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 17 - 27, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: The below hours replace the regular weekly advising hours for this period.
January 17 – 20, 2023
| Monday, January.16: | University Holiday (MLK Day) | |
| Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | 1006A IAB |
| Wednesday, Jan. 18: | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 1006A IAB |
| Thursday, Jan. 19: | 9:00am – 11:00am | 1006A IAB |
January 23 – 27, 2023
| Monday, Jan. 23:
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9:00am – 1:00pm 2:00pm – 3:00pm 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
1006A IAB 1006A IAB 1006A IAB |
| Tuesday, Jan. 24: | 9:00am – 11:00am |
1006A IAB |
| Thursday, Jan. 26: | 9:00am – 11:00am | 1006A IAB |
Regular WEEKLY Advising Hours
After the above advising period, the Regular Weekly Advising Hours will be as follows:
Mondays 9:00am – 11:00am 1006A IAB
Thursdays 9:00am – 11:00am 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 2023
These office hours are in person. Please reserve an appointment time on this Calendar Link:
Please Note: Beginning the week of March 20 (after Spring Break) the Data TA hours are as follows:
Tuesdays: 1:30pm – 4:00pm Lehman Library, Room 329A
(to the left as you enter the library)
Wednesdays: 1:30pm – 4:00pm Lehman Library, Room 329A
It would be helpful to start coming to discuss projects as early as possible in the semester. Being familiar with what you’re working on will make it much easier for the Data TA to assist you later in the semester when time is at a premium.
