Dear Postbac Premed Students,

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2 Dear Postbac Premed Students, On behalf of my colleagues in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, I am happy to welcome you to Columbia University. At today s New Student Orientation you will meet the Postbac Premed Program advising team, the Premedical Association (PMA) officers, current students, and many others who will help you navigate your premedical education at Columbia. Most important, you will get to know your peers, whom you will find to be a vital source of support, encouragement, and inspiration throughout your time in the Program and beyond. Orientation is designed to acquaint you with life at Columbia and in the Postbac Premed Program. Undoubtedly you will hear more information than you can absorb all at once. Just remember, whenever you are unsure of what to do, your advisor is available to assist you. Congratulations on your acceptance. We are thrilled that you chose to join our distinguished academic community, and we look forward to collaborating with you on this journey towards realizing your future in medicine. Best wishes, Victoria Rosner Senior Associate Dean Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program

3 Important Information... 4 Mandatory Orientation Schedule. 7 Extended Orientation Schedule..15 Upcoming Fall 2014 Events 38 Placement Exams Postbac Premed Program Office. 42 GS Student Life..44 Postbac Student Resources..45 Important Phone Numbers. 49 Columbia University Terminology Civil Behavior and Community Standards and Academic Integrity.. 52 Community Principles Copyright Information 56 Postbac Orientation Leaders GS Orientation Contact Information 58

4 The mandatory programs during New Student Orientation are dedicated to welcoming all new students to the School of General Studies and easing their transitions into this academic and social community. These sessions will provide resources that are important to your success at Columbia University. Extended Orientation events continue all week and into the weekend. These events are not mandatory; however, those that are planned from social events to information sessions and workshops will help foster your success at Columbia University. Throughout Orientation there are joint four-school events for incoming students in Barnard College (BC), Columbia College (CC), School of General Studies (GS), and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Joint events are attended by incoming students from all four of the undergraduate schools at Columbia University. When you attend any of the Orientation events, always wear your laminated orientation nametag; if you do not have it, you will not be admitted. The schedule of events contained in this booklet was accurate at the time of printing. Because it is possible that events may have been updated, please visit for additional information. Also, please refer to the Guidebook smartphone application for any schedule changes. For questions about GS Orientation, please contact us. Online: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/orientation Phone:

5 Activate your UNI account as soon as possible; this will provide you with access to multiple student services and online resources. Many classes post syllabi and readings on CourseWorks and require students to post written comments to a class bulletin board. In addition, GS sends official notices about academic deadlines and policies, and school events to your Columbia address. All s to Columbia affiliates should be sent through your Columbia , also known as LionMail. LionMail will be the primary method of communication between you and the University community. All pertinent information regarding academics, student life, and financial aid will be ed to your LionMail account. Learn more about LionMail at To obtain your official Columbia University student ID card, you must go to the ID Office in 204 Kent Hall after Orientation Day. A student services representative will take your photograph and print your CUID while you wait. Remember to bring a photo ID with you, such as your driver s license. Your CUID will provide access to many of Columbia s buildings as well as the GS Lounge in Lewisohn Hall (if your card does not work, please go to 111A Low Memorial Library to have your card activated). You will also need your CUID for access to some campus events, and it can also be used to get discounts at neighborhood stores, discounted tickets for movies and cultural events such as Broadway shows through CUArts, and free entrance to various New York City museums. Getting your CUID should be a priority this week. Learn more at Butler Library, Columbia s main library, contains reserve readings for most courses and is open this week. Before students return next week, we recommend that you visit the library and begin familiarizing yourself with the facilities. A library orientation session is highly recommended and is offered during Extended Orientation.

