Spring 2026 Columbia in Paris Course Registration

Please read before registering

Students MUST register for a total of 5 classes while on the Columbia in Paris program. Two of these classes will be fulfilled by mandatory language classes, Academic Writing and Practicum. Students must then register for 3 electives from the following options: Reid Hall courses, Directed Research, and local university courses.

Language Classes: Students should anticipate being enrolled in both mandatory language classes, Academic Writing and Practicum. In order to place you into sections for language classes, please complete this online placement exam using the following credentials: username: student / password: bonjour. Language placement will be confirmed by program staff at the beginning of the semester. Students who place out of Practicum will be asked to register for an additional elective.
Directed Research: Students interested in pursuing a Directed Reseach project must submit a proposal by December 1. Please see instructions below for submitting your proposal.
Local University Classes: Students should only select this option if they have previously been contacted by the Program Coordinator, Samantha Csenge.

Please note: Under enrolled courses may be subject to cancellation. In this case, students will be given the opportunity to enroll in another course.

Course descriptions may be subject to modification. Example course syllabi are available upon request.

Reid Hall Weekly Class Schedule (may be subject to modification): Click here

If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact program staff at paris-undergraduates(at)columbia.edu

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