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Visit the University’s Getting Support page to explore resources including legal resources, health and counseling services, and additional student support.
University Life
University Life is a central hub for Columbia students, connecting you with University-wide resources, services, events, and opportunities to get involved. The site includes information on health and well-being, student services, financial and basic-needs support, campus life, inclusion and belonging, policies, and more. Explore the University Life website to find and opportunities available to support you throughout your time at Columbia.
Academic Support
Your school and academic program can help you understand how changes in immigration policies may affect your academic plans and identify resources available to you.
Connect with your academic adviser to discuss questions about your program, course planning, internships, and other academic considerations.
Your school’s Dean of Students office can provide guidance and support for personal or academic challenges and help connect you with resources within your school and across the University.
The Writing Center offers Columbia students support with their writing at every stage of the writing process. Students can work with trained writing consultants to develop and strengthen their ideas, organization, argument, and written expression through individualized consultations. Visit the Writing Center to learn more about available services and how to make an appointment.
- Columbia American Language Program (ALP)
- Teachers College Community Language Program (CLP)
Career and Internship Support
Connect with your school’s career office for support with internships, job searches, interviewing, career planning, and communicating with prospective employers.
Global Leadership Advancing Student Success (GLASS) is a program designed to advance international student professional development in preparation for U.S. and global work cultures, leadership, and success. Through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on projects, ISSO GLASS empowers students to become global leaders ready to succeed in an interconnected world.
Financial Support
The International Student Hardship Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible international students experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
Additional University Resources
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