One of the advantages of attending Columbia University is the ability to integrate your educational experience at the Mailman School with course work from other schools at the university. Depending on degree requirements and in consultation with you advisor, Mailman School students are encouraged to take appropriate courses from across the university.

I. Mailman School Students
Mailman School students interested in cross-registration at another Columbia University school need two types of permission (approval). First, they must obtain their advisor’s signature in order to verify they have approval to apply this course to their degree program. Second, they must obtain permission from the school that offers the course – in order to secure a space in such course.

Undergraduate courses and language courses never count towards Mailman School degrees. 

It is important to note that the process of obtaining permission to enroll in a course as a cross-registrant is overseen by the other college (not the Mailman School). Often, but not always, there is a physical form at the other schools that tracks this permission. Permission might rest with the instructor or the student affairs office at that school, or both. It is thus important to contact that school about their individual process and how you will be able to demonstrate permission to enroll in this course.

Once you have obtained both permissions, bring this information, along with a registration form to the CUMC Registrar during the change of program period. This is available online at: http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/students/student-academics/downloadable-forms

You will be manually registered for this cross-registered course. Please note that students cannot add or drop non public health courses via the web.

II. Non Mailman School Students
Non Mailman School students interested in taking public health courses must complete the cross registration form which may be downloaded from the following link: http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/studentaffairs/download-form.html

Students are limited to 2 courses a semester and may cross register for no more than 12 credits or 4 courses. It is important to note that such courses, taken as a non-Mailman student, may not be used for credit towards a public health degree. Students must first seek approval of the instructor or department coordinator and obtain final permission from the Office of Student Affairs. The student then takes the cross-registration form to their school's Registrar to be registered.

Columbia undergraduate students interested in taking public health courses must petition the Dean of Students. Students should prepare a written request detailing their interest in a public health course, and why they should be approved. Along with the written request, the student must submit an official transcript for review. The student should also contact the professor of the course they are interested in taking and obtain his/her permission. This permission should be attached to the petition. The student will be contacted with the decision by the dean of students office. The student must then complete the steps outlined above for non-mailman students. Please address your materials to Dean of Students, Mailman School of Public Health, 722 W. 168th Street, suite 1014. Please call 212-342-3128 with any questions. It is important to note that such courses, taken as a non-Mailman student, may not be used for credit towards a public health degree.

 

III. Inter-University Doctoral Consortium

The Mailman School of Public Health participates with the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium (IUDC), which provides for cross-registration among member institutions. Participating schools are CUNY Graduate Center, Fordham University, New School for Social Research, New York University (including the Institute of Fine Arts), Princeton University, Rutgers University, and Stony Brook University.

Information and application forms are available in 301 Philosophy Hall. Questions may be directed to Craig Knobles at 212-854-2889 or email: jck2@columbia.edu