Columbia New Student Newsletter for the Class of 2016

Greetings,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Columbia! As the University and New York City have much to offer, the next years of your life will undoubtedly be a period of profound intellectual and personal growth. Throughout your time in Morningside Heights, Student Affairs will serve as a resource and assist you in all matters beyond course instruction.

Our programs and services are designed to complement what happens in the classroom while fostering a sense of campus community and spirit. This newsletter, and those you will receive in the weeks ahead, are designed to address the specific needs and concerns of entering students, and will provide the information you need to begin your life at Columbia. It is important that you read each one carefully.

We look forward to meeting you at the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) and supporting you throughout your undergraduate years. Welcome to the Columbia family!

Sincerely,

Kevin G. Shollenberger
Dean of Student Affairs
Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Student Life
Arts and Sciences

Students participating in COÖP bond the night before departure.

Columbia's Pre-Orientation Programs

Columbia offers three different pre-orientation programs to assist new first-year students in getting acquainted to life on campus and in New York City. Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COÖP), Columbia Urban Experience (CUE), and the International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) have upperclass student leaders who guide new students in their transition to life on campus before the start of NSOP. Applications are now available and are due on June 10.

An Introduction to Columbia Student Affairs

Student Affairs is here for you! We provide an array of services and programs that support and enhance the undergraduate experience for students in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. We work closely with individuals and student groups, faculty members, parents and families, and our global community to help students become the best possible versions of themselves.

Summer Advising for Transfer, Visiting, and Combined Plan Students

Student Affairs would like to welcome you and your family into the Columbia community at our Summer Advising session. During the session you will meet with advisers and hear from alumni, current students, and their parents. We offer one session for our Transfer, Visiting, and Combined Plan Students on Sunday, July 1st.

Summer News and Updates

Over the course of the summer, you will e-newsletters from Student Affairs. Each newsletter will contain timely and relevant information to help you prepare and get excited for your arrival to campus. You will learn about the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP), as well as stay informed of any important events, programs, or dates and deadlines. We will also send a monthly e-newsletter to your parents and families.

Disability Services

Do you have a disability? Columbia and Barnard make every effort to provide an accessible NSOP experience and to accommodate students with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations or unsure about needing support to attend our events, please contact your respective Disability Services Office. Please call (212) 854-2284 or email disability@columbia.edu. The deadline for accommodation requests for NSOP is Friday, July 27, 2012.