Advisors
All Columbia undergraduates are welcome to speak with the advisors during their regular advising hours (listed below) regarding the economics major or economics courses. You do not need to be a declared major in economics to speak with the advisors. You may also email them at: econ-advising@columbia.edu.
Students with questions about major requirements, course selection and scheduling, Graduation clearance, progress in the major/concentration, and other general matters about the major or concentration may either utilize the advising hours, or send an email to the address above.
Registration Advising Period - April 7 - April 18, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: The below hours replace the regular weekly advising hours for this period.
April 8 – 11, 2025
| Tuesday, April 8: | 3:30pm – 5:30pm | 1006A IAB |
| Wednesday, April 9: | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | 1020 IAB |
| Thursday, April 10: | 10:30am – 11:30am | 1002A IAB |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | 1006A IAB | |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 1128 IAB | |
| Friday, April 11: | 9:00am – 11:00am | 1020 IAB |
| 12:30pm – 2:30pm | 1128 IAB |
April 15 – 18, 2025
| Tuesday, April 15: | 10:30am – 11:30am | 1002A IAB |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | 1006A IAB | |
| Thursday, April 17: | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | 1006A IAB |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 1128 IAB | |
| Friday, April 18: | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | 1128 IAB |
Regular WEEKLY Advising Hours
After the above advising period, the Regular Advising hours will be:
Tuesdays: 3:30pm – 5:30pm 1006A IAB
*Please Note: Advising on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be on Zoom, click for link
Thursdays: 12:00pm – 2:00pm 1006A IAB
Advising by Email
Students who cannot attend any of the above listed advising hours may email their questions to econ-advising@columbia.edu.
Transfer Credit Information
Transfer credit information is posted on the Department’s Transfer Credit Information page.
Do not send transfer credit questions to econ-advising – please read the information detailed in the above webpage.
NOTE: Students must obtain departmental approval for all transfer courses to apply towards any of the economics requirements.
Study Abroad Transfer Credits
Dr. Sunil Gulati is the study abroad advisor, and he can be contacted by email at skg21@columbia.edu. Students who wish to apply economics courses from study abroad programs towards the economics major or concentration must first consult with Dr. Gulati prior to taking the course(s). Dr. Gulati will assess the course(s) and give preliminary and final approval. Only courses that are given final approval will be applied towards the economics major or concentration.
Faculty Advisors (for Declared Majors only)
Faculty advisors are available only during the academic year. Students may request a personal faculty advisor to discuss academic or career goals. Faculty advisors will not discuss major requirements – that is the role of the graduate student advisors. Faculty advisors will discuss course selection to meet intellectual goals and interests, as well as career or research options. If you plan on attending a PhD program in economics or pursuing economics research after graduation, then it is recommended that you request a faculty advisor.
To request a faculty advisor, please complete the Faculty Advisor Request form online.
Data TA Office Hours - Spring 2025
Beginning the week of January 27 – March 14 the Data TA’s office hours will be as follows:
Wednesdays: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Uris Library
Please make an appointment on this Google Calendar.
Beginning March 24 (after Spring Break) through May 9, the Data TA’s office hours will be as follows:
| Wednesdays: | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Uris Library |
| Thursdays: | 9:00am – 12:00pm | Uris Library |
| Fridays: | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Uris Library |
Lastly:
Wednesday, May 14: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Uris Library
Again, please make an appointment on this Google Calendar.
