Special Opportunities

At Columbia College Chicago, you'll find lots of ways to personalize your education.

Be inspired by a summer in Paris. Get in on the action as an intern. Contribute to a community service project during January Session. Take off on your own with an independent project.

The choice is yours, and the potential is limitless.

Study Abroad 
Semester in Los Angeles
Internships
Independent Projects
Bridge Program
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Major
January Session
Summer School

International Study
Find fresh inspiration and new influences by studying internationally:
study design in Florence, fiction in Prague, fine arts in Paris, and
more. More...

Semester in Los Angeles
Get practical experience and 12 course credits while you're making industry connections at the only educational program housed on a Hollywood studio lot. More...

Internship Program
Want to find out what a job in your field is really like? Columbia's internship program gives you that chance. And don't worry–your department will work with you and your employer to make sure that your internship is a worthwhile learning experience closely related to your program. More...

Independent Projects
Columbia course listings are huge–but you still aren't limited. 
Independent projects give you the chance to study a topic you're interested in and get one-on-one teaching from a faculty advisor. For more information, contact your department or the Advising Center.

Bridge Program
The Bridge Program gives students a chance to improve their basic academic skills and study habits, and gain an understanding of what to expect from college life.
Learn more...  

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Major
If you've already earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia or another accredited institution, you can earn a post-baccalaureate certificate of major at Columbia. Check with the admissions office for more information and to find out which majors offer this certificate.

January Session
Take the chance to explore a topic in depth! You can earn up to four credit hours during J-Session by doing research, traveling, interning, or doing community service or a workshop, and more. For more information, contact the admissions office.

Summer School
Need to catch up? Want to get ahead? Can't bear to leave Chicago? Columbia offers summer classes from all departments, in five-, eight-, ten-, and twelve-week sessions. Contact the admissions office for more information.