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Who is eligible to utilize the services of the Office of Preprofessional Advising, CSA?

Our office serves Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science undergraduates and alumni.

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How do I find out more information about a department or program?

Each department and academic program in Columbia College has a Director of Undergraduate Studies, a faculty member who can answer your questions about requirements for the major or concentration, g

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How do I declare a major?
How do I declare a major?
How do I change a major or concentration?
How do I change a major or concentration?
How do I get information about the 3-2 Combined Plan Program?
How do I get information about the 3-2 Combined Plan Program?
How do I take a leave of absence?
How do I take a leave of absence?
How do I study abroad?
How do I study abroad?
How do I take a summer class/take a class outside Columbia?
How do I take a summer class/take a class outside Columbia?
How do I get credit for internships?
How do I get credit for internships?
How do I get a recommendation letter?
How do I get a recommendation letter?
How do I plan for graduate school?
How do I plan for graduate school?
How do I add a class?
How do I add a class?
How do I drop a class?
How do I drop a class?
How do I Pass/D/Fail a class?
How do I Pass/D/Fail a class?
How do I get a course approved for the Science or Global Core Requirements?
How do I get a course approved for the Science or Global Core Requirements?
How do I go over points?
How do I go over points?
How do I take classes that overlap?
How do I take classes that overlap?
How do I audit a class? (For CC Seniors only)
How do I audit a class? (For CC Seniors only)
How does one become a Scholar?
How does one become a Scholar?
Can I defer a year, take a year off, or study abroad, and still be a Scholar?
Can I defer a year, take a year off, or study abroad, and still be a Scholar?
Is there a financial package involved in being a Scholar?
Is there a financial package involved in being a Scholar?
Are there special opportunities for Scholars?
Are there special opportunities for Scholars?
Why are certain meetings and events mandatory?
Why are certain meetings and events mandatory?
Can I make suggestions for guest speakers?
Can I make suggestions for guest speakers?
Are there any networking opportunities with Columbia Alumni and Alumni of the Scholars Program?
Are there any networking opportunities with Columbia Alumni and Alumni of the Scholars Program?
What is required of me as a Scholar?
What is required of me as a Scholar?
Can I use the CUSP Office as an additional academic and general advising office?
Can I use the CUSP Office as an additional academic and general advising office?
Will participating in the Scholars Program help me get a job? An internship? Summer employment? Accepted into graduate of professional schools?
Will participating in the Scholars Program help me get a job? An internship? Summer employment? Accepted into graduate of professional schools?
Does Columbia offer scholarships and if so, how many?
How much financial aid is available for transfer students?
Is financial aid available for foreign students?
What is the percentage of Columbia students who receive financial aid?
Does Columbia offer merit scholarships?
Will my chances for admission be affected if I apply for financial aid?
May I appeal a financial aid package if admitted?
Does Columbia match financial aid packages from other schools?
Can I be released from my Early Decision contract because of my financial aid package?
Can families apply for financial aid in future years if they do not apply the first year?
How do outside scholarships affect my Columbia financial aid award?
What if my financial aid application is still incomplete?
How do I apply for the New York State TAP?
How do outside scholarships affect my Columbia financial aid award?
Will I have to work during the summer?
How do I get a work study job?
How will I receive my earnings? Do my wages get deposited directly to my student account?
How will I pay for books and other personal expenses?
Are there other charges or expenses that I should be aware of?
Will my financial aid award change after I have received my original award?
What is your policy towards renewing my financial aid after my first year?
May I appeal my financial aid package?
Do I have to maintain a minimum GPA?
Do I have to pay the Health Service fee if I am covered by my parents' medical insurance?
How do I waive the medical insurance if I am already covered?
Does Columbia match financial aid packages from other schools?
What is your policy towards renewing my financial aid?
How and when should I submit the renewal application for financial aid?
How do I obtain an IDOC cover sheet?
When will I receive my financial aid award letter?
May I appeal my financial aid package?
How will my aid change if I become a Resident Advisor (RA)?
I will be studying abroad next year/semester. How does this affect my financial aid?
How do I apply for the New York State TAP?
How do outside scholarships affect my Columbia financial aid award?
