The Beginning

A Core Curriculum that includes intensive work in chemistry, physics, calculus, and computer science, plus a focused version of Columbia College’s famed Core, featuring small, discussion-based classes examining foundational texts in the humanities. In the first year, applied engineering and design experience in the Gateway Lab, the nation’s only required service-learning introductory design course for engineers. Also required a professional-level course that allows students to connect academic and professional work.

 

Columbia’s Botwinick Gateway Lab is a 40 million dollar multimedia interactive facility featuring a gigabit of network speed at each desktop.

Core Requirements

• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Gateway Lab
• Literature Humanities, Contemporary Civilization, or Major Cultures
• Music or Art Humanities
• Physics
• Physical Education
• Principles of Economics
• Professional-Level Course
• University Writing

Beyond

Advanced course work that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and applied sciences—and in nearly any professional field: law and government, business and finance, education and social science, medicine and social service. Hands-on lab work guided by prize-winning faculty. Hundreds of research opportunities every year, including the Undergraduate Research Involvement Program, offering students positions on faculty research projects.