credits Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree; however, a student's total number of transfer credits may not exceed 60. Please review the UGE website for more information on Academic Credit .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Course Substitutiontransfer_creditIn addition to the exemption exam, students with approved transfer credit have the option of requesting exemption on the basis of a similar music course passed with a grade of B or higher at another college or university.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Coursework Options and Restrictionstransfer_creditCourses Taken Outside Columbia: These can be counted toward the major or concentration, if they have been accepted by Columbia for transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Coursework Taken at Other Colleges or Universitiestransfer_creditEntering first-year students are not granted credit for courses taken at other colleges or universities prior to their graduation from secondary school. In order to receive this credit, students must submit for each relevant course taken elsewhere an official university or college transcript and the syllabus of the course(s) to their advising deans in the Berick Center for Student Advising . Final determination will be made by the dean of advising .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Curriculumtransfer_creditUpon enrollment in GSAS, BA/MA students may be granted up to four courses (12-15 credits) of transfer credit and up to 1 Residence Unit (RU) for graduate courses (4000-level and above). Students transferring fewer than four courses will be granted a partial RU based on the number of courses. Transfer credit will be granted ONLY for courses taken in excess of the 124-credit requirement for the Columbia or Barnard bachelor's degree (i.e., courses that did not count toward undergraduate major or other program of study, or general education requirements). Transfer credit courses must be taken for a letter grade, and the grade received must be B or better.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Dean's Fellow (Year One)prior_learningHowever, those who enter with advanced standing may be expected to teach in their first year at Columbia.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)prior_learningStudents entering the PhD degree program with MA degrees from other universities may receive up to 30 credits of advanced standing.2026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Doctoral Research Instructionprior_learningcandidate is required to complete 12 credits in the departmental course E9800: Doctoral research instruction in accordance with the following guidelines: ● After obtaining a master’s degree or advanced standing, at which time the student begins doctoral research, the student is eligible to register for E9800 (3, 6, 9, or 12 points of credit per term).2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Doctoral Students Accompanying Recently Recruited Facultyprior_learningThe academic level (year of study) of the entering student determines the maximum number of Residence Units awarded as advanced standing and the years of guaranteed fellowship support that will be awarded. The following table describes the standard years of funding and advanced standing awarded: Natural Sciences (Excluding Math and Statistics) Natural Sciences (Excluding Math and Statistics) Math and Statistics All Other Departments* Entering Year Maximum Advanced Standing Awarded Years of GSAS Funding Years of Faculty Grant Support 2 2 RUs 1 3 4 5 3 4 RUs 0 3 3 4 4 4 RUs 0 2 2 3 Natural Sciences (Excluding Math and Statistics) Natural Sciences (Excluding Math and Statistics) Math and Statistics All Other Departments* Entering Year Maximum Advanced Standing Awarded Years of GSAS Funding Years of Faculty Grant Support 2 2 RUs 1 3 4 5 3 4 RUs 0 3 3 4 4 4 RUs 0 2 2 3 *For students entering in fall 2023 and beyond. Students who arrive in the spring semester will have their advanced standing and funding years adjusted accordingly.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Does Columbia Nursing accept transfer credits from other schools?transfer_creditDoes Columbia Nursing accept transfer credits from other schools? Columbia Nursing accepts up to nine credits of coursework for Advanced Standing. Once accepted into the program and prior to the start of classes, accepted students are provided information regarding how to apply for Advanced Standing.2026-2027www.nursing.columbia.edu
Early Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Political Science for Columbia and Barnard Political Science Undergraduatestransfer_creditThe department and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to one residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to four courses (twelve to fifteen credits) of transfer credit for graduate courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess of the requirements for the Columbia bachelor's degree, as certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the bachelor's degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Eligibilityprior_learningDoctoral applicants must be in years two through seven (six if granted advanced standing) since their date of first registration in GSAS.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
English and Comparative Literature, MAprior_learningNo advanced standing will be granted toward the MA for graduate work completed at other institutions.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Enrolling in Classestransfer_creditThis includes electives not listed on the pre-approved list, transfer credits, study abroad, and Columbia courses not explicitly listed on the requirements list.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Enrolling in Coursestransfer_credit(Transfer students, please discuss transfer credit equivalencies with the Theatre Department office.) Please see here for an up-to-date listing of our Acting course descriptions.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Executive MPAtransfer_creditAdvanced Standing for Professional Experience EMPA students are required to complete a total of 54 points. Advanced Standing for Prior Graduate Degree Students who have completed a master's degree at another university (before enrolling in EMPA) may apply to transfer up to two courses (six credits) from the other degree program toward the EMPA degree. Students must have a grade of B or better in courses for which they seek advanced standing credit.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Externship Policiestransfer_creditClick to Open Can I earn academic credit for work at a field placement more than once?2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
For Prospective Studentstransfer_creditNon-Degree Special Students and Visiting PhD Scholars In select instances, students may be permitted to register as Exchange Scholars, International Exchange Scholars, Non-Degree Special International Students, or Visiting PhD Scholars. Transfer Credit Transfer credit is relevant coursework completed before a student’s enrollment in a GSAS degree program that the student submits in partial fulfillment of specific academic requirements for the degree.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
For the Eng.Sc.D. Degreeprior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of 30 points of credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
For the Ph.D. Degreeprior_learningA master’s degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in the form of advanced standing as the equivalent of one year of residence (30 points of credit and two Residence Units). An application for advanced standing must be completed during the first semester of study.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Foreign Languagetransfer_creditApproved transfer credits in foreign language study showing intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) Approved transfer credit in foreign language showing intermediate-level proficiency (must also have a score of 6 or 7 at the Higher Level of the International Baccalaureate exam or a grade of C or better for the A-level results) The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the relevant department (typically the fourth term of a language, usually denoted as course number 1202 or 2102; please visit the website of the language department for details) Completing secondary education in another country in a language other than English Fluent speakers of languages other than English must take a language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency. Because the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the requirement by placement test, AP score, or transfer credit are required to begin their language study no later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has been met.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Frequently Asked Questionstransfer_creditCan any of my transfer credits count toward my major? Each department has the discretion to count GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree does not mean that this credit will automatically count toward the major. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether transfer credits will count toward the major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Full-Time or Part-Timeprior_learningStudents who have completed the 15-credit Columbia Narrative Medicine Certification of Professional Achievement (CPA) and enter the Master's program may be granted 6 advanced standing credits towards the total M.S.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Funding-Eligible Year (Year 7)prior_learning*Students who enter with advanced standing (30 credits and 2 Residence Units) are still guaranteed six years of funding, but are not eligible for an additional year of support.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Funding-Eligible Years (Years 6 and 7)prior_learning*Students who enter with advanced standing (30 credits and 2 Residence Units) are still guaranteed five years of funding, but will be eligible for only one additional year of support.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
