We strongly encourage students to communicate with COÖP on their own. At the same time, we know that parents often have questions, and so we have provided these FAQs. If you should have further questions or concerns, please contact the program administrator, Marnie Whalen (mpw2135@columbia.edu), or one of the three student coordinators at coop@columbia.edu.

During the trip, we ask that parents keep in mind that COÖP functions best when students are immersed in nature and interact only with the other students for the duration of the trip. We recommend that parents reserve trying to reach their son/daughter for emergency situations.

Parents with emergencies should call Columbia University Public Safety at (212) 854-5555. Public Safety will contact the student coordinators and staff administrator at COÖP’s basecamp. A COÖP representative will then contact the parent as soon as possible.