Immunization Requirement

There are several immunization requirements that all students must meet. Columbia's immunization requirements can be reviewed in detail here.

Immunization Processing

Columbia Health and the Immunization Compliance team are processing documentation for all incoming students across the University while also preparing for the return of the entire community to campus. The volume and timing are likely what is attributing to the timeframe in processing.

CSSW does not have any information regarding medical documents that have been submitted and cannot expedite the processing that the Immunization and Compliance Office carries out.

Students are instead encouraged to email immunizationcompliance@columbia.edu and visit the Immunization Compliance webpage for more information regarding policies and procedures.

Registration is the process whereby an eligible student reserves a seat in a particular course. It is accomplished by following the procedures announced in advance of each term’s registration period. Enrollment is the completion of the registration process and affords the full rights and privileges of student status.

Students who have not registered for any classes by the end of the change of program period will not be allowed to enroll that term and must file for a leave of absence or withdrawal. Students who take a leave of absence or who do not register for the semester are not considered to be active Columbia Students, and will not be able to fulfill their requirements for the degree while they are not registered or on leave. With the sole exception of approved dual degree programs, students may not pursue a degree in more than one Columbia program concurrently, and may not be registered in more than one degree program at any institution in the same semester.

Enrollment in another degree program at Columbia or elsewhere while enrolled at the School of Social Work is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will lead to the rescission of an offer of admission, or termination dismissal from the program.

• All students are able to register via SSOL during their assigned appointment times, using their UNI and password to log into the system. Students are assigned a “Registration Appointment” in order to register for classes each semester via Student Services Online (SSOL).
• Ultimately, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you are enrolling in all of the classes needed to fulfill your degree requirements. If you are having trouble navigating the study plans, please reach out to your advisor or make an appointment with the Office of Advising.
• The Degree Audit Report (DARS) accessible via SSOL is INACCURATE. There have been a number of recent curricular changes that are not reflected in its evaluation of your coursework. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Office of Student Services conducts audits of all student records and is sure to notify students of any issues prior to graduation.
• The Directory of Classes (DOC) is updated each semester and is subject to change until the first day of classes. Please check it regularly for changes.
• Please note, course sections designated by the letter ‘D’ in the Section number will be taught via Adobe Connect.
• You can view the LMSW & LCSW Information guide for courses approved for clinical licensure.
• You may always consult with your academic advisor or staff in the Office of Advising to carefully review the information and resources below. NOTE: The registration system only will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (closed on weekends) during the add/drop periods.
• The Office of Student Services will be conducting reviews prior to the add/drop period to ensure that students are registered appropriately. Students will be removed from any and all courses for which they are ineligible. This includes being dropped from duplicate classes as a result of the waitlist.

• Students will be able to use the waitlist feature for the possibility to join courses that are full and may be automatically admitted from the waitlist as space becomes available. Once a student has been admitted to the course, they will be notified that course registration has been successful and will be removed from the waitlist for that course. Students should navigate the waitlist closely to prevent being double enrolled.
• Faculty CANNOT authorize your enrollment into a course that is full under ANY circumstances. In other words, prior faculty approval does not permit you to be over-enrolled in a course that has reached its maximum enrollment.
• Students must add themselves to waitlists. The Student Services Office does not have the ability to add students to waitlists.
• Waitlists will remain inactive until the add/drop period begins.

• Courses taken outside of CSSW to satisfy a minor or to count for elective credit must be first approved by the Office of Student Services via submission of the Cross-Registration Course Approval Form. Not all graduate-level courses offered at other CU schools are deemed appropriate as CSSW electives or minor courses.
• Any questions regarding the curriculum and/or the cross-registration approval process of a partner school should be directed to our counterparts in those offices.

• Students can withdraw from any course with a full refund and without a W (withdrawal) grade on their record during the add/drop registration period during the first 2 weeks of the semester.
• Following this period students can withdraw from a course until the 10th week of classes during the fall and spring semesters but will be held responsible for 100% of the related tuition and fees.
• Students who are considering withdrawal from a course after the add/drop registration deadline may discuss this decision with their advisor. The next step is to contact the Office of Student Affairs to facilitate the drop of the course. Students should speak to CSSW’s Financial Aid office to discuss how dropping a course can impact loans, scholarships and financial aid eligibility.
• Students who wish to drop a course after the end of the add/drop period, must email swstudentaffairs@columbia.edu. After the 10th week, all students must accept a grade of W for the course.
• Withdrawal (W): If a student drops or withdraws from a course after the drop deadline, the transcript will show a mark of W for that course. This is a permanent mark, and will remain on the transcript even if the student repeats the course.
• Failure to attend classes or to notify the instructor does not constitute a formal withdrawal or drop of a class. Students who cease attending but do not formally drop a class with the Office of Student Affairs will be financially responsible and will receive a mark of UW (Unofficial Withdrawal) for the course.
• Students seeking to drop Field Education need written approval from the offices of Advising and Field Education. If a student is granted permission to drop either Field or their required practice class they will also be withdrawn from any corresponding required courses. Field and the required practice classes must be taken concurrently. For more detail, see the Field Education Manual.