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In addition, College students must choose at least one [[concentration]] with which to graduate. Although this is the minimum requirement, most students choose to deal with the more arduous requirements of a major, a major plus a concentration, or a double major. Different requirements exist for each major and concentration, usually involving some combination of lecture classes, seminars, and (in the hard sciences) lab work. Occasionally final projects such as a [[senior thesis]] may be required for graduation. Students may create their own majors, although this is rarely undertaken, and, given Columbia's labyrinthine bureaucracy, notoriously difficult. | In addition, College students must choose at least one [[concentration]] with which to graduate. Although this is the minimum requirement, most students choose to deal with the more arduous requirements of a major, a major plus a concentration, or a double major. Different requirements exist for each major and concentration, usually involving some combination of lecture classes, seminars, and (in the hard sciences) lab work. Occasionally final projects such as a [[senior thesis]] may be required for graduation. Students may create their own majors, although this is rarely undertaken, and, given Columbia's labyrinthine bureaucracy, notoriously difficult. | ||
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| + | ===Progress to degree=== | ||
Students can check their progress toward the Core and class points requirements via the [[Degree Audit Report]] feature on [[SSOL]]. | Students can check their progress toward the Core and class points requirements via the [[Degree Audit Report]] feature on [[SSOL]]. | ||
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| Columbia College | |
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| Established | 1754 |
| President | {{{President}}} |
| Dean | Austin Quigley |
| Degrees | BA |
| Enrollment | 4,224 students (2005) |
| Website | www.college.columbia.edu |
Columbia College (CC) is the undergraduate school of Columbia University for traditional students (usually no more than one year out of high school) wishing to pursue a BA in the humanities, social sciences, and/or natural sciences. It is the historical nucleus of the university, tracing its history back to the foundation of King's College in 1754.
The head of Columbia College since 1995 has been Dean Austin Quigley. The college offices are located in Hamilton Hall.
Contents
History
See History of Columbia College.
Admissions
In 2007, Columbia College admitted 8.9% of regular decision applicants. With SEAS, Columbia admitted 10.4% of applicants.
Academics
Core Curriculum
Columbia College students must suffer through/enjoy (depending on one's perspective) the Core Curriculum. The college once had its own faculty to teach Core classes, but this no longer exists, having been subsumed under the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Majors and concentrations
In addition, College students must choose at least one concentration with which to graduate. Although this is the minimum requirement, most students choose to deal with the more arduous requirements of a major, a major plus a concentration, or a double major. Different requirements exist for each major and concentration, usually involving some combination of lecture classes, seminars, and (in the hard sciences) lab work. Occasionally final projects such as a senior thesis may be required for graduation. Students may create their own majors, although this is rarely undertaken, and, given Columbia's labyrinthine bureaucracy, notoriously difficult.
Progress to degree
Students can check their progress toward the Core and class points requirements via the Degree Audit Report feature on SSOL.
Residential life
Columbia College students live in the same residence halls as students in SEAS, and may under certain circumstances live in Barnard residence halls. Barnard and Columbia students, however, do not have mutual swipe access to each others' residence halls.
Student government
See CCSC.
Mission
The mission of Columbia College actually comprises three objectives:[1]
- intellectual mobility
- social mobility
- career mobility
References
| Columbia University Schools |
| Architecture, Planning and Preservation • Arts • Arts and Sciences (Graduate School) • Business • Columbia College • Dentistry • Continuing Education • Engineering • General Studies • International and Public Affairs • Journalism • Law • Medicine • Nursing • Public Health • Social Work |
| Affiliated Institutions |
| Barnard • Jewish Theological Seminary • Teachers College • Union Theological Seminary |
| Defunct Schools |
| Pharmacy • Library Service |
