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: January 20 – January 19, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: The below hours replace the regular weekly advising hours for this period.
January 20 – January 29, 2026
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | 9 AM – 1 PM | 1006A IAB |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 1006A IAB |
| Jan 22 | Thursday | 2 PM – 4 PM | 1006 IAB |
| Jan 23 | Friday | 10 AM – 12 PM | 1015 IAB |
| Jan 23 | Friday | 3 PM – 5 PM | 1020 IAB |
| Jan 26 | Monday | 2 PM – 4 PM | 1006A IAB |
| Jan 27 | Tuesday | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 1006A IAB |
| Jan 28 | Wednesday | 10:20 AM – 12:20 PM | 1001B IAB |
| Jan 28 | Wednesday | 2 PM – 4 PM | 1006A IAB |
| Jan 29 | Thursday | 2 PM – 4 PM | 1006 IAB |
| Jan 29 | Thursday | 4 PM – 6 PM | 1001A IAB |
Regular WEEKLY Advising Hours - Spring 2026
Regular Office Hours (outside the advising period)
| Day | Time | Location |
| Monday | 1 PM – 3 PM | 1006A IAB |
| Wednesday | 2 PM – 4 PM | 1006A IAB |
Advising by Email
Transfer Credit and Study Abroad 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 2026
February 2 – March 12, the Data TA’s office hours will be as follows:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday | 1PM – 4PM | Lehman Library Room 207 |