General Guidelinestransfer_creditFor more details about transfer credit toward the Core Curriculum, visit the Transfer Credit page.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Graduatetransfer_creditFor graduate students, Advanced Standing is granted in most cases instead of transfer credits. Advanced Standing refers to a student receiving credit towards their graduate degree program for previously completed graduate-level coursework within the following parameters: M.S. students in on-campus programs can earn Advanced Standing toward the M.S. No more than 15 points of Advanced Standing can be awarded, and the coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, minor, or certificate program. Advanced Standing points must be deemed appropriate and relevant to the degree program of study, as determined by the Department or Program. In most cases, regardless of Advanced Standing points, M.S. students in CVN programs are not eligible for Advanced Standing. They may instead request up to 6 transfer credits for prior graduate-level coursework completed at either Columbia University or another institution. The coursework can not have been counted towards a previous degree, and the transfer credit section in the CVN admission application must be completed. Transfer credits are subject to approval by the faculty committee of the equivalent courses at Columbia Engineering. program may be awarded 2 Residence Units toward their Ph.D., as well as 30 points of Advanced Standing toward their Ph.D., with approval from the academic department and the Office of Engineering Student Affairs. students will earn Advanced Standing provided they earned their master's degree outside of Columbia Engineering to reflect their prior completion of an M.S. They can earn up to 30 points of Advanced Standing. These Advanced Standing points are separate from the points the students must complete as an Eng.Sc.D.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Guidance for Transfer Studentstransfer_creditTransfer Credit/Study Abroad Credit Human rights students may transfer a maximum of three courses (nine Columbia-equivalent credits) towards the Major or one course (three Columbia-equivalent credits) towards the Minor for courses taken at another institution. No more than one AP course can be transferred towards the major or the minor. Typically no more than one transfer course can count toward the distributional, and the remainder would count for the specialization. Students wishing to count transfer courses toward the major or the minor should email uhrp@columbia.edu with their Entrance/Transfer Credit Report or a transcript, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Guidance for Transfer Studentstransfer_creditApproval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting the Major Requirement Substitution Form and supporting documentation. This form, along with additional information about transfer credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website . Requirements for Transfer Courses For a course taken outside of Columbia or Barnard to be able to count toward the Psychology Major or the Neuroscience & Behavior Major, the following must be true: The course should be substantially similar in content and/or learning objectives to one offered at Columbia. Psychology Major Up to 3 transfer courses may be applied toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement. Transfer courses taken in any modality (in-person, online, or hybrid) may be eligible to count toward P1. Transfer courses must have been taken fully in-person to be eligible to count for P2-P5.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Guidance for Transfer Studentstransfer_creditStudents may apply to count up to two courses of transfer credit toward fulfilling the Department of Religion requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Impact of Advanced Standing and Transfer Creditsprior_learningImpact of Advanced Standing and Transfer Credits Advanced Standing does not impact the cumulative GPA but counts as both attempted and completed credits. Transfer credits do not affect the cumulative GPA but are counted as both attempted and completed credits. Not all SIPA programs accept transfer credits. The 2-year MIA/MPA programs allow up to 12 points (1 residency unit) of transfer credit (referred to as Advanced Standing). The Executive MPA allows up to 6 transfer credits. PEPM students may apply to transfer up to 9 credits from a prior graduate degree in economics or a related discipline. The MPA in Environmental Science and Policy and the MPA in Development Practice do not accept transfer credits. Courses transferred must be applicable to the degree, have an earned grade of B or better, and are not factored into the SIPA GPA.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
International Baccalaureateprior_learningThe School of General Studies awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Students are awarded the equivalent of one year of transfer credit (typically 6 points) in the relevant discipline for any Higher level exam in which they receive a score 6 or 7. Any transfer credit received, as determined by Admissions, will appear on the student's ECR and will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer maximum.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Internship in Sports Management In Personprior_learningAdvanced standing in the Sports Management program, with at least 12 points/credits (4 courses) completed, is required.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Learn Moreprior_learningIf you complete a degree program at another school before matriculating at the Law School, you will not be eligible for a dual/joint degree program. If you are accepted into a recognized dual or joint degree program during your enrollment at the Law School, you should immediately: Notify the Law School’s Financial Aid Office. If you would like to create a joint degree program with another graduate school that has agreed to grant advanced standing toward its degree for work completed in the Columbia J.D. If you are accepted to a dual or joint program during your enrollment at the Law School and plan to pursue these degrees, you should immediately: Notify the Law School’s Financial Aid Office . Meet with Jordan Carr and submit Joint Degree form via LawNet . Click to Open Residency Requirements What are the residency requirements for a dual or joint degree program? Notify the Law School’s Financial Aid Office immediately after you are accepted to a dual or joint degree program. How many Law School credits are required to complete a dual or joint degree program?2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
Literature/Humanitiestransfer_creditIt is required for students entering with under 30 transfer credits in summer 2020 and after who have not already fulfilled these requirements through transfer credits. (The full course is required for students without transfer credits in the humanities, and one term is required for students with three or more transfer credits in the humanities.) Students must take HUMA GS1001 - HUMA GS1002 sequentially.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
M.S. Degree Concentrationstransfer_creditThe Engineering School does not accept transfer credits towards graduate degree programs.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progresstransfer_creditAdvanced Standing/Transfer credits do not impact the cumulative GPA but count as both attempted and completed credits.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Major in Financial Economicstransfer_creditMathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Select a statistics course Electives Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent economics transfer credits: ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING ECON UN3901 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION ECON UN3952 MACROECONOMICS＆FORMATION OF EXPECTATIONS ECON GU4020 ECON OF UNCERTAINTY ＆ INFORMTN ECON GU4213 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS ECON GU4251 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ECON GU4260 MARKET DESIGN ECON GU4330 Economic Policy in the Middle East ECON GU4412 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS ECON GU4415 GAME THEORY or ECON BC3080 Applied Game Theory ECON GU4465 PUBLIC ECONOMICS or ECON BC3026 Economics of the Public Sector ECON GU4500 INTERNATIONAL TRADE or ECON BC3047 ECON GU4505 INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS or ECON BC3038 INTERNATIONAL MONEY ＆ FINANCE ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization and Financial Crisis ECON GU4615 LAW AND ECONOMICS ECON GU4630 Climate Finance ECON GU4700 FINANCIAL CRISES ECON GU4710 FINANCE AND THE REAL ECONOMY ECON GU4840 BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS or ECON BC3048 Introduction to Behavioral Economics ECON GU4850 COGNITIVE MECH ＆ ECON BEHAVIOR ECON GU4860 BEHAVIORAL FINANCE BIOT GU4180 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOTECH ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Organization ECON BC3043 Monetary Theory ＆ Policy BUSI UN3021 MARKETING MANAGEMENT BUSI UN3701 STRATEGY FORMULATION BUSI UN3702 VENTURING TO CHANGE THE WORLD BUSI UN3703 LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATION BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing BUSI GU4377 Investment Strategies BUSI GU4518 Foundations of Entrepreneurship COMS W1002 COMPUTING IN CONTEXT HIST W2904 History of Finance IEOR E4106 STOCHASTIC MODELS IEOR E4700 INTRO TO FINANCIAL ENGINEERING MATH UN3050 DISCRETE TIME MODELS IN FINANC MATH GR5010 INTRO TO THE MATH OF FINANCE POLS UN3630 POLITCS OF INTL ECON RELATIONS STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Time STAT GU4261 STATISTICAL METHODS IN FINANCE STAT GU4207 ELEMENTARY STOCHASTIC PROCESS STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Seminar The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Master of International Affairs & Master of Public Administrationprior_learningStudents who receive advanced standing based on prior graduate coursework may reduce their period of study to the equivalent of three semesters of full-time enrollment, subject to the policies outlined below. Advanced Standing (Non-Columbia Graduate Coursework) Advanced standing for the MIA and MPA degrees may be awarded based on completed graduate degrees in relevant fields completed at non-Columbia academic institutions prior to enrollment at SIPA. Advanced standing for other graduate degrees may be granted at the discretion of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The amount of advanced standing granted depends upon an assessment of the quality and relevance of the prior work and may not exceed 12 credits (equivalent to one residency unit). Students must have earned a grade of B or higher in courses considered for advanced standing. Advanced standing is not granted for language courses, independent study, or internships. Advanced Standing (Columbia University Graduate Coursework) Students may apply for advanced standing for graduate-level coursework completed at other Columbia University schools prior to enrollment at SIPA, provided that such credits have not been applied toward another Columbia credential. As with non-Columbia coursework, advanced standing is limited to a maximum of 12 credits (one residency unit) and is subject to review for quality and relevance by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Dual Degree Programs Dual degree programs are distinct from advanced standing. These arrangements are defined at the program level and are not subject to the advanced standing limits described above. A current list of approved dual degree programs is available at: https://sipa.columbia.edu/academics/dual-degree-programs Procedures for Applying for Advanced Standing No evaluation for advanced standing can be conducted until a student has matriculated at SIPA. All requests for advanced standing, along with official transcripts, must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs during the student’s first semester of enrollment. For students entering in the Fall term, submissions must be made between August 1 and September 15. For students entering in the Spring term, submissions must be made between January 1 and February 15. Students who do not apply within these timeframes during their first semester are not eligible for advanced standing. Apply for Advanced Standing2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Master's Studentstransfer_creditFor graduate courses taken previously at Columbia in their post-baccalaureate years, students registered in courses in MA or certificate programs may request up to 15 points of Columbia transfer credit toward fulfillment of the coursework requirement for an MA degree if the graduate credits have not been used to fulfill requirements for any other degree previously awarded . In this case, MA coursework requirements may be shortened by the amount of transfer credits, subject to approval by the department. Transfer credits for post-baccalaureate coursework may also partially fulfill the Residence Unit requirement for completion of the MA degree (2 RUs), subject to approval by the department. Transfer credits for courses carrying 3 or more credits each : 1-2 classes are the equivalent of 0.25 RU 3 classes are the equivalent of 0.5 RU 4 classes are the equivalent of 1 RU For graduate courses taken previously at Columbia in their post-baccalaureate years, students who have earned a Columbia MA or certificate may use previous Columbia coursework for placement in a program, and to satisfy requirements in the new program, but these previous courses may not count toward the total number of credits or courses required for the degree nor toward the two RUs required for the current master’s degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree from Columbia College; the School of General Studies; the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science; or Barnard College, and who took graduate course(s) while they were an undergraduate, may ask their department to consider their graduate course(s) for transfer credit. No transfer credit is granted toward the Master of Arts (MA) degree at Columbia for courses taken outside Columbia University . Courses from Columbia University affiliates (Jewish Theological Seminary, Teachers College, Union Theological Seminary) are also not eligible for transfer credit for MA students.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
