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Where can I find a tutor or other extra academic help?

If you are struggling in a course, you should always first contact your professor or teaching assistant to discuss expectations, go over previous exams and papers, and clarify concepts and the material. It's also a good idea to contact your advising dean, who can help you review your study habits and create a plan. 

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How do I audit a class? (For CC Seniors only)

The mark of "R" or registration credit is equivalent to auditing a course.  Please note that no points/credits are earned.  The "R" credit option is available only to Columb

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How do I take classes that overlap?

CC Students: Columbia College students who wish to register for courses that overlap must visit the Dean's Office in 208 Hamilton Hall, before the last day of registration, to petition for approval. Click here for the form.

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How do I go over points?

To take more than 22 (CC) or 21 (SEAS) credits during one semester, submit the Over Points Petition form to your adviser in CSA, along with a Registration and Add/Drop form indicating which course you wish to add.

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How do I get a course approved for the Science or Global Core Requirements?

Science Requirement: Columbia College students who wish to request an exception to the Science Requirement should go to the Dean's Office in 208 Hamilton Hall.

Global Core/Major Cultures: Students who wish to request an exception to the Global Core or Major Cultures Requirement should meet with Senior Assistant Dean Scott Carpenter in 606 Kent Hall.

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How do I Pass/D/Fail a class?

CC Students: CC students can designate one class per term to take Pass/D/Fail (not including PE courses and other courses that only allow the Pass/Fail grading option).  You cannot take any Core classes Pass/D/Fail, nor any language courses.  Some majors allow you to elect Pass/D/Fail for the first course you take in the department, but it is your responsibility to confirm that with the department before choosing the Pass/D/Fail option. 

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How do I drop a class?

During the Change-of-Program period (also known as Add/Drop): You can use normal web registration proc

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How do I add a class?

During the Change-of-Program period (the first 10 days of the semester, also known as Add-Drop): Use

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