GradZone

In This Newsletter

  • Which Classmates Have Enhanced Your Columbia Experience?
  • Make the Most of Your Winter Break
  • Preregister for Your Graduation Photos
  • CC Senior Fund: 2015 Kickoff
  • SEAS Senior Fund: A Strong Close to 2014
  • Career Planning with CCE
  • Coming Up: Regalia & Announcements
  • Upcoming Events
  • Important Dates

GradZone: (n) (grad' zon)

1. A monthly newsletter sent September–May to graduating CC and SEAS students to help them complete the tasks necessary to graduate and stay in the know about Class Day and University Commencement. Families of graduates will also receive monthly graduation-related emails: Family Connection in the fall and Family GradZone in the spring.

2. A website with the most current graduation information for graduating CC and SEAS undergraduates and their families.

Which Classmates Have Enhanced Your Columbia Experience?

Student Engagement is now accepting nominations for Senior Marshals, Class Day Awards, and Kings Crown Leadership Excellence Awards.

This is a fantastic way to recognize fellow Columbia College and SEAS students who have made a meaningful contribution to your Columbia experience and takes just a few minutes of your time.

For descriptions of these awards and to access the nomination form, please use the link below.

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News & Announcements

Make the Most of Your Winter Break

The break is a great time to revisit your résumé, reconnect with your network of friends and family, and ramp up your job applications. We’re here for you over break! Call 212-854-5609 to schedule a phone, Skype, or in-person appointment with a CCE career counselor!

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Preregister for Your Graduation Photos

GradImages will be photographing all graduates at Class Day. To make sure they reach you after the event, please complete the "pre-event email registration" for you and your loved ones. By pre-registering, you'll also get $5 off any order over $25.

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CC Senior Fund: 2015 Kickoff

Join us in paying it forward as we kickoff our campaign with Dean Valentini on January 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Lerner Party Space. Free food and drinks will be provided, plus a chance to win CC swag! Graduating early or looking to give pre-kickoff? Make your gift today!

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SEAS Senior Fund: A Strong Close to 2014

The 2015 SEAS Senior Fund is closing out a strong fall semester: We're over 20% of the way toward our goal of $10,000! Make your gift today (especially if you're interested in our Dean's Leadership Society events in the spring!)

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Career Planning with CCE

Did you know that it takes about 4.5 months to find a job, or that many seniors accept an offer between March and May? Enhance your search with a few employer events, like Industry Showcases (Fashion, PR, Engineering, etc.), Media Networking Night, or Multi-industry Spring and Startup Career Fairs.

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Coming Up: Regalia & Announcements

The Columbia Bookstore will hold its annual Grad Fair March 10-12, from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., in the basement of Lerner Hall. During the fair, you may make arrangements to purchase a cap and gown (staff will be on-hand to assist with measurements and sizing) and order personalized graduation announcements.

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Upcoming Events

Jan
28
CC Senior Fund Kickoff on January 28
Mar
10
Bookstore Grad Fair (10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Mar
11
Bookstore Grad Fair (10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Mar
12
Bookstore Grad Fair (10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
May
18
Engineering Class Day (SEAS), 5:00–7:30 p.m.
May
19
Columbia College Class Day, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
May
20
University Commencement, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Important Dates

Feb
1
Class Day and KCLEA Awards Nominations Close
Feb
11
Commencement Housing Reservations Open

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You are receiving GradZone because you have graduated early, are in your senior year and are about to graduate, or are a junior who is on track to graduate early. Congratulations!