MIA/MPA and BAprior_learningStudents may complete up to 24 credits of advanced standing during their senior (fourth) undergraduate year, then complete at least 30 credits (two academic semesters) during their fifth year as students-in-residence at SIPA to meet the overall requirements for the MIA or MPA degree.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
MIA/MPA Frequently Asked Questionsprior_learningCourse exemptions are only granted to students who obtain advanced standing based on previous graduate level academic work or pass a proficiency test.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
MPA in Economic Policy Managementtransfer_creditCan I transfer credits into the program? Students who have previously completed graduate-level coursework in economics or a related discipline may be eligible to transfer up to 12 credits toward the MPA-EPM degree. Here’s how the policy works for specific MPA-EPM courses: PEPM IA0400 Quantitative Methods Bootcamp (formerly Quantitative Methods for Economic Policy Managers ) is not a credit-bearing course . No transfer credits are allowed for this course. All other MPA-EPM courses: To transfer graduate-level credits, students must first pass the relevant MPA-EPM proficiency exam . Once this requirement is met, the program will review the submitted graduate coursework to determine if it is eligible for transfer.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
MPA in Economic Policy Managementtransfer_creditMPA-EPM Students who have previously completed a graduate degree in economics or a related discipline may apply to transfer up to 12 credits from their previous graduate degree toward the MPA-EPM degree. Requests for advanced standing will be reviewed by MPA-EPM’s directors and will include only courses from a completed graduate degree, with grades of B or better, and which the MPA-EPM directors deem as fully satisfying the requirements of MPA-EPM coursework. Students who wish to apply for such transfer of credit should contact the MPA-EPM Office prior to orientation or as early as possible in the fall semester. Criteria for determining whether credits may be transferred will include: whether the course(s) in question was part of a completed graduate degree, the degree to which the course(s) in question relates to the MPA-EPM course(s) for which a transfer is requested, and the student's performance in the course(s) elected to be transferred.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Non-Degree Courseworktransfer_creditOf the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Nondegree Studentsprior_learningShould a nondegree student decide to pursue a degree program, work completed as a nondegree student may be considered for advanced standing, but no more than 15 points of coursework completed as a nondegree student may be counted toward a graduate degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Other Columbia Divisionstransfer_creditStudents currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three years, must have the support of their academic deans before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. Students transferring from another division of Columbia University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or Columbia Engineering) may receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS degree coursework.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Other Important Informationtransfer_creditOnline Information Students can access useful information online, including but not limited to: a comprehensive FAQ page; transfer credit information; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; advisor contact information; teaching and research assistant opportunities; a list of tutors; and current course offerings.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Physical Educationtransfer_creditWhile up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Policies for all doctoral students regardless of matriculation yearprior_learningNote: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences requires that all work for the PhD or DMA degree be completed within nine years of full-time registration, minus any advanced standing granted, as noted in the regulation concerning satisfactory academic progress . Students in all degree programs are required to register in each semester until all degree requirements have been completed, or until the time-to-degree limit has been reached.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Policies Governing Majors and Other Programs of Studytransfer_creditDepartments and programs have discretion regarding which, if any, GS-approved transfer credits can be used to fulfill major, minor, or special program requirements. Students must submit all relevant paperwork to a department for consideration of transfer credit towards the major, minor, or special program in the same semester in which the program of study is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility to transfer credit toward the program.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Prerequisiteprior_learningAdvanced standing in the Sports Management program, with at least 24 points/credits (8 courses) completed is required.2026-2027sps.columbia.edu
Professional Coursestransfer_creditGS students are permitted only 12 transfer credits of professional studies and 15 credits of business coursework toward their GS degrees.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Program of Studyprior_learningThe student is granted advanced standing at the Law School for the conferred MA, reducing the time to complete the JD by one semester. (Note: Advanced standing is granted only to students who earn the MA at Columbia as part of the sequential MA, MPhil, PhD program; advanced standing will not be granted for a master’s degree completed elsewhere or through a standalone Columbia MA program.) Upon completion of the JD requirements, the student then returns to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and receives two Residence Units (equivalent to two semesters) of advanced standing toward the MPhil degree requirements . The JD and MPhil degrees are conferred simultaneously upon the completion of all requirements for both degrees.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Program Planning for all Studentstransfer_creditSummer Courses and Courses Taken at Other Columbia Schools Courses taken at Barnard College and summer courses taken through the School of Professional Studies may be counted for the major or minor requirements, with departmental approval.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Program Planning for all Students (policies)transfer_creditPolicy on Counting Credits outside the Department of Political Science Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia departments may not be used to meet the requirement of a major or minor in political science without the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. AP Credit Policy Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or minor, contingent upon completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser . Transfer Credit Policy For the political science major, a maximum of three courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science-statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two courses in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit.. For the political science minor, a maximum of one course in political science may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the graduate-student advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Program Structureprior_learning(Students in the program are granted advanced standing at the Law School for the conferred M.A. (The student receives two Residence Units, equivalent to two semesters of advanced standing toward the M.Phil.2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
Progress Toward the PhD Degreeprior_learningStudents who receive credit for an MA completed elsewhere, and/or with two Residence Units of advanced standing, must complete the MPhil and the prospectus defense within three years from initial registration, and the PhD within eight years from initial registration; students who fail to meet this deadline will lose good academic standing and be placed on academic probation.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Required Coursework for all Programstransfer_creditPlease see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. Transfer Credits Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in the Columbia Economics Department. The following table summarizes the new rules: Transfer Credits Program Number of required economics lecture courses Minimum number which must be taken in the department Maximum number of outside allowed Economics major 9 5 4 Financial economics 8 5 3 Economics-mathematics 7 5 2 Economics-political science 7 5 2 Economics-statistics 7 5 2 Economics-philosophy 7 5 2 Economics concentration 7 4 3 Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. ECON UN3025 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS and ECON UN3265 MONEY AND BANKING are counted as departmental courses regardless of the instructor; Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000- level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS , those courses are counted as one transfer course. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website or speak with your advising dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session outside of Columbia University. Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page of the departmental website .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Requirements for the MA Degreeprior_learningDegrees are awarded three times a year—in October, February, and May—and each degree conferral date has a corresponding application deadline . To maintain satisfactory academic progress in a PhD program, all work for the MA degree including any thesis, project, or exam, must be completed within two years from initial registration , unless the student receives two Residence Units of advanced standing, in which case all MA degree requirements must be completed within one year from initial registration.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Requirements for the MPhil Degreeprior_learningFor conferral of the MPhil, the Graduate School requires the completion of all requirements for the MA degree (or two Residence Units of advanced standing), plus four additional Residence Units earned at Columbia. To maintain satisfactory academic progress, all work for the MPhil degree and the prospectus defense must be completed within four years from initial registration , unless the student receives two Residence Units of advanced standing, in which case all MPhil degree requirements and the prospectus defense must be completed within three years from initial registration.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Requirements for Transfer Studentstransfer_creditOnce they have matriculated, transfer students may be assigned additional advanced standing like Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other standardized examination credit, but their class status will remain the same.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Residence and Registration Requirementsprior_learningAfter one year of study, students who entered with a master's degree may apply for advanced standing of two RUs representing work completed in their master’s program.2026-2027www.publichealth.columbia.edu
