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Academic Opportunities for Juniors

Off-Campus Study

Study Abroad(academic year, semester and/or summer) - Students contemplating going abroad in their Junior Year should contact the center early to make plans, discuss arrangements, and receive clearance. For more detailed information, see the Study Abroad Web site and a class dean. Note that there may be study abroad scholarships for academic year, semester, and/or summer study.

Domestic Exchange Programs - Students may also conduct an off-campus study for a semester or year at either Spelman College or Howard University.

Fellowships

If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, your first stop should be Columbia's Student Affairs Fellowships Web site, which contains a listing of fellowships available to juniors). We suggest that students consult with a class dean before and during the application process.

  • Eligibility and Deadlines: Please keep in mind that pre-applications for some post-graduate study, including Fulbright, Rhodes and Marshall fellowships, are due during spring of junior year. For specific information on available fellowships, consult the Fellowships web site.

  • Contact Information: For more information, visit the Fellowships Office, located in 405 Lerner Hall, or contact Dean Lavinia Lorch lel52@columbia.edu, or Anabella Martinez am1395@columbia.edu. If you are applying for the Fulbright or DAAD fellowships, you should contact Dean Kathleen McDermott at km26@columbia.edu.

Joint Bachelors Programs

3-2 Combined Plan Program for CC Students: The 3-2 Combined Plan Program provides CC students with the opportunity to earn both the B.A. at Columbia College and the B.S. at SEAS in five years.

  • Eligibility: CC Students must apply in their Junior year to SEAS
  • Deadlines: Applications are available in December, and deadlines are not until late January.
  • Contact: Students interested in the Combined Plan should email JSAC@columbia.edu.

4-1 Combined Plan Program for SEAS Students: The 4-1 Combined Program provides SEAS students with the opportunity to earn both the B.S. at SEAS and the B.A. at CC in five years.

  • Eligibility: Students must apply in their Junior year to CC.
  • Deadlines: Applications are available in December, and deadlines are not until late January.
  • Contact: Students interested in the Combined Plan should email JSAC@columbia.edu.

Joint Masters Programs

Public Policy and Administration Five-Year Program with Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA): (The International Affairs Five-Year Program offers students the opportunity to earn both the B.A. and M.I.A. (or M.P.A.) degrees in five years.

  • Eligibility and Deadlines: The Junior Senior Advising Center will nominate candidates in the spring of their junior year.
  • Contact: Information on application procedures is available in the Junior Senior Advising Center. See also SIPA Admissions web site.

Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education Program (AILE) with Columbia Law School:

  • Eligibility and Deadlines: Students matriculate at the Law School after their junior year, having completed the required 93 points including the College Core requirements and a concentration. Students must apply in their Junior year.
  • Contact: For more information, consult the Office of Pre-Professional Programs regarding the application process and requirements. See also Columbia Law School Admissions web site.

Other Special Programs

Juilliard Program - Exceptionally talented Columbia College students have access to instrumental and voice instruction at Juilliard. A joint degree program is also available. Auditions for both programs with the Juilliard School are conducted in early March for fall admission. The application deadline is December 1 for March auditions. For more detailed information, please visit the Special Programs web site.

Barnard Education (Teaching) - Students interested in elementary or secondary school teaching should apply to the Barnard Education Program in the fall of their junior year, or obtain the M.A.T. degree following graduation. For more detailed information on eligibility and requirements, please visit the Special Programs web site

Pre-Professional Opportunities

For information on preparing for health- and law-related professions, please visit the Office of Pre-Professional Advising website.

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