ISSO Student Group Engagement

ISSO Leadership Lounge

During both the fall and spring semesters, ISSO hosts a monthly leadership lounge for leaders of registered international student groups to facilitate interaction, knowledge and experience sharing, and collaboration among international student group leaders. The ISSO Leadership Lounge offers space for sharing resources and tips for strengthening leadership skills, fostering networking, and strengthening connections between and among international student groups and the ISSO. The ISSO Leadership Lounge is by invitation only.

ISSO Collaboration and Event Co-Sponsorship

Registered international student groups may request collaboration with and/or financial co-sponsorship from ISSO for programs and events that  promote, celebrate, and share the international cultures of the Columbia University international student community. 

TERMS OF ELIGIBILITY

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Your international student group must be currently registered and recognized as an official student group by a Columbia University governing board.

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Your proposed program(s)/event(s) must be open and accessible to the general CU student community.

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Your proposed program(s)/event(s) must follow and adhere to the University Event Policy and the Student Group Event Policy and Procedure.

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Your international student group’s president, vice-president, or treasurer must complete the ISSO Collaboration/Co-sponsorship Request Form by the appropriate due date for review.

Due Date

The request form will only be reviewed at specific times each year and decisions will be made within 10 business days following each due date. You may submit the form prior to any of the due dates, so please plan ahead.

  • Fall Semester: October 1
  • Spring Semester: February 15

Student Groups and Organizations

Are you looking to connect with an international student group? Review the information below or contact the ISSO Programming Team. Additional Student Groups can be found on your school’s student life webpages.

Undergraduate Student Groups

Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) is part of Columbia’s student government. It is responsible for recognizing and funding student groups on the Morningside campus. They work to enhance the student organizational community.

Interschool Student Groups (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Interschool Governing Board (IGB) is dedicated to supporting Morningside student organizations’ efforts to bridge gaps between various academic disciplines at Columbia by creating a dynamic sense of community that facilitates multi-disciplinary programming and dialogue.

CUIMC Student Clubs

Student clubs at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) support a wide range of interests while students pursue their graduate degrees.

Curious about other opportunities to connect?