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FAQs

The links below answer most of the standard questions regarding the political science major. If you did not attend our most recent program planning meeting, you can view a recording of it here. If you have reviewed this FAQ and the program planning recording and still cannot find the information you need, please email polisci@barnard.edu. 

How do I . . .

  • Declare a political science major or minor? Or a double, combined or special major?

  • Where can I find more information about a double, combined, or special major?

  • Get or change a major advisor?

  • Fulfill the major requirements?

  • Fulfill the poster requirement?

  • Find the Major Audit Form?

  • Make use of my Advanced Placement (AP)? (scroll to Advanced Placement)

  • Read the Course Listings?

  • Fulfill the General Education Requirements (GERs)?

  • Find fellowships, travel grants and other awards?

  • Obtain study-abroad approval and credit?

  • Obtain credit for other non-Barnard courses, such as Columbia courses that are not cross-listed and from summer school?

  • Get into a colloquium?

  • Request a recommendation for graduate school or a job?

  • Sign up for a CU Seminar?
     

Wishing you much success!

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