Restrictionstransfer_creditTransfer Credit : Major : Up to four transfer courses are accepted toward the major. Minor : Up to two transfer courses are accepted toward the minor. Course restrictions: Note : No more than 6 points of individual research, project, or thesis courses (including COMS W3902 UNDERGRADUATE THESIS , COMS W3998 UNDERGRAD PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE , COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science , COMS E6901 PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE , and equivalent project/research courses from other departments) may be applied towards the computer science major.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Science Btransfer_creditTransfer students may be able to apply transfer credit for science coursework taken elsewhere to the Science requirement.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Science Requirementtransfer_creditStudents who are considering careers in science-related fields, including health-related professions, are urged to begin their study of science within the first two semesters after matriculation at GS. Students who matriculated in spring 2023 or earlier may also use international high school leaving exams for which they received at least three transfer credits on the Entrance Credit Report (ECR) in one of the disciplines listed above to fulfill one of the three science requirement courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Special Admissions Requirements:prior_learningThe department grants advanced standing for previously completed coursework according to GSAS guidelines . Deadline for Fall Admission: 12/10/2026 Resume Requirement: Yes Writing Sample: Yes Writing Sample Number of Pages: 25 to 30 pages, double-spaced GRE General: No GRE Subject: No Degree Programs: Full Time Letters of Recommendation: 3* Deadline for Fall Admission: 12/10/2026 Resume Requirement: Yes Writing Sample: Yes Writing Sample Number of Pages: 25 to 30 pages, double-spaced GRE General: No GRE Subject: No Degree Programs: Full Time Letters of Recommendation: 3* *To be eligible for admission in GSAS, at least TWO letters must be submitted by academic recommenders.2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Study Abroad Coursestransfer_creditStudents should also review the information posted on the Transfer Credit Information page for details regarding which courses may be eligible.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Study Abroad Coursestransfer_creditClasses taken abroad through other institutions and programs are treated as transfer credit to Columbia, and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Study Abroad Credittransfer_creditClasses taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Study Abroad Credittransfer_creditClasses taken abroad through other institutions or programs are treated as transfer credit and are subject to the same policies as other transfer courses. Accordingly, there will be a limit on the number of study abroad courses taken at other institutions that can be counted toward the major or minor. Students studying in conservatory programs in London (RADA, BADA, etc.) typically take the equivalent of 9 credits of acting (3 studio courses) and, if they take two “studies” courses, are awarded one “lecture/seminar” course for that work.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Study Away From Columbiatransfer_creditCredits from non-Columbia programs will be counted toward the GS degree as long as the maximum number of allowable transfer credits does not exceed 60. No credit is transferred when Postbac Premed students are approved to take courses outside Columbia; however, courses may be used to satisfy requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Summer Credittransfer_creditCourses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same policies governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Summer Credittransfer_creditCourses taken at other institutions (including Columbia) are considered transfer credit and are subject to the same governing other transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Taking Graduate Courses as an Undergraduate Student & Advanced Standingprior_learningTaking Graduate Courses as an Undergraduate Student & Advanced Standing With the faculty adviser’s approval, a student may take graduate courses while still an undergraduate in the School. Such work may be credited toward one of the graduate degrees offered by the Engineering Faculty, subject to the following conditions: The course must be accepted as part of an approved graduate program of study; The course must not have been used to fulfill a requirement for the B.S. degree and must be so certified by Engineering Student Affairs; and The amount of graduate credit earned by an undergraduate cannot exceed 15 points. Undergraduates may not take CVN courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
The Combined Plan (3-2) Programtransfer_creditStudents with more than 35 transfer credits are not eligible for the 3-2 program.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
The Grade of Dtransfer_creditThese credits will be given only for courses taken at Columbia; transfer credit will not be awarded for courses taken elsewhere with a grade of D. In general, courses completed with a grade of D will not count toward a major or minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
The Mark of YC (Year Course)transfer_creditThis credit could also be awarded for courses taken at other colleges or universities after the completion of secondary school and before matriculation to Columbia. For information about advanced standing for transfer students, see Academic Regulations—Regulations for Transfer Students .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer & Study Abroad Coursestransfer_creditApproved transfer and study abroad courses are still subject to Plan of Study approval by an Undergraduate Education Committee (UNDED) advisor . Majors - may apply a maximum of 3 transfer or study-abroad courses toward the major, no more than 2 of which may be applied toward the specialization. Study abroad courses are subject to departmental approval via a transfer credit request. Concentrators - may apply a maximum of 2 transfer or study-abroad courses toward the minor, no more than 1 of which may be applied toward the specialization. a PhD in History) European courses must be at least 6 ECTS credits To submit a transfer credit request with the History Department, students must submit an application that includes the following: Completed departmental transfer credit form Transcript from course institution showing course grade Course syllabi from the term taken that includes the instructor's name, course requirements and assignments (grading assessment and rubric), reading list, detailed semester/term schedule Current Plan of Study Official documentation verifying transfer courses approved by their home school Available coursework from the courses, such as papers or exams (for courses outside the United States) Transfer credit request from and details can be found on the History Departments transfer credit page here .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditWhen students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Up to two courses for the major may be fulfilled with transfer credit . Students are allowed to apply 1 course (up to 4 credits) of transfer coursework to the minor. For both the major and the minor, students may undertake a fieldwork course (usually done in the summer) that offers credit through another university and that will be counted towards the program of study, separately from any prior transfer courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditWhen students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than three transfer courses may be counted toward the major or the concentration. No more than one transfer course may be counted toward the minor. Students should fill out and email a Transfer Credit Request Form with the required attachments (syllabus, unofficial transcript, and example of written work for the course) to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditAll majors and joint majors are required to take a minimum of 5 lecture courses from the Columbia Department of Economics and must take their senior seminar at Columbia. See the Transfer Credit Information page for details on which courses may be eligible for transfer credit, as well as information on how to apply for transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditWhen students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than three (3) courses toward the Italian Major may be fulfilled with transfer credit; no more than one (1) course toward the Minors. Students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies to request review of transfer credit and submit the syllabi of courses taken outside Columbia for consideration.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditCourses taken at other colleges or universities may be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of 16 transfer credits may be granted. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be counted towards minor requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditFor the political science major, a maximum of three political science courses may be transferred from other institutions, including study abroad and AP credit. For the economics-political science and political science-statistics interdisciplinary majors, a maximum of two political science courses may be transferred from other institutions. For the political science minor, a maximum of one political science course may be transferred from other institutions. All transfer credits must be approved in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the graduate-student advisers. Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or minor should send the advisers their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they wish to count toward departmental requirements, and a statement outlining how they intend to apply the transfer credits to the requirements.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditPsychology Major Up to 3 transfer courses may be counted toward the Psychology Major. Approval of transfer credits on a student's Entrance Credit Report toward general requirements for the bachelor's degree does not grant approval of these credits toward the psychology major. If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 or PSYC BC1001 to complete this major requirement. Transfer courses taken in any modality (in-person, online, or hybrid) may be eligible to count toward P1. Transfer courses must have been taken fully in-person to be eligible to count for P2-P5.