Center for Student Advising

How do I declare a major?

Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students declare their majors online during the major declaration period in their sophomore year.  Engineering students declare in October; CC students declare in March.  Look for an email from your Advising Dean with a clickable link, or visit SEAS Major Declaration/CC Major Declaration to get started.

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Center for Student Advising

We bring together general academic advising, academic success programs, the Undergraduate Scholars Program, and the preprofessional advising.

Opportunity Programs

Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) & National Opportunity Program (NOP)

 

Dean's Certification

Many law schools require a school official to submit certification letters on behalf of applicants. These documents generally contain information about the disciplinary records of students.

Law School: The Degree

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a graduate degree; it normally takes J.D. candidates three years to complete the law school curriculum.

Registration with the Office of Pre-professional Advising

Students and alumni/ae planning to apply to law school should register with the Office of Pre-professional Advising the spring/fall prior to their application.

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