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Space Requests and Confirmation Process

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2017 Application for Pre-orientation Programs

During the week prior to the New Student Orientation Program, first-year Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students may apply to participate in one of our three pre-orientation programs:

Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COÖP - pronounced "coh-op")
Columbia Urban Experience (CUE)
International Student Orientation Program (ISOP)

All programs are amazing opportunities to meet other first-year students and share in a common experience.

Departments:

Orientation

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2017 Application for International Student Orientation Program

Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students may apply to the international Student Orientation Program. Please note that applicants who apply after the priority deadline (May 17, 2017) are not eligible for financial aid.

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Gender Identity *

Gender Identity refers to the labels that we use to describe ourselves. Some examples include woman, man, nonbinary, transgender man, cisgender woman, genderqueer, etc.

Pronouns in Use *

Pronouns refer to how a person wants to be referred to in the third person. Examples of pronouns include they/them/theirs, he/him/his, she/her/hers, ze/hir/hirs, and others.

Preferred Email Address *

Current Home City/Cities *

Current Home Country/Countries *

If Applicable, Country of Passport(s)

PID * C

You'll find your 10-digit Personal ID number (begins "C00") in your electronic admit letter or the decision response instructions in your admit packet. When entering this information , please provide only the nine digits following the "C."

UNI (Optional)

Your UNI (University Network ID) is the log-in name and password used to access many online services at Barnard/Columbia. It is also the first part of your official Barnard/Columbia email address.

Admission Status *

Early Decision

Regular Decision

Undergraduate School *

Columbia College

Columbia Engineering

International Student Orientation Program (ISOP): August 24-27

International Student Orientation Program (ISOP): August 24–27

The International Student Orientation Program is designed to prepare international students who have limited experience in the U.S. to transition into the U.S. culture, both inside and outside of the classroom, before the week-long New Student Orientation Program begins. ISOP combines informational events, exciting city outings, and tight-knit mentoring. It also gives students the opportunity to fully explore and understand their new home while taking care of basic necessities for a comfortable undergraduate experience. The total cost of the program is $300.00. If you are exploring whether ISOP is the right choice for you, please refer to this document: “Is ISOP right for me?”

Why do you want to participate in ISOP? *

What do you want to get from the ISOP experience? *

Native Language(s) - List all that apply. *

Please specify your visa type: *

Have you received any K-12 education in the United States? *

Yes

How many years were you a student in the U.S. K-12 system? *

Did you attend an international high school? *

Yes

Was English the language of instruction at your high school? *

Yes

Are you the first in your family to go to college? *

Yes

Are you the first in your family to study in the United States? *

Yes

What excites you most about living in the United States? *

What concerns do you have about moving to a new country/new school? *

Have you ever lived away from your family before? *

Yes

Please provide the approximate total time period. For example, 1 week/ 6 months/ 3 years, etc. *

Describe your experiences living/traveling in the United States. *

Were you here on vacation? For school? Did you travel alone?

Please rate your comfort level with the following *

	Very comfortable	Somewhat comfortable	Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable	Uncomfortable	Very uncomfortable
Making new friends who share similar background(s) *	Making new friends who share similar background(s) - Very comfortable	Making new friends who share similar background(s) - Somewhat comfortable	Making new friends who share similar background(s) - Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable	Making new friends who share similar background(s) - Uncomfortable	Making new friends who share similar background(s) - Very uncomfortable
Making new friends who share different background(s) *	Making new friends who share different background(s) - Very comfortable	Making new friends who share different background(s) - Somewhat comfortable	Making new friends who share different background(s) - Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable	Making new friends who share different background(s) - Uncomfortable	Making new friends who share different background(s) - Very uncomfortable
Moving to begin a life in a new country *	Moving to begin a life in a new country - Very comfortable	Moving to begin a life in a new country - Somewhat comfortable	Moving to begin a life in a new country - Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable	Moving to begin a life in a new country - Uncomfortable	Moving to begin a life in a new country - Very uncomfortable

Will you be traveling to the U.S. alone? *

Yes

Please list those who will be accompanying you (parents, siblings, etc.) *

Departments:

Orientation

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SEAS Dean Travel Fund Debrief Form

All funding recipients are required to complete a debrief form detailing outcomes and intentions for impact on campus.

Applicant Information

Funding Source Your Received *

First Name *

Last Name *

UNI *

Email *

Standing Year *

Student Group Information

To qualify, groups must be recognized by one of the University's governing boards: Activities Board at Columbia (ABC), Interschool Governing Board (IGB), Student Governing Board (SGB), Community Impact, InterGreek Council (IGC), Club Sports Governing Board (CSGB), or the Governing Board at Barnard (GBB).

Group Name *

Your Role in the Group *

Event Information

Event Name *

Please submit a group photo of the students representing your organization with a signage showing that you are at the event.

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png tif.

Summary Statements

Please explain how this opportunity has helped advance your personal or career goals. (Minimum: 250 Words) *

How do you plan to apply what you have learned or gained from this opportunity to enhance the Columbia student life community (i.e. your student group or the greater campus community)? (Minimum: 250 Words) *

Departments:

Student Engagement

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SEAS Dean Travel Fund

The dean of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) has provided opportunities for supplemental support to undergraduate engineering students to help support their co-curricular activities. The SEAS Dean Travel Fund has two tracks of funding for SEAS students who are in good academic and judicial standing, the Engineering Students Service Learning Travel Support Fund and the Engineering Groups Conference, Networking, and Competition Fund.

Applicant Information

Fund for Which You Are Applying *

First Name *

Last Name *

UNI *

Email *

Standing Year *

Adviser in the Berick Center for Student Advising *

Student Group Information

Group Name *

Group's Adviser *

Your Role in the Group *

Event Information

Event Name *

Is this a multi-day event? *

Yes

Event Start Date *

Year

Month

Day

Event End Date *

Year

Month

Day

Number of Attendees from Group *

Attendee Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Group Role *

Attendee Information 2

First Name *

Last Name *

Group Role *

Attendee Information 3

First Name *

Last Name *

Group Role *

Attendee Information 4

First Name *

Last Name *

Group Role *

Supporting Statements

Please explain this opportunity and how it will help advance your persona and career goals. (Minimum: 250 Words) *

What do you hope to learn or gain from this experience (i.e. skills, access to networks, program information, etc.)? (Minimum: 250 Words) *

How do you anticipate applying what you have learned or gained to enhance the Columbia student life community (i.e. your student group or the greater campus community)? (Minimum: 250 Words) *

Funding and Documentation

Amount of Support Funds Requested* *

Please explain why support funds are needed and disclose any other funding sources and amounts provided. *

Statement of Endorsement from Your Group’s President *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Event Flyers or Advertisements *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Registration/Participation Confirmation *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Travel Documentation (to Verify Estimated Costs) *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Accommodation Documentation (to Verify Costs) *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Authorization

By clicking "Submit" I acknowledge that I am a currently enrolled undergraduate student in The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. I agree that my academic and disciplinary status may be verified by the Berick Center for Student Advising and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. I understand that submitting this application takes the place of my legal signature, and I affirm that all the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

If awarded a fund, I agree to complete a SEAS Dean Travel Fund debrief form.

Departments:

Student Engagement