Columbia University is pleased to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a domestic exchange program with prominent historically black college and universities, Howard University and Spelman College. For more information please read below.


Howard-Spelman Exchange Program

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must currently be enrolled in Columbia College, SEAS or Barnard College.
• Students must have a Cumulative G. P. A. of at least 2.8
• Student must have at least Sophomore (SEAS students only) or Junior Class standing (Columbia College and Barnard Students)
• Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing

Application Deadlines

• Applications should be submitted to the student’s home institution where they are reviewed by a joint Columbia University-Barnard College Committee.
• Spelman College: Applications are due in mid-February for both the spring and fall semester.
• Howard University: Applications are due each year in mid-November for spring semester and in mid-March for the fall semester.

For more information

Columbia College and SEAS students should contact Dawn Hemphill, Center for Student Advising; ext 4-6378; dh2239@columbia.edu

Barnard students should contact Vivian Taylor, Office of Dean of Studies; ext. 4-2024; studyabroad@barnard.edu