Student Groups

ABC Organization Basic Training

Basic Training is a mini-conference of workshops for leaders of ABC organizations.

Fifth Floor Policy

Access to Communal Student Group Resources There are additional resources that can be accessed by recognized student groups regardle

Programming

Finding Entertainment When you decide to bring outside entertainment or services for your event, work with your adviser to book and contract

Vendor List

Official Vendors

Diversity Initiative Grant

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Diversity Initiative Grant is available to Columbia recognized student organizations to support events that fulfill two or all of the following objecti

Additional Funding Options

ABC Appeals The ABC accepts rolling appeals throughout the school year to better facilitate

Programming

Planning Your Event Below are some helpful tips for planning successful events with your organization.

New Group Recognition

How to Write a Constitution Writing a Constitution Student group constitutions do not have to be long-winded,

Student Government

Branches of Governance Advised through SDAColumbia College Student Council

Activities Day

Activities Day Activities Day is a unique event where you have the opportunity to meet student leaders from over 300 clubs and organizations, including club sports, community se

Fifth Floor Policy

Use of the Common Areas The Student Group Resource Area also has informal chill-out/meeting areas for students to network, study, relax, and/or take a break in, etc

Programming

Alcoholic Beverages and University Policy Columbia University is committed to creating and maintaining an enviro

Running an Efficient Club/Organization

Running Efficient Clubs and OrganizationsBelow are some helpful hints for running efficient and healthy clubs and organizations. See your adviser for additional tips and models.

Fifth Floor Policy

Overview of the 5th Floor Student Group Resource Area The Student Group Resource Area is located on the 5th floor of Lerner Hall and is available to officially recognized student gro

Programming

Services for Campus Events Charges for Campus Service

Vehicle Rentals

Policies and Conditions for Renting Vehicles Please work with your SDA adviser for reserving vehicles for organizational business travel

Office of Student Group Advising (OSGA)

Mission and Goals The Office of Student Group Advising (OSGA) works to enhance the

Funding

Organizing Your Budget Organizational Record-Keeping Appoint or elect a treasurer to maintain the budge

Fifth Floor Policy

Theatrical Materials Exchange Facility 5th Floor Lerner

New Group Recognition

Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) New Group Recognition Information Any group of Columbia College, School of Engineering, or Ge

Student Groups

Columbia students enjoy hundreds of divers