ISSO Student Group Engagement

WE OFFER VARIOUS WAYS FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED

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ISSO Leadership Lounge
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ISSO Partnership and Event Sponsorship
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Student Groups and Organizations

ISSO Leadership Lounge

Hosted every fall and spring semester, the ISSO Leadership Lounge brings together leaders of registered international student groups to share experiences, build leadership skills, and foster collaboration. It offers a dedicated space to connect with fellow group leaders and strengthen your partnership with the ISSO.

Note: Attendance is required for student groups seeking or receiving ISSO partnership or co-sponsorship funding.

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ISSO Partnership and Event Co-Sponsorship

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

Partnerships

  • Purpose: Engage the campus community by hosting an interactive table during the ISSO Cultural Fair.
  • Use of Funds: Materials and supplies for table engagement activities.
  • Requirement: Must align with overall ISSO Cultural Fair programming.
  • Purpose: Host a program, event, or activity during annual International Education Week (mid-November).
  • Use of Funds: Materials, supplies, and event management costs (e.g., AV, catering).
  • Requirement: Must align with overall ISSO IEW programming.

Co-Sponsorships

  • Purpose: Launch a new initiative/program or significantly enhance an existing event.
  • Use of Funds: Materials, supplies, and event management costs (e.g., AV, catering).
  • Considerations: Priority is given to first-time concepts, new collaborations with other student groups/departments, or added interactive elements.
  • Limit: Maximum of 2 grants per student group per academic year.

TERMS OF ELIGIBILITY

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Your international student group must be in good standing and 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.

Request Collaboration

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?

Visit ISSO Programs and Events