6 Bus and subway fares are $2.50 per ride. Buses only accept coins (no pennies or bills) or a MetroCard. MetroCards can be purchased at any subway station, including the train station at 116th Street and Broadway. You can also get the 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard for $30 or 30-Day Unlimited MetroCard for $112. A $1 fee is charged for each new MetroCard purchased. Transfers from bus to bus, subway to bus, or bus to subway are free for two hours using the same MetroCard you used initially. You may not transfer from subway to bus or vice versa with single ride MetroCards. You can transfer between subway trains as long as you do not exit the turnstile. Learn more at The Office of Disability Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable accommodations and support services. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to policy, practice, and programs that provide equal access for students with disabilities. Examples include the administration of exams, services such as note-taking, sign language interpreters, assistive technology, and coordination of accessible housing needs. Accommodation plans and services are custom designed to match the disability-related needs of each student and are determined according to documented needs and the student s program requirements. Registration includes submission of both the Application for Accommodations and Services and disability documentation. The application and disability documentation guidelines are available online and at Disability Services. Students are encouraged to register within the first two weeks of the semester to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be made for that term. Please note that students are not eligible to receive accommodations until the registration process is complete. Office of Disability Services Wien Hall, Main Floor Suite 108A 411 West 116th Street, Mail Code 3711 New York, New York (voice and TTY) disability@columbia.edu health.columbia.edu/disability-services

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8 8:30-9:30 a.m. Postbac Planning Session (PPS) 408 Lewisohn Hall, Baer Room This mandatory Postbac Planning Session (PPS) is for those students who have not yet attended a session. All students must attend a PPS prior to making an appointment with their advisors, who will register them for classes. This is the last PPS before the term starts. Attendance will be taken. 9:30-9:50 a.m. Orientation Check-In & Breakfast Campus-side Entrance, Lerner Hall Check in and enjoy breakfast with fellow incoming students and the Postbac Orientation Leaders :50 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the Postbac Program Roone Arledge Cinema, Second Floor, Lerner Hall Peter J. Awn, Dean, School of General Studies Victoria Rosner, Senior Associate Dean, Postbac Premed Program Ella Cornell, Senior Vice President, Premedical Association 11-11:50 a.m. Group Meeting with Your Academic Advisor Various Locations, Lerner Hall Learn more about the advising relationship and how your advisor can help you throughout your academic career at Columbia. Victoria Rosner, Senior Associate Dean Andrew Sunshine, Director Brian (Mike) Allen, Assistant Dean Limary Carrasquillo, Assistant Dean Sharon Smith, Assistant Dean Ramp Lounge East, Second Floor Room 568, Fifth Floor Room 477, Fourth Floor Satow Room, Fifth Floor Room 569, Fifth Floor

9 12-12:50 p.m. Lunch Ferris Booth, Third Floor, Lerner Hall Pick up your lunch and join a group to mix and mingle with fellow incoming students. Orientation Leaders will also be available to welcome you, answer questions, and share insights. 1-1:20 p.m. Individual Responsibility and Community Standards Roone Arledge Cinema, Second Floor, Lerner Hall This important plenary session will review with students Columbia s Rules of Conduct and Community Standards especially as they pertain to academic freedom, academic integrity, freedom of speech, and personal conduct. 1:20-2:50 p.m. Sexual Violence & Gender-Based Misconduct Roone Arledge Cinema, Second Floor, Lerner Hall Sexual violence and gender-based misconduct are behaviors that can be prevented by our community s commitment to addressing the problem. This is a mandatory session that will introduce the spectrum of sexual violence and gender-based misconduct. You will learn about your rights, protections and responsibilities under the University s policies. Additionally, participants will get the facts about coercion and alcohol-involved sexual violence, and will learn more about the essential components of consent. Let s work together to end all forms of sexual violence and gender-based misconduct on Columbia s campus.

10 These brief breakout sessions are designed to give you more indepth information about certain topics, activities, and resources. 3-3:50 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION I Postbac Coaching Program 555 Lerner Hall, Fifth Floor Join Postbac Premed students who are in the glide year and who are leading the Postbac Coaching Program this semester. The Postbac Coaching Program is open to students in their first year, and will include sessions on studying for success in the sciences, managing the psychological and social demands of the program, and building a successful support network. Campus Safety Information Session Party Space, First Floor, Lerner Hall Ricardo Morales, Columbia Manager for Crime Prevention Programs Learn about personal safety on campus and in New York City and what Columbia University Public Safety can do for you. 4-4:50 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION II GS STUDENT PANELS The panels during this breakout session are conducted by the GS undergraduate and Postbac Orientation Leaders who will share the stories of their own transitions to Columbia. They will discuss specific resources that helped them in their transitions, which in turn may help you as you begin your journey in the Postbac Premed Program. Volunteer, Research, and Community Involvement Opportunities for Postbac Students 555 Lerner Hall, Fifth Floor Current students will share their experiences with volunteering, clinical and research opportunities, hands-on experience in health care, and getting involved at Columbia.

