During the week prior to Orientation, first year Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students may opt to participate in one of our three pre-orientation programs. The Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COÖP - pronounced "coh-op"), the Columbia Urban Experience (CUE), and the International  Student Orientation Program (ISOP). All programs are amazing opportunities to meet other first year students and share in a common experience.

Applications for all of our 2013 pre-orientation programs are now closed. Please note that COÖP, CUE, and ISOP share the same exact deadlines to apply (Wednesday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m.). ISOP will be accepting wait list applications. COÖP and CUE will not be. You also must complete an application for EACH program in which you are interested.

COÖP

The Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COÖP as we affectionately call it, pronounced "coh-op") is a pre-orientation program for first year students in Columbia College (CC) and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS).  All incoming CC/SEAS first year students can apply to participate in COÖP regardless of past camping, biking, hiking, or canoing experience. Check out the COÖP webpage for more information about this unique opportunity to meet other first-years and form close friendships, all before orientation begins! The application deadline has now passed.

CUE

Columbia Urban Experience (CUE) is a pre-orientation program offering newly admitted students the opportunity to engage in community service throughout the city before classes begin in September. First-year students engage in thoughtful dinner discussions and participate in Night Activities that include poetry slams, desserts at local cafes, visits to museums, rooftop movies, jazz concerts, and much more. Participants in CUE form long lasting friendships and continue to contribute to the program through graduation. CUE is open to first-year students in Barnard College, Columbia College, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Jewish Theological Seminary. For more information, visit the CUE webpage. The applications has now passed.

ISOP

The International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) is designed to help international students in Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science comfortably transition into the Columbia University community before New Student Orientation Program week. Combining informational events, exciting city outings, and tight-knit mentoring with program leaders, pre-orientation will give you the opportunity to fully explore and understand your new home while taking care of basic necessities needed for a comfortable undergraduate experience. For more information, visit the ISOP page. The official ISOP application deadline has NOW passed. However, ISOP will take wait list applicants. You can find the wait list application here.

Financial Assistance

The deadline to apply for financial assistance has now passed.