Columbia in lights!

In honor of our 2009 graduates, the Empire State Building proudly wears Columbia colors.

Calling all volunteers!

We are looking for families to assist with our annual Summer Advising Program for the incoming class of 2013. During the course of the session, families of current students participate in a panel discussion with parents of incoming students. Over the years, we have found the opportunity for current families to share their experiences to be tremendously helpful as incoming families prepare to send their student to college. Your participation is requested. This year, we will be traveling all over the country and holding sessions on campus. Our schedule is as follows:

June 10
6-9pm
New York City
CC Students and families

June 11
6-9pm
New York City
SEAS students and families

June 18
Chicago
6-9pm
CC and SEAS students and families

June 23
San Francisco
6-9pm
CC and SEAS students and families

June 24
Los Angeles
6-9pm
CC and SEAS students and families

June 25
Orange County, CA
6-9pm
CC and SEAS students and families

June 25
Boston, MA
6-9pm
CC and SEAS students and families

June 27
Washington, D.C.
11am-2pm
CC and SEAS students and families

June 30
New York City
6-9pm
CC students and families

July 9
New York City
6-9pm
CC students and families

July 12
New York City
4-7pm
SEAS students and families

July 19
New York City
4-7pm
CC students and families

Please email us at fpse@columbia.edu if you are interested in participating in the program. We look forward to hearing from you!

Graduation 2009

We had beautiful weather for our graduation ceremonies. SEAS graduation occurred on Monday, May 18 and was followed by CC on May 19. University Commencement ceremonies for thousands of graduates was held on Low Plaza on May 20 with a record number of attendees.

To view the ceremonies via web cast, please visit: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ceremonies/commencement/docs/events/webcasts/

H1N1

Columbia has taken steps to ensure that appropriate measures are being taken regarding H1N1. Our preparedness plan (developed in 2006) is in effect and we have begun communication with students, staff and faculty. Parents and families are encouraged to view the preparedness website for frequent updates, an active archive and connection to other useful links.

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/studentservices/preparedness/

Spring is in the air!

While temperatures do not appear to be very Spring like -the sun is shining but there is definitely a nip in the air!- the campus is already deep in the throes of preparing for graduation.

For some of you this may be your first college graduation while for others this may be a return to a happy family occasion. In all cases, graduation is a memorable time for all families as we gather as a community to celebrate your student's accomplishment and the consistent support your family has offered over the years.

This year SEAS Class Day will occur on May 18 and Columbia College Class Day will occur on May 19. University Commencement will occur on May 20. The Division of Student Affairs has created a website: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/gradzone/ with information on graduation and answers to many frequently asked questions.

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us as gradzone@columbia.edu.

Columbia hits the Oval Office

What an exciting time for Columbia. Earlier today, Barack Obama, CC 83, was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Low Plaza was packed with students, alumni, faculty, and comunity members who came together to celebrate this remarkable day in our history.

Photography: Eileen Barroso

Welcome 2013!!

Welcome to the Class of 2013!

Despite the rain, staff from the admissions office were happy to mail Early Decision letters to the Class of 2013. Applications increased by over 15%. In April, we will welcome these new admits to campus during our Days on Campus programs. During that program -and several others during the summer- we invite families of current students to speak with our incoming families. If you are interested in participating, please email us at fpse@columbia.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!