Semester in L.A.

What If I Am Interested in Studying at the Semester in LA?

The Marketing Communication Department is significantly involved in Columbia College programs offering real-world experience in the entertainment industry. Once you are a junior or a senior, you may participate in a five-week program where you study marketing communication of films and media, giving you practical experience in entertainment marketing.  Students travel to Los Angeles and study in our facility on a working studio lot in Hollywood. The program earns 12 credit hours in department electives.

To apply, please visit the Semester in L.A. (SiLA) website for information on eligibility and to download an application in PDF format. You must attend an Open House orientation session before applying. Current locations, dates, and times of the Open House orientation sessions are available on the Semester in L.A. website.