Post-graduation Options and Services

Considering Graduate, Law, or Medical School?

Whether and when to continue your education is an important decision, since graduate or professional school requires a significant commitment of time, energy, and money. It also means turning down other opportunities that may come your way during that time. As you begin your research, the first questions you should ask yourself are:

Fortunately, there are many resources to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to apply to graduate, law or medical school. Among those resources are the faculty in your department, the Center for Career Education, the Junior Senior Advising Center, the Pre-Professional Office, the Internet, the library, and alumni. Remember to check the weekly emails for information on events related to these options. For additional links on researching graduate schools, visit the Useful Links page.

Fellowship Options

If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, your first stop should be Columbia's Student Affairs Fellowships Web site, which contains a listing of fellowships available to seniors. We suggest that students consult with a class dean before and during the application process.

• Eligibility and Deadlines: Please keep in mind that pre-applications for some post-graduate study, including Fulbright, Rhodes and Marshall fellowships, are due during spring of junior year. For specific information on available fellowships, consult the Fellowships web site.

• Contact Information: For more information, visit the Fellowships Office, located in 208 Hamilton Hall, or contact Dean Lavinia Lorch. If you are applying for the Fulbright or DAAD fellowships, you should contact Dean Kathleen McDermott.

Other Options and Resources

Graduating from Columbia University does not mean cutting ties with us. The Columbia experience, although initially focused over four years, does not end with graduation. There are a variety of services that Columbia offers its exiting senior class after graduation:

Center for Career Education (CCE) - CCE has staff and resources to help undergraduates and alumni create a personalized career development plan. CCE can assist with

• Relating your studies to what you would like to pursue after graduation
• Career options and alternatives
• Informational interviewing and networking with alumni
• Career fairs and employment recruiting on-campus interviews
• Graduate and professional school opportunities
• Economic and industry outlook
• Job search skills and employment opportunities after graduation and beyond

Columbia College Alumni Columbia College and Columbia University are happy to offer special benefits and services to College alumni. Many of these services, such as Columbia College Today and e-mail forwarding, are free of charge; others, such as borrowing privileges from the Columbia University Library or access to the Dodge Fitness Center, require a fee. Visit the web site to find out how to join the E-Community.

SEAS Alumni All Columbia Engineering graduates are eligible for many programs and services provided to Columbia University Alumni, such as e-mail forwarding, library and gym privileges. For more information, please see the University Development and Alumni Relations Web site.