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditWhen students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. No more than two DUS-approved STAT courses toward a Statistics major may be fulfilled with transfer credit. Not more than one DUS-approved STAT course toward a Statistics joint major or a Statistics minor may be fulfilled with transfer credit .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursestransfer_creditWhen students transfer to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework at their previous institution must first be considered by their school in order to be evaluated for degree credit (e.g., to confirm that the courses will count toward the 124 points of credit that every student is required to complete for the B.A. Transfer courses can be considered as transfer credit at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Once degree credit has been confirmed by Columbia, students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) to request a review of transfer credit.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. Once approved, courses can be considered by departments for credit toward the major or minor. Typically, students may apply up to three courses taken outside of Barnard College or Columbia University toward the Architecture major. Whether a transfer course fulfills a major requirement is determined on a case by case basis by the Department Chair. In most cases, the approved transfer courses count toward the Specialization requirement within the major. If you would like to request that up to three of your approved transfer courses be considered for the Architecture major, please c omplete the Architecture Department's Request to Apply External Coursework to the Architecture Major form. Once you submit the form, the Department Chair will be notified and will review your request. The Chair will follow up with you by email if any additional information is needed or to communicate a decision. The Architecture Department does not accept transfer credit toward the Architecture minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Columbia from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. Once approved, courses can be considered by departments for credit toward the major or minor. Typically, students may apply up to three courses taken outside of Barnard College or Columbia University toward the Architecture major. Whether a transfer course fulfills a major requirement is determined on a case by case basis by the Department Chair. In most cases, the approved transfer courses count toward the Specialization requirement within the major. If you would like to request that up to three of your approved transfer courses be considered for the Architecture major, please c omplete the Architecture Department's Request to Apply External Coursework to the Architecture Major form. Once you submit the form, the Department Chair will be notified and will review your request. The Chair will follow up with you by email if any additional information is needed or to communicate a decision. The Architecture Department does not accept transfer credit toward the Architecture minor.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit form on Slate for each course they wish to count. With each form, students must upload a PDF of the complete syllabus for the course, including all course requirements and assignments.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. If they are approved, departments can consider these courses for credit toward the major or minor. Transfer students should send their transcripts to the Dance Department Chair for credit evaluation.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit When students wish to transfer credit to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar’s Office. If they are approved, departments can consider these courses for credit toward the major or minor. Students are allowed to count up to 2 courses taken elsewhere toward the Theatre major, provided they are similar in duration, number of meetings, and content to courses that fulfill the major offered in the department. Courses are evaluated by the Theatre Department office. Students must take all courses counting toward the minor at Barnard/Columbia. The THTR UN3150 and THTR UN3151 Critical Histories of Drama, Theatre, and Performance cannot be substituted for coursework elsewhere.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit When students transfer to Barnard from other institutions, their coursework is first evaluated for college elective credit by the Registrar's Office. If approved, departments can consider these courses for credit toward the major or minor. There is no fixed maximum number of credits that transfer students may apply to the Urban Studies major, as long as the majority of major requirements are fulfilled at Barnard/Columbia. Students should present course descriptions, syllabi, and proposals to count transfer credits toward major requirements to the Director for approval.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit form as well as any relevant materials to their department’s director of graduate studies or program director. Departments and programs use this chart to determine the number of points of transfer credit to award, and forward their recommendation to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Please note that all courses submitted for transfer credit must be at the graduate level (at Columbia, this means courses at the 4000 level and above) and worth three or more points each. Students should be aware of the following policies: Transfer credit is granted solely by the faculty and the dean of the Graduate School. Requests for transfer credit must be made by the student and endorsed by the director of graduate studies/program director. Under no circumstances will undergraduate courses (for Columbia courses, those at the 3000 level and below) be accepted as transfer credit toward a master's or doctoral degree. Courses taken as an undergraduate, at schools other than Columbia, are not eligible for transfer. Once granted, transfer credit cannot be revoked. Departments and programs reserve the right to determine the number of points of transfer credit awarded to each student. No amount of transfer credit (whether credits or RUs) will affect the number of years of funding guaranteed in the offer of admission. Students who receive two Residence Units of transfer credit for an MA completed at Columbia or elsewhere must complete the MPhil and the prospectus defense within three years from initial registration in the PhD program, and the PhD within eight years from initial registration in the PhD program. Anyone coming in with two RUs of advanced standing will have funding eligibility for six (6) years. Transfer credit courses must be taken for a letter grade, and the grade received must be B or better. Credit must have been earned within seven years of matriculation to be eligible for transfer. Courses applied to fulfill a requirement for a previous degree may not be submitted for transfer credit. Policies for awarding transfer credit differ depending on the type of degree program (doctoral or master's). Please see the appropriate section below. Expand all Collapse all2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit page for more information. Transfer credit will be granted ONLY for courses taken in excess of the 124-credit requirement for the Columbia or Barnard bachelor's degree (i.e., courses that did not count toward undergraduate major, concentration, or general education requirements). Transfer credit courses must be taken for a letter grade, and the grade received must be B or better. Students will then complete the remaining RUs and coursework as GSAS students. For more information on completing Residence Units as part of fulfilling degree requirements, see Residence Unit and Other Registration Categories .2026-2027www.gsas.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit and Non-SIPA Course Policytransfer_creditTransfer Credit and Non-SIPA Course Policy No more than two courses may be double-counted toward another major, concentration, or program. Policies about double-counting courses to fulfill requirements in more than one major may be found here: Columbia College School of General Studies Courses in Columbia College's Core Curriculum do not fulfill requirements for the Global Affairs and Public Policy major. A maximum of three courses (nine credits) may be applied toward the Global Affairs and Public Policy major from outside SIPA, including transfer credit from other accredited institutions and courses taken in other Columbia departments or schools. No more than one AP course may be counted toward the major. All such credits require approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and may be applied to foundation or elective requirements as appropriate. Douglas Almond Scott Barrett Stephen Biddle Daniel Björkegren Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton Thomas Christensen (DUS) Caroline Flammer Jeffrey Frieden Ester Fuchs Stacie Goddard Martín Guzmán Alexander Hertel-Fernandez Jiyoon Kim Patricia Kirkland Joseph Lasky Secretary Jacob Lew Erica Lonergan Tamar Mitts Benjamin Orlove Arvind Panagariya Gideon Rose Rumela Sen Alan Taylor Eric Verhoogen Alan Yang Keren Yarhi-Milo (Dean) The School of International and Public Affairs Faculty Directory can be viewed at: https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/communities-connections/faculty-directory2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit and Non-SIPA Course Policytransfer_creditTransfer Credit and Non-SIPA Course Policy Accordion Body No more than two courses may be double-counted toward another major, concentration, or program. Policies about double-counting courses to fulfill requirements in more than one major may be found here: Columbia College School of General Studies Courses in Columbia College's Core Curriculum do not fulfill requirements for the Global Affairs and Public Policy major. A maximum of three courses (nine credits) may be applied toward the Global Affairs and Public Policy major from outside SIPA, including transfer credit from other accredited institutions and courses taken in other Columbia departments or schools. No more than one AP course may be counted toward the major. All such credits require approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and may be applied to foundation or elective requirements as appropriate.2026-2027www.sipa.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit and Study Abroadtransfer_creditTransfer Credit and Study Abroad Students must obtain the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies to receive credit for courses taken elsewhere. Transfer students and students planning study abroad should bring relevant material—transcripts, course descriptions, syllabi—to the Director, who decides whether and how outside courses may be used for the major. No more than two courses taken elsewhere may be applied to the major and these courses cannot be used to fulfill seminar and workshop requirements. All seminars and workshops counted for the major must be taken within the department. For more information, refer to the “Once you're a major…” section of the FAQs page .2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit Approvaltransfer_creditTransfer Credit Approval To be eligible for transfer to Columbia, courses must be pre-approved by the General Studies Study Abroad advisor. Approved courses will count towards the 124 credits required for graduation. Students must complete the General Studies course approval questionnaire, located on the UGE website's online application. Credit is not granted for courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis or for online courses. Only courses in which a grade of C or higher is earned are eligible for transfer credit. Credit is not granted for courses in business, education, journalism, or other subjects at Columbia's professional schools.