Join Undergraduate Student Life this Friday, August 31 from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in Lerner 510! Staff members will be available to answer questions about the all the different ways you can get involved on campus. Snacks provided! Learn more here.
Are you a first-year student interested in joining the Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (MAAC)? The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 14th at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
COÖP participants are selected through the pre-orientation application process which is open each year between mid April and mid May. Although the largest pre-orientation porgram, COÖP can only accomodate 225 first-year students. Therefore, applications are selected based on interest in the program experience, demonstrated desire to join the community, and creativity.
Start your Class of 2026 journey to Morningside Heights at a Summer Send-Off, a gathering with local Columbia alumni, incoming students and families, and current students in your city! Check out the list of planned events below and click on an event to register.
Apply to be a student coordinator for the Jumpstarting Aspiring Developers and Entrepreneurs (JADE) program!
Starting in September and continuing throughout the fall semester, JADE coordinators work in conjunction with Marnie Whalen, assistant director of Student Engagement, to organize the week-long JADE program. JADE coordinators are responsible for planning the schedule for the week, choosing companies to visit- and interviewing and selecting program participants.
Applications to become a "cub" are now open! The priority deadline to apply is Sunday, May 17 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The final deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 29 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
The International Buddy Program (IBP) connects current undergraduates ("lions") with incoming international students ("cubs") as they begin their college journey at Columbia. "Lions" will share their experiences and provide advice during the summer and the initial month of your first semester.