<p>I am applying for an undergraduate economics degree, but I am a bit confused on which academic program I would be put in?</p>
<p>I looked on their websites and both Columbia College and School of General Studies have economics programs</p>
<p>Straight from the horse’s mouth:</p>
<p>“The School of General Studies of Columbia University is the finest liberal arts college in the United States created specifically for returning and nontraditional students seeking a rigorous, traditional, Ivy League undergraduate degree…”</p>
<p>If you have had a one year or longer break in your education since graduating high-school (aka “non-traditional”), you would apply to GS instead of Columbia College. Conversely, if you are a soon-to-be-graduating high school senior, you would apply to Columbia College.</p>
<p>The reason you see duplicated major programs between the schools is that they are, in fact, the same majors. The faculty, majors, courses, etc., are shared between the 2 colleges.</p>
<p>Wish there was a “Like” button here, good post!</p>