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit Policytransfer_creditTransfer Credit Policy All BA candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer credit only from the institutions listed on the application for admission at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed on the application for admission will not be considered for transfer credit. Transcripts from all institutions previously attended must be listed on the application form and submitted to the School of General Studies. Failure to report and send transcripts from all schools previously attended is considered academic dishonesty and may result in disciplinary action including rescinding the offer of admissions. In all cases, all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of matriculation. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that satisfies the following criteria: It was taken at an accredited college or university. It is an academic course consistent with or equivalent to undergraduate courses offered at Columbia University. It carries a grade of “C” or higher and is documented by an official transcript. It was not taken after the student matriculated at the School of General Studies. This policy does not apply to students enrolled in the Joint Program with the Jewish Theological Seminary or students enrolled in Columbia-approved study abroad programs. In exceptional cases, as specified in Study Away from Columbia , students may petition the Dean of Students Office to accept coursework taken at another institution after matriculation. The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify, respectively, the total number of transfer credits awarded and the Core requirements to which those credits may correspond. Both the ECR and the Core Requirements Checklist are sent electronically soon after notification of acceptance. As noted on the ECR, some pending transfer credit may require further information such as course descriptions and/or syllabi.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit toward Academic Requirementstransfer_creditTransfer Credit toward Academic Requirements Course descriptions and syllabi may be requested by Columbia College in order for certain courses to be considered for transfer credit and/or for certain courses to be considered for exemption to Columbia College requirements. Transfer students should consult with their advising deans in the Berick Center for Student Advising , where all appropriate approvals will be coordinated with the relevant academic departments. The Core Curriculum is the cornerstone of undergraduate academic life at Columbia. Even those transferring in with advanced credit should expect to take most of the coursework in the Core Curriculum, if not all of it. Students are very rarely exempt from the shared Core classes like Literature Humanities, Contemporary Civilization, Art Humanities and Music Humanities.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculumtransfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Core Curriculum Transfer credits from previous courses taken in related fields of study may count toward the Core Curriculum requirements. However, which credits will be considered to meet the requirements will be determined by a GS Academic Advisor. Please note: Core Curriculum courses, Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization, are required for students entering GS with under 30 transfer credits and who have not already fulfilled this requirement through transfer credits.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit toward the Degreetransfer_creditTransfer Credit toward the Degree Every Columbia College student must complete 124 points of academic credit to earn the B.A. degree from Columbia College. In order to receive the Columbia College degree, transfer students must complete a minimum of 60 points while enrolled in the College - which can include credits earned on Columbia-sponsored study abroad programs. Transfer students may apply a maximum of 64 points taken elsewhere toward advanced standing at the College. Credit granted on the basis of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other standardized examinations is counted toward the 64-point maximum, as are credits earned at Columbia in the summer prior to matriculation and on study-abroad programs outside of Columbia. Credit is not granted for college courses taken while in high school. Transfer students receive credit for non-Columbia courses that are substantially similar to Columbia College courses only when the grades received are C- or better. Once a transfer student is admitted, a credit review is conducted by the Berick Center for Student Advising and a tentative credit evaluation is sent to the student. A final credit evaluation is conducted once the student has matriculated at Columbia College and has submitted a final official transcript for coursework taken elsewhere. Class standing for students transferring to Columbia College is determined prior to matriculation and is based on the number of terms and credits completed at the home institution. Twelve credits is the equivalent of one full-time term. A transfer student's class standing will remain in place for the duration of the student's time in Columbia College, regardless of future credits earned. Once they have matriculated, transfer students may be assigned additional advanced standing like Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other standardized examination credit, but their class status will remain the same. This policy remains in place even when students are eligible to graduate in less than eight terms.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit Toward the Majortransfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Major Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, although they may satisfy Core requirements or be counted as elective credits. Departments and programs of study have discretion in determining whether transfer credits may be applied toward the major. In general, departments approve only a limited number of such credits, with the expectation that coursework for the major will be completed primarily at Columbia. Students who wish to have transfer coursework considered should consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the relevant department or program of study and should be prepared to submit transcripts and syllabi for review and approval. Students must check individual department or program of study policies concerning transfer credits. Note: Transfer students who have taken biology courses at other schools will typically be awarded general transfer credit for these courses, but the coursework might not suffice as preparation for Columbia's advanced biology courses or count toward the biology major. Students will often be counseled to repeat Biology 1 and 2 to ensure they are not at a disadvantage in taking upper-level courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer Credit Toward the Major and Other Programs of Studytransfer_creditTransfer Credit Toward the Major and Other Programs of Study The DUS in each department or program is authorized to accept GS-approved transfer credits toward the major, minor, and/or special program, as they deem appropriate. Students must check individual department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from other institutions of higher education do not automatically transfer. In general, departments approve only a limited number of such credits, with the expectation that coursework for the major will be completed primarily at Columbia. It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major, minor, or special program and to provide the department with all required documents. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS requires copies of official transcripts from the other institutions and the syllabi for the courses in question (supplied by the student). Note: As part of the transfer course evaluation, students must submit all relevant paperwork to the departments in the same semester in which the major, minor, or special program is declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or secondary program of study.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer of Credit Policiestransfer_creditTransfer of Credit Policies Explore information on transferring credits for different student groups. Click to Open Transferring Into the Second Year of the J.D. Program Applicants are eligible to apply for transfer admission into the second year class after having accrued a minimum of 28 credits from law schools that are either members of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) or approved by the section on Legal Education of the American Bar Association. Please note that after you have transferred, a review with the Director of Academic Counseling will determine how many of the credits that you earned at your prior school will be eligible towards your Columbia Law School J.D. degree and whether you have completed Columbia's core first-year curriculum. Work completed at another law school is generally accepted at the credit value assigned by the original institution, up to a maximum of 32 law credits. Generally, no credit toward the Columbia J.D. degree is granted for summer school courses or for non-law courses. No credit will be accepted in transfer for courses in which the student has received a grade lower than C, or, generally, for courses graded on a Pass/Fail system. At least 83 academic points must be earned in order to complete the Columbia Law School J.D. degree. For students who spent their first year of law school at another U.S. law school or as an LL.M. student, at least 51 of these points must be taken at Columbia Law School, since a maximum of 32 credits may be accepted in transfer. Transfer students must complete four terms of full-time residency at Columbia Law School as a matriculant in the J.D. program. Additional information on transferring. Click to Open Transfer of Credits for J.D. Students Pursuing an Approved Joint Degree Program With Schools Outside Columbia University The J.D./M.P.A. joint degree program with Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs is the only formally-approved joint degree program that Columbia Law School has established with a non-Columbia institution. Students approved to pursue this joint degree receive one term of residence credit and up to 10 academic points toward the Columbia J.D. degree upon completion of degree requirements for both the J.D. and the M.P.A. Both degrees are conferred at the same conferral date. Students who, prior to matriculating at the Law School, complete a degree program at another school or division of Columbia University, or at another institution, will not be considered to be in a joint degree program and will not receive residence or academic credit toward the Columbia J.D. degree for the earlier work. Information on the various joint degree programs. Click to Open Transfer of Credits for J.D. Students Pursuing an Established Columbia Law School International Double-Degree Program Depending on the international double-degree program, between 18 and 21 law credits will be accepted in transfer toward the Columbia J.D. degree upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements for the degree at the other school Students who transfer into the second year of the J.D. program are not eligible to participate in the international double-degree programs since they are required to complete four terms in residence at the Law School to be eligible for the Columbia J.D. Additional information on transferring international credits. Click to Open Transfer of Credits for LL.M. and J.S.D. Students The Law School does not accept transfer credits for the LL.M. Program. J.S.D. candidates are required to be in residence, with full-time registration in the J.S.D. program, for one year. The Law School does not accept transfer credits for the J.S.D. Program. Admissions Why Columbia Visit 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027 - Contact Us2026-2027www.law.columbia.edu
