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A course substitution replaces a required course with a different course, but does not fulfill pre-requisites. The replacement course can be added to the student's audit prior to course registration if desired.
A course waiver eliminates a course from the program requirement and does fulfill course requisites. It does not award credit. Columbia Core courses cannot be waived.
The TechBar, located on the first floor of the 754 S. Wabash building, provides first-tier technical support to students, faculty and staff at Columbia College Chicago. This includes fielding tech questions in-person through walk-in appointments, or via online chat, phone, or TeamDynamix tickets. If TechBar staff is unable to resolve an issue, then the inquiry will be elevated through TeamDynamix to the necessary areas. Furthermore, students will be directed to proper alternative support resources, such as Academic Department Technology Support or Information Technology, if it is beyond the scope of the TechBar to solve.
Requesting physical network connectivity in a new location, or reporting a location where physical network access is not operational. This includes WiFi, Wired, and VPN.
Report issues that you are experiencing when logging into Columbia systems. Examples include: Error messages when attempting login, Forgotten passwords and Blocked/Restricted access when you believe you should have access.
Make changes to a student's major/concentration/minor.
Request assistance with any access questions or issues with the new MyColumbia.
Use this form for in-residence courses.
Don't want to browse our services menu? Use this form to fill out a generic request.
A course can be added to a list of electives without needing to replace another course. The course can be added to the student's audit prior to course registration if desired.
Submit a request for access to college property for visitors.
A transfer course substitution replaces a required course with a transfer course, but does not fulfill pre-requisites. Use the "Make a transfer course equivalent to a Columbia course” form to replace a course with a transfer course that does fulfill prerequisites.
Applications and systems that directly support Business Affairs.
Request assistance with your phone service. Services include a display name change, new service, remove service, report an issue, and reset voicemail PIN.
Support for new application installations that are not available in the platform store and to update applications to a newer version.
Do you have a specific request for IT? Please use the "I Need Help (for Students)" form if you are having a technical issue.
Request assistance to map a network drive, or change permissions on a shared drive.
This is a form for a general IT support ticket if you are not sure which type of ticket you need.
Productivity and specific third-party application support. Includes applications such as Webcheckout or TeamDynamix. Applications such as uAchieve are NOT supported by IT but are supported by the Office of the registrar.
Use this form for courses that were transferred from a different institution.
Use this service to request access to content that you currently do receive as part of your role with the college.
Most employees will not use this service.