Frequently Asked Questions in Economics

These pages answer most of the "How to" questions that economics majors typically have. If you don't have a question but just want to check Important Dates, or Download Forms, read no farther.

If you are not yet a major but are thinking about it, start by familiarizing yourself with the Program in Economics and the four types of major programs we support.

If you have just decided to major, these pages are for you:

How to Declare a Major
Tips and Caveats (learn from experience)
Double Majors

If you are already a major, these pages are for you:

How to Get Credit for Classes Taken Elsewhere (AP, transfer, summer)
Columbia Courses (equivalencies)
Awards and Honors
Columbia-Barnard Economics Society
Career Resources and Job Listings
Can I P/D/F courses for the major?

If you are a senior major, or about to become one, these pages are for you:

What is Guided Research?
What is a Senior Seminar?
How to do a Senior Thesis
Senior Seminar or Thesis Registraton procedure