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Global Ambassador Program

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When is the application deadline?

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

EXTENDED deadline to apply is Friday, September 19th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

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What is the Global Ambassador Program?

GAP is a year-long international friendship program that aims to foster intercultural dialogue among Columbia's diverse student body. The program consists of students of different races, nationalities, classes, genders, sexual orientations, and class years. It provides a safe(r) space for discussing topics such as culture shock, communication styles, social perceptions, identity, and family traditions. GAP selects a cohort of approximately 20 ambassadors who participate in monthly dialogues led by student facilitators.

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ISOP 2015 Reunion R.S.V.P. Form

Miss your ISOP OL group? Want to catch up with your ISOP friends? If so, come to the ISOP 2015 Reunion! The ISOP Reunion will be held on Friday, October 2, at Jed D. Satow Conference Room (5th floor) in Lerner Hall from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Food and non alcoholic refreshment will be served.

Please complete the ISOP 2015 Reunion R.S.V.P. from below by Wednesday, September 23, 11:59 p.m.

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CU Safe Zone: Open Session Registration

Thank you for your interest in the CU Safe Zone program!

CU Safe Zone is a 3-hour training session that provides foundational knowledge needed to support and act in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities at Columbia University.

If you have any questions about CU Safe Zone or the open sessions, please email lgbtqa@columbia.edu.

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Multicultural Affairs

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What events will be happening during orientation week?

You will receive a schedule upon arrival but may refer back to this website for periodic updates.

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What do CUE participants eat?

Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during CUE are provided by Dining Services.

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Where do CUE participants sleep?

Students will move directly into their first year housing assignments on move-in day. However, the program takes place in Special Interest Community (SIC) housing throughout the duration of CUE week. Therefore, academic year housing is not accessible during CUE week. Students are instructed to pack a week’s worth of their belongings to take with them to the SIC house.

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When does CUE happen?

The program for the incoming class of 2023 will occur August 18-24, 2019.

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How selective is CUE?

CUE is a selective program as there is a high interest from incoming first-years and we only accept 60 participants. For this reason, we encourage anyone interested in service and social justice to demonstrate why they would be a good fit for the program and how the program aligns with their goals.

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