Popular Services
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.
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.
Use this form for in-residence courses.
Make changes to a student's major/concentration/minor.
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.
Use this form for courses that were transferred from a different institution.
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.
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.
Don't want to browse our services menu? Use this form to fill out a generic request.
Applications and systems that directly support Business Affairs.
Submit a request for access to college property for visitors.
Request assistance with your phone service. Services include a display name change, new service, remove service, report an issue, and reset voicemail PIN.
Use this service to report audio, video, computer, or internet access issues in the classroom.
Request to allow access to the college’s VPN from a country or territory that is currently restricted.
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 with any access questions or issues with the new MyColumbia.
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.
Request assistance with any access questions or issues with the new MyColumbia.
This form is for heads of departments to request a change to a current cybersecurity control or policy.
Request to upgrade the Columbia-issued device from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Microsoft will no longer be providing support for Windows 10 and will end this service year. In preparation, Information Technology will need to upgrade all Columbia-managed devices to Windows 11 October 2025. If you require assistance in upgrading your device, please do so at your earliest convenience.