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International Student Programs and Services

How can I meet other international students, students from my country or with my background?

While we always encourage every student to learn from various communities and cultures while at Columbia and in New York, we understand the need to connect with others who share a similar background during your transition to campus life. Columbia offers over thirty cultural organizations that create spaces for all students who are interested in and/or share a particular culture, and who are excited to share that culture and experiences with the greater campus community.

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How can I contact alumni to work with my student group on campus?

If your student group is interested in connecting with international alumni, please contact Chia-Ying Pan, Director of Education, Outreach & International Student Support, with your request. You may be asked to provide further detail.

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Can I join any student group?

Yes. While student groups are open to all students, some groups may require an audition, application or other requirements to join. Many simply allow you to start attending meetings at any time to participate and encourage you to do so. Two large-scale events that showcase student groups at Columbia include an Activities Fair during New Student Orientation Program and the Activities Day fair held every September.
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I want to be involved in student groups. Are there groups that are good for international students?

Columbia has nearly 350 student organizations and international students are encouraged to join any group(s) of interest. Group categories include academic, activist, advocacy, club sports, competition, cultural, dance, governing boards, humanitarian, community service, Fraternity and Sorority Life, LGBTQA, media, music performance, performance, pre-professional, publications, religious, spiritual, social education, special interest, student councils and theater.

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Resources and FAQs

The Frequently Asked Questions page addresses common needs for international undergraduate students in Columbia Coll

Programs and Events

International @ Columbia is committed to providing a caring and supportive atmosphere focused on international students through a variety of academic and student life resources.

Supplemental Funding Request Event Evaluation

Thank you for planning an event during Winter Break 2012-2013. ISPS hopes you found the funding useful to carry out your event and appreciates receiving feedback.

This evaluation must be submitted within 5 business days after the event in order to receive funds approved. After we receive the evaluation and total budget spent, the total spent will be transferred into the appropriate account (i.e.- if you request $200 for the event and spend only $178, $178 will be transferred into your area account).  

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Thanksgiving Day Dinner 2012 RSVP

Thursday, November 22, 2012
John Jay Dining Hall
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This special event will bring you opportunities for connection and sharing in addition to a delicious catered meal of: Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, roasted vegetables, candied yams, roasted potatoes, assorted holiday pies and beverages.
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International Definitions

Columbia Definitions

The community at Columbia is inclusive of various definitions of the term “international student” to provide support and programming.

Parents and Families

Whether you live abroad or in the United States, issues like travel to campus, visa applications, what to pack, living on campus during school breaks, and how to stay in touch across time zones wil

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