When and where are bills sent?
What happens if I change dorms or meal plans?
Do I have to pay the Health Service fee if I am covered by my parents’ medical insurance?
How do I waive the medical insurance if I am already covered?
Are there other charges or expenses that I should be aware of?
How do I get a work study job?
How will I receive my earnings? Do my wages get deposited directly to my student account?
Do I have to maintain a minimum GPA?
Does Columbia offer scholarships and if so, how many?
What percentage of Columbia students receive financial aid?
Does Columbia offer merit scholarships?
May we appeal a financial aid package if admitted?
Will the financial aid award change after we have received the original award?
Can families apply for financial aid in future years if they do not apply the first year?
What is your policy towards renewing the financial aid award after the first year?
How and when should we submit the renewal application for financial aid?
How do we obtain an IDOC cover sheet?
When will we receive the financial aid award letter?
When and where are bills sent?
Are there other charges or expenses that we should be aware of?
What are some options for how we may pay the bill?
How will the RA position affect my financial aid package?
How will the RA position affect my financial aid package?
Can graduate students apply for a position?
Can graduate students apply for a position?
Can commuter students apply for a position?
Can commuter students apply for a position?
Which classes are eligible to apply?
Which classes are eligible to apply?
If I apply for the fellowship this year, will it hurt my chances of winning next year?
If I apply for the fellowship this year, will it hurt my chances of winning next year?
Can I apply as a senior?
Can I apply as a senior?
How do my recommenders submit my reference letters?
How do my recommenders submit my reference letters?
Is there a limit to the amount granted?
Is there a limit to the amount granted?
If I get a paid internship abroad, does this cover my airfare?
If I get a paid internship abroad, does this cover my airfare?
Does this cover summer school?
Does this cover summer school?
Can I use this money anywhere in the world?
Can I use this money anywhere in the world?
Can I apply to this fellowship if I have not secured an internship/research position by the deadline?
Can I apply to this fellowship if I have not secured an internship/research position by the deadline?
If I secure a paid internship (low paying), can I apply to supplement my living expenses?
If I secure a paid internship (low paying), can I apply to supplement my living expenses?
Can I apply for this as a team project with other people?
Can I apply for this as a team project with other people?
Do we have to research with a Columbia faculty member?
Do we have to research with a Columbia faculty member?
Can I get credit on my transcript for my summer internship?
Can I get credit on my transcript for my summer internship?
I am not a SEAS student. Can I apply to the CUSP-ACEC program?
I am not a SEAS student. Can I apply to the CUSP-ACEC program?
I am a SEAS student. Do I have to apply to the CUSP-ACEC program?
I am a SEAS student. Do I have to apply to the CUSP-ACEC program?
Who chooses the fellowship winners?
Who chooses the fellowship winners?
Will there be interviews?
Will there be interviews?
Can I indicate more than one internship/research position on the fellowship application?
Can I indicate more than one internship/research position on the fellowship application?
Can my CUSP Advisor write a letter of recommendation for me?
Can my CUSP Advisor write a letter of recommendation for me?
I am applying the CUSP-ACEC Program and I have chosen my top five firms. Do I have to explain why I want to work with each firm?
I am applying the CUSP-ACEC Program and I have chosen my top five firms. Do I have to explain why I want to work with each firm?
Where can I make photocopies?
Where can I make photocopies?
How do I obtain access to computer permissions for my group's e-mail alias and Web page?
How do I obtain access to computer permissions for my group's e-mail alias and Web page?
How long does it take to process a check?
How long does it take to process a check?
The speaker for my organization’s event is arriving by car. Can I arrange for temporary parking on College Walk?
The speaker for my organization’s event is arriving by car. Can I arrange for temporary parking on College Walk?
Who makes those cool banners hanging in Lerner? How can I have mine hung?
Who makes those cool banners hanging in Lerner? How can I have mine hung?
Where can I find a vendor for customized give-a-ways, posters for cultural months, etc?
Where can I find a vendor for customized give-a-ways, posters for cultural months, etc?
Where can I find kosher food?
Where can I find kosher food?
If I am ordering something on-line, what are my options for payment?
If I am ordering something on-line, what are my options for payment?
How can I obtain a list of vendors that accept e-forms as a method of payment?
How can I obtain a list of vendors that accept e-forms as a method of payment?
How do I go about sending a voicemail to all students? How much will this cost?
