Columbia students have access to unlimited resources in both a world-class university and a world capital. The Division of Student Affairs partners with several other university services to support each undergraduate during her or his tenure at Columbia. Advising begins the summer before a student enrolls and continues through her or his time at Columbia and even after graduation. Scroll down for a brief introduction to a sampling of offices available to your student, including academic, residential, career and psychological counseling.
Academic Mentoring and Tutoring
Academic Success Programs provides a network of comprehensive programs and services that assist students in enhancing and maximizing their academic potential.
Center for Student Advising
The Center for Student Advising at Columbia provides individual academic advisement and community programming to help students achieve their academic goals.
Center for Career Education
Career Education can help you discover where your individual passions intersect with career opportunities, find an internship or part-time job and plan for life after graduation.
Disability Services
Disability Services determines the specific needs of students with disabilities, and develops programs and policies to support their academic and personal potential.
Health Services
Health Services offers a comprehensive range of medical care and self-care options, individual counseling and group work, health education, nutritional support and extensive outreach around wellness issues.
Housing and Dining
Nearly all undergraduates live on campus for four years. Find out more about the plethora of residential communities and dining options at Columbia
International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
ISSO is here to help support international students as they transition from other countries abroad.
Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides support, education and training to students in promotion of a diverse, inclusive and mutually understanding university community.
Orientation
The New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) provides incoming students with a full academic and social orientation to Columbia and New York City.
Pre-Professional Advising
Preparation and counseling for the many Columbia students who are interested in careers in law, medicine, or other health professions.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS)
CPS provides free psychological counseling to students, by appointment or with an on-call clinician. Counselors are available in first-year residence halls on a walk-in basis.
Safety and Security
While New York City is consistently named one of the safest large cities in the United States, and while Morningside Heights is consistently named one of the safest precincts in New York City, the Office of Public Safety further ensures the security of Columbia’s campus and its students.
Student Development and Activities (SDA)
SDA supports co-curricular opportunities from hundreds of clubs and organizations to leadership training and campus events.
Study Abroad
Columbia students are encouraged to study overseas during their undergraduate tenure. Study Abroad offers over 150 programs in dozens of countries around the world.