Cross-School Majors & Minors

All Columbian College students must declare one major within a CCAS department. Additionally, students are welcome to declare a second major or a minor from another school.

CCAS students must complete their CCAS major in order to graduate. A cross-school major may not substitute for the CCAS major, but only supplement it. Upon graduation, the student’s diploma and transcript will list both majors, but will not list the other school's name outside of CCAS.

CCAS students can not apply credits earned from courses completed in the College of Professional Studies or the School of Nursing toward their undergraduate degree while in CCAS.

Applying for Cross-School Majors

Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)

Majors: Asian Studies, International Affairs, Latin American Studies or Middle Eastern Studies
CCAS students considering an ESIA major must complete a Declaration of Major Form and meet with an ESIA advisor.

School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)

Majors: Applied Science and Technology or Computer Science (application required)
A student who is considering a second major in SEAS is required to inform SEAS of this consideration so that a SEAS advisor may be assigned early in the student’s program. Students interested in declaring a second major in computer science must meet certain admission criteria and should email [email protected] for more information.

GW School of Business (GWSB)

Majors: Business, Business Analytics (STEM), Finance, Information Systems (STEM), and Marketing
Minors: Accountancy, Business, Business Analytics, Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management and Leadership, Marketing, and Real Estate
Please visit the Business School website (under Options for Non-GWSB Students) for more information
Students may consult with a GWSB advisor to confirm major and/or minor requirements, but students do not need a GWSB signature before submitting their major/minor declaration form.

Milken Institute School of Public Health

Majors: BS in Public Health
CCAS students considering the Public Health major must apply and be admitted to the major. At that time, the student can decide if they wish to transfer internally to the Milken Institute or continue to reside in CCAS and double major.

Applying for Cross-School Minors

To declare a minor outside of CCAS, students must complete the Declaration of Major/Minor Form or (if relevant) the minor form of the applicable school. The appropriate form must have the approval and signature of the school which houses the minor, and then should be handed into the Undergraduate Advising office for processing.

Permitted Minors From Other Schools

*limited number of minor programs - please consult with a CCAS advisor for approval of eligible courses