Undergraduatetransfer_creditTo count as credit toward the degree, a course taken elsewhere must have an equivalent at Columbia University and the student must achieve a grade of at least C. An exception to this policy is made for students enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Students in an approved study abroad program will receive transfer credit if they earn a grade of C or higher. To transfer credit, a student must obtain prior approval from their CSA Advising Dean and the department before taking such courses.2026bulletin.columbia.edu
Voluntary Personal Leave of Absence (nonmedical)transfer_creditStudents may not take courses for transferable credit while on leave. If a student matriculates at another institution in a degree program while on leave from Columbia, the student will be considered to have transferred to another institution and will be permanently withdrawn from Columbia College.2026bulletin.columbia.edu

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10 Based on key informant discussions with the University of Maryland Capstone Team and research conducted by them in partnership with PTHA, KUBIK, and Impact Africa Services International.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
170 170 Shinji Yasui, MPA in Economic and Political Development Shinji is studying Economic and Political Development at SIPA, as part of a dual degree with the University of Tokyo.dual-degreewww.sipa.columbia.edu
3) Create a partnership with the Faculty of Sports of Helwan University98 Build upon an existing relationship with Helwan University to increase the sustainability of human resources.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
98 This partnership could be based on the same model as the one created by Tofulty with the faculty of Social Work at Helwan University.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
A grant furnished by the Na onal Aeronau cs and Space Administra- on (NASA) funded a partnership between NYSERDA and Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY through which teachers from across the state receive updated data on climate change and assistance in developing techniques for teaching climate-related issues (Clarkson Uni- versity, 2011).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
A partnership between GHS and USAID with technical assistance (so-­‐called CHPS-­‐TA) from the Population Council, EngenderHealth, the Centre for the Development of People and the American College of Nurse Midwives has been instrumental in scaling up CHPS.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
A related initiative that already exists within KCTCS and can be built upon is a community farm partnership at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (Harlan Daily, 2014).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
As an extension of the partnership between the Center for Community Alternatives, Westchester County, and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (Pace Law School), my practicum involved working on the ATI/Reentry Mapping Project.partnershipwww.publichealth.columbia.edu
Banco de Chile also supports youth sports initiatives and a partnership with Fondo Esperanza, Harvard University, and the Universidad de Chile to study Micro-Saving in Chile.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Barnard 4+1 Pathway Applicationcombined-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
Build partnerships with local NGOs and universities The SIPA team suggests that FXB Uganda utilizes the local resources available to them through collaboration with local NGOs and universities like Makerere University for special projects.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
CASE STUDIES Marine debris removal of derelict fishing gear in Hawaiian waters Source: NOAA Fisheries & Hawaii Pacific University MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL IN NEW JERSEY & HAWAII On the other side of the US, a similar project to the one being done in New Jersey was conducted by NOAA in partnership with Hawaii Pacific University.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Conducted as a SIPA capstone workshop project in partnership with Elea Data Centers and the University of São Paulo, the study explores how rapidly expanding digital infrastructure can be planned, measured, and governed in a manner that supports long-term sustainable development.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Cross Registering with Teachers College (will require Registration Form) Information for Mailman School students interested in Teachers College courses is available here . Generally, Mailman School students must obtain permission from Teachers College faculty to enroll in their course.cross-registrationwww.publichealth.columbia.edu
Director, Beek Center for Social Impact+Innovation, Georgetown University; Director, White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, 2009-2011 “In this important new book, Howard W. Buffett and William Eimicke have created a simple framework for building lasting social change through partnerships.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Elective courses: Elective courses can be taken at Columbia as well as at affiliated institutions such as the Jewish Theological Seminary, Barnard College, New York University, etc. Columbia’s arrangements with the joint degree appointing program at JTS, i.e.joint-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
Enel’s ENabling ELectricity program was chosen in part for its partnership with Barefoot College, which brought access to the India-based training program to women across Latin America.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Eventually, the organization entered into a partnership with the National University of Córdoba, which provides a link via a series of point-to-point solar powered transmitters, to reach the rural locations in Quintana and the surrounding valley.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in partnership with organizations including the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the University of Alaska, and the King Cove Native Association.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
From the visit to Yaba College of Technology, the SIPA team found that the institution’s reputation allowed it to have a wide range of partnership with businesses throughout Lagos and Southwestern Nigeria.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Fundación Grupo Puntacana’s Coral Reef Restoration Project Established in partnership with Counterpart International and the University of Miami (one of t first in the DR) | Fundación Grupo Puntacana The MPAs encompass approximately 30 percent of coral reefs, 24 percent of seagrass beds, and 35 percent of mangrove forests found in the country’s territorial waters.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Furthermore, considering long-term human resource needs and the MOA’s ageing staff, a partnership between the MOA, the CSA, and the University of Liberia should be established to carry activities to attract students into the agriculture sector (e.g., career forums, information dissemination).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Global Requirement Waiver Requirements SIPA International Exchange Program – Completing a semester abroad at the American University of Cairo (AUC).exchangewww.sipa.columbia.edu
Gourmet Dining provides dining services to numerous anchor institutions, including:  New Jersey Institute of Technology  Kean University  Seton Hall University  Seton Hall Preparatory School  Four correctional facilities  Two corporate offices (Hertz and Dress Barn) o Rutgers University Newark’s contract with Aramark will likely make a partnership difficult to achieve.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Housing Materials) a. EcoWorks Mobility aims to diversify its revenue by also producing other goods in high demand using recycled materials at its production center, based on research conducted by the University of Maryland in partnership with PTHA, KUBIK, and Impact Africa Services International.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
However, the closest partner, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, ranked only 179th in the country for research funding in 2014, and just $2 million out of university’s $61 million research funding came from business partnerships.55 Without a significant flow of funding, the capacity of academic institutions to contribute to research and development in water technology will be limited.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
http://www.med.nyu.edu/emergency/ University of South Florida (USF) The Global Emergency Medical Sciences department of USF has specific focus on developing emergency medical practice in India and is one of the founding institutions of the INDO-US Emergency and Trauma Partnership (INDOSEM).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
I.4 What role do universities (University of Belize, Galen University) and international partners currently play in building IAM capacity for the airports, and what additional academic or technical partnerships would be most valuable?partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In 2008 the Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness at Duke University prepared a report for the Corporate Partnerships Program of the Environmental Defense Fund detailing the value chain of the pork industry with the aim of identifying key players that have the capacity to effect changes across the industry.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In 2016, Bailey graduated cum laude and with departmental honors from Claremont McKenna College with a dual degree in History and Literature.dual-degreewww.gsas.columbia.edu
In addition, the Urban and Regional Planning Department of the University of Nairobi has an existing partnership with the University of Cape Town.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In collaboration with 5 students from the University of Sao Paulo, a team of SIPA students was asked to examine the current relationship between Beraca and the communities and to provide recommendations on how to strengthen their partnership in order to improve the livelihoods, gender inequality, and the environmental and sustainable practices in the communities.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In order to support achievement in the Standards, New York State joined the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In particular, during the second half of the semester, we will partner with the students of a Master’s program in “Teaching Italian to foreigners” at an Italian University, for an unique online exchange program.exchangebulletin.columbia.edu