How do I go about sending a voicemail to all students? How much will this cost?
My group wants to have a spring barbecue. Where can I rent a grill?
My group wants to have a spring barbecue. Where can I rent a grill?
2. Can I postpone my hearing?
2. Can I postpone my hearing?
3. What happens if I do not attend the hearing?
3. What happens if I do not attend the hearing?
4. Who will be at the hearing?
4. Who will be at the hearing?
5. Can I bring someone else to the hearing with me (for example, an attorney)?
5. Can I bring someone else to the hearing with me (for example, an attorney)?
6. Can I bring witnesses to the hearing?
6. Can I bring witnesses to the hearing?
7. Will the person who accused me attend the hearing as well?
7. Will the person who accused me attend the hearing as well?
8. Do I have to dress up for my hearing?
8. Do I have to dress up for my hearing?
9. What will I be asked at the hearing?
9. What will I be asked at the hearing?
10.Who will know about this (the hearing and/or decision)?
10.Who will know about this (the hearing and/or decision)?
11.Can I review the information OJA has (my file) prior to my hearing?
11.Can I review the information OJA has (my file) prior to my hearing?
12.What is a file/record?
12.What is a file/record?
13.What if I disagree with the contents of my file?
13.What if I disagree with the contents of my file?
14.Can anyone view my file?
14.Can anyone view my file?
15.Can I have the violation expunged from my record?
15.Can I have the violation expunged from my record?
16.Will this go on my transcript?
16.Will this go on my transcript?
17.Will this go on my record?
17.Will this go on my record?
18.What does the appeals process entail?
18.What does the appeals process entail?
19.Will the appeal officer accept letters of character?
19.Will the appeal officer accept letters of character?
20.Will graduate schools, medical schools, law schools, dental schools, or my future employers find out about this incident?
20.Will graduate schools, medical schools, law schools, dental schools, or my future employers find out about this incident?
1. How can I learn how my student is doing?
1. How can I learn how my student is doing?
2. How will I know if my student is subject to University disciplinary action?
2. How will I know if my student is subject to University disciplinary action?
3. Who can I call if I have additional questions about student privacy rights?
3. Who can I call if I have additional questions about student privacy rights?
How do I find out more information about a department or program?
How do I find out more information about a department or program?
How do I sign up for the prelaw listserv?
How do I sign up for the prehealth listserv?
Who is eligible to utilize the services of the Office of Preprofessional Advising, CSA?
How do I get information about the 4-1 Program?
How do I get information about the 4-1 Program?
How do I get information about the SIPA 5-Year MIA/MPA Program?
How do I get information about the SIPA 5-Year MIA/MPA Program?
4. What is OJA’s role in handling academic dishonesty?
4. What is OJA’s role in handling academic dishonesty?
6. Why report incidents of academic dishonesty to OJA?
6. Why report incidents of academic dishonesty to OJA?
3. How will reporting this incident impact the student?
3. How will reporting this incident impact the student?
1. Do I have to attend the hearing?
1. Do I have to attend the hearing?
5. Who conducts the hearing?
5. Who conducts the hearing?
2. How is an outcome determined?
2. How is an outcome determined?
7. Will I be informed of the outcome?
7. Will I be informed of the outcome?
1. Does the disciplinary process affect my grades?
1. Does the disciplinary process affect my grades?
Where can I find a tutor or other extra academic help?
Where can I find a tutor or other extra academic help?

I am applying the CUSP-ACEC Program and I have chosen my top five firms. Do I have to explain why I want to work with each firm?

Yes. For each firm you are interested in, please explain you want to work for the firm, what you intend to learn from this experience and how it aligns with your academic and career interests. This should serve as the answer to the first question on the application form.

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Can my CUSP Advisor write a letter of recommendation for me?

CUSP Advisors cannot write letters for the CUSP Summer Enhancement Fellowship. However, they are happy to write for any other fellowship or internship.

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Can I indicate more than one internship/research position on the fellowship application?

Yes. Please prepare a complete application packet per internship/research position with the exception of the letters of recommendation.  Please submit only one set of recommendations.  For further information, please see a CUSP Advisor.

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Will there be interviews?

In some cases, finalists will be asked to interview with the committee. Scholars who applied to the CUSP-ACEC Program should be prepared to interview with both the Selection Committee and 1-2 engineering firms.

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