In partnership with local municipalities and the University of Pennsylvania, Tulane University, the University of Michigan and Rutgers University, this series of intervention studies will determine the health and safety effects of improving vacant land in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Flint, Michigan, Youngstown, Ohio, and Camden, New Jersey.partnershipwww.publichealth.columbia.edu
In partnership with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, the Picker Center organized a one-month Senior Management Program.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In partnership with the University of Pretoria, the Picker Center developed a Public Sector Management Certificate course.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
In partnership with USAID and the East-West Management Institute, the Picker Center was awarded a four-year grant to help design and implement a world-class MPA program at Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
It has high brand recognition due to partnerships with international institutions such as Stanford University.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
monitoring in partnership with Iowa State University, 13partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Organization: Central Wisconsin Groundwater Center Location: Stevens Point, WI Website Description: “Helping citizens and governments manage the groundwater in Wisconsin wisely, through education, public information, applied research, and technical assistance.” Reason for Strategic Partnership: A local hub of groundwater expertise linked to the academia (the University of Wisconsin).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Organization: Colorado State University Water Center Location: Fort Collins, CO Website Description: The CSU Water Center catalyzes excellence in water research, teaching, and engagement by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and creative scholarship.” Reason for Strategic Partnership: Abundant in water-related resources and trusted academic institution.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Oxford, Eng.: Partnership for Child Development, c/o The Wellcome Trust Centre for the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Oxford, 1999.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
PARCC The Partnership Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers is a team comprised of 22 states and the U.S.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Pennsylvania State University also has partnerships with organizations such as the Peace Corps that gives students opportunities to volunteer and gain professional experience.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
provides the opportunity for students holding bachelor’s degrees from affiliated liberal arts colleges (see the listing under the heading The Combined Plan Program with Other Affiliate Colleges) with majors in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or certain other physical sciences to receive the M.S.combined-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
SAL has also created partnerships with the Estacio University and Cisco to mobilize more participants.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Section 4.1: Regulatory Framework A. F. Adenikinju and O. B. Alaba, “Economic Partnership Agreements: Implication for Trade and Development in West Africa”, University of Ibadan, Nigeria: 2005.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Senior Lecturer, American Language Program; Associate Director for University Partnershipspartnershipsps.columbia.edu
Should such a partnership develop, KCTCS, UK, and the EI could spearhead an educational effort to pool their academic and research expertise to create an interdisciplinary mine reclamation track in Big Sandy College’s Civil Engineering Technology program.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Since 2015, the Picker Center, in partnership with Peking University, has organized a forum on Innovation in Public Governance, with the goal of improving governance in China and the U.S.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
SIPA Dual Degree/5-Year Programdual-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
Students enrolled in the dual degree programs (JTS, Sciences Po, Trinity College, Tel Aviv University, and City University Hong Kong) are not eligible to apply to the SIPA dual degree/ 5-year program.dual-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
The Columbia in London Program is a collaboration with Columbia's Department of English and Comparative Literature, in partnership with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), one of the UK's most prestigious academic institutions.partnershipbulletin.columbia.edu
The Combined Plan with Other Affiliated Colleges There are more than one hundred affiliated liberal arts colleges, including those at Columbia, in which a student can enroll in a Combined Plan program leading to two degrees.combined-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
The KCTCS administrators most involved with the partnership between NAACE and ARC include KCTCS Chancellor Jay Box, KCTCS Vice President Ken Walker, Big Sandy Community and Technical College President George Edwards, and KCTCS Sustainability Project Manager Billie Hardin.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
The partnership between the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (and the catalyst for this KCTCS study) emphasizes the importance of community colleges as strategic partners for entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development in the Appalachian region.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
The restoration study was initiated by the US Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and Cornell University and the Hudson River Foundation (HRF) have also provided support.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
The team recommends that Newark greenhouse managers pursue a partnership with Rutgers University Newark, but remain aware of the relative unlikeliness of such a partnership and adjust projections accordingly.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Theological Seminary, Barnard College, New York University, etc. Columbia’s arrangements with the joint degree appointing program at JTS, i.e.joint-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
These organizations include private companies such as Consolidated Edison and the Sundance Channel, foundations such as American Cities Foundation, universities such as University of California at Berkeley Partnerships and Princeton University, and the Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania.100 Sustainable South Bronx should continue to reach out to private organizations to secure funding.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
They are a multifaceted organization with a variety of programs, and are founded on a community/university partnership with Dillard University.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
This certificate program is housed within the Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention – a CDC funded Injury Research Center that is a university wide effort including the partnership of the Mailman School of Public Health with Teachers College, the Schools of Medicine, Law, Social Work, Journalism and Nursing.partnershipwww.publichealth.columbia.edu
This course will be held in partnership with Hiroshima University and will take place on their campus and in adjacent field sites.partnershipsps.columbia.edu
This initiative is a unique partnership between Hostos Community College, the Columbia University School of General Studies, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health that will prepare Hostos students for careers in public health and epidemiology.partnershipwww.publichealth.columbia.edu
This selective dual degree program allows students to earn a Master of Public Policy (MPP) or Master of Global Affairs (MGA) from the University of Toronto’s Munk School and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of International Affairs (MIA) from Columbia SIPA in just two years.dual-degreewww.sipa.columbia.edu
This training program is part of NIH’s Data Science Initiative for Africa ( DS-I Africa (link is external and opens in a new window) ), and is conducted in partnership with University of Nairobi (Kenya) and Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) to establish a new MS degree in Public Health Data Science - now fully established - and also train faculty and early career researchers in both countries.partnershipwww.publichealth.columbia.edu
This was conducted by TMI in partnership with University of Texas, Austin under a three-year cooperative agreement with USAID (as part of the larger USAID-Peru Climate Change Adaptation Program).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
This workshop was the third iteration of a project conducted in partnership with the Municipal Council of Ruiru, the University of Nairobi in Kenya, the Center for Sustainable Urban Development and SIPA.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
Transfer Coursesdual-degreebulletin.columbia.edu
Transfer of Credit Policiesjoint-degreewww.law.columbia.edu
TYO would need to facilitate partnerships with businesses—like al-Najah University or any other business that has the capacity to employ large numbers of women—currently operating within Nablus.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), WFP Centre of Excellence Against Hunger, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Global Child Nutrition Foundation, The Partnership for Child Development - Imperial College London, and New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
University of Massachusetts Lowell: Work Environment Justice Partnership for Brazilian Immigrants in Massachusetts.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
University partnerships, such as with Cornell University’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences or Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, could also provide added capacity for field inspections and expertise for program implementation.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
We also are aware of and reviewed the work of researchers at Duke University, University of North Carolina, University of Alabama, Auburn University, Drexel University, the Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise (ACRE), and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), to name a few of the others working on this problem.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
We recommend partnerships with ecology departments of public and private universities in NYS, including SUNY ESF and Cornell University for this work.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu
“The EPP Assistant.” Informational web-page developed through an EPA partnership with the State of Texas, Sylvatica, and the University of New Hampshire.partnershipwww.sipa.columbia.edu

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8 THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Tmapping-guidebulletin.columbia.edu
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APRequires completion of APMA E2000 with a grade of C or better. Credit is reduced to 0 if MATH UN1101 is taken, or to 3 if MATH UN1102 is taken.bulletin.columbia.edu
APMaximum of six credits. Credit is reduced to 0 if PHYS UN1401 or 1601 is taken. Credit is reduced to 0 if PHYS UN2801 is taken and the final grade is C- or lower.bulletin.columbia.edu
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