11 4-4:50 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION II (cont.) Student Veterans: Transitioning from Service to School Satow Room, Fifth Floor, Lerner Hall Join current GS student-veterans who have successfully transitioned to academic life after serving in the U.S. Armed Forces for a meet and greet and for advice on succeeding at Columbia. Balancing School, Family, and Parenting Ramp Lounge East, Second Floor, Lerner Hall In this session, current GS undergraduate and Postbac Premed students will share their experiences handling family responsibilities while attending Columbia. International Students at Columbia University Ramp Lounge West, Second Floor, Lerner Hall Many GS students have come from around the world to attend Columbia. Hear from current international students about their experiences moving to New York City, transitioning to Columbia, and meeting other GS students. Working Students and Part-time Students 569 Lerner Hall, Fifth Floor Learn more about how to manage your work, social and academic life from students who are successfully balancing these responsibilities.

12 5-7 p.m. Welcome Party Location to be announced. The Welcome Party is a chance to wind down, relax, and socialize. Complimentary food will be served. This event is sponsored by the General Studies Student Council (GSSC) and the Premedical Association (PMA). 5:45-6:45 p.m. Placement Exams 517 Hamilton Hall Many incoming Postbac students are required to take the Placement Exams in mathematics and chemistry. In addition to this scheduled test time, other exam times are listed at and in this booklet. Students taking Exams should bring a calculator and pencils. Welcome Party 5 to 7 p.m. Location to be announced.

13 9 a.m p.m. Extended Orientation Programs 207 Mathematics Hall Please see the following section in this booklet for the schedule of Extended Orientation Programs. 12-1:15 p.m. Lunch GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Pick up your boxed lunch and join a group of your fellow students to mix and mingle; you will be joined by Orientation Leaders who will welcome you, answer questions, and share insights. 1:30-2:20 p.m. Academic Resource Center Information Session 301 Pupin Hall R.J. Jenkins, Senior Assistant Dean of Students Sara Remedios, Assistant Dean of Students Learn more about the free tutoring and academic support services offered by the Academic Resource Center (ARC), as well as practical insights and techniques that will provide you with the confidence and direction to begin navigating your career as a GS student. 2:30-3:20 p.m. CU Step UP! - A Prosocial Bystander Intervention Program 301 Pupin Hall Step UP! is a prosocial bystander intervention program that educates students to be proactive in helping others. The emphasis in this session will be on bystander intervention and how you can make a positive change as a new member of the Columbia community. Bystanders outnumber perpetrators 20 to 1, and if everyone on campus did something to disrupt concerning behaviors that support violence, there could be fewer incidents of sexual violence on campus. Let's work together to make Columbia University a safer, supportive community that is intolerant of sexual violence.

14 3:30-4:20 p.m. Focus on the Financials 301 Pupin Hall Skip Bailey, Director of Educational Financing Daniel Rodriguez, Associate Director of Educational Financing Learn more about financial responsibilities and resources to help you budget and pay for your GS education. Topics include understanding your student account statement, late fees, and financial planning and advising. 4:30-6 p.m. Faculty Panel with Professors in the Sciences 301 Pupin Hall Professor Luis Campos, Department of Chemistry Professor Jeremy Dodd, Department of Physics Professor Deborah Mowshowitz, Department of Biological Sciences Students are invited to meet selected faculty members from the chemistry, physics and biology departments to learn more about how to succeed in the sciences.

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16 9-9:50 a.m. Predent, Prevet, and Allied Health Information Session 207 Mathematics Hall This session will focus on career paths in the dental, veterinary, and allied health fields. Students interested in learning more about these career paths will gain an enhanced understanding of curricular requirements, application trends, and expectations for experience working with patients :50 a.m. Linkage Programs Information Session 207 Mathematics Hall Students interested in applying via linkage to a medical or dental school are invited to attend this information session, which will cover topics such as choosing a school, the nomination and application process, and the pros and cons of linking :50 a.m. Clinical Volunteering Opportunities 207 Mathematics Hall This session will cover how to get started in volunteering, how to fulfill the 120-hour requirement for clinical experience in the Postbac Premed Program, and how to get off to a strong start with this portion of your premedical journey. 12-1:15 p.m. Lunch GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Pick up your boxed lunch and join a lunch group to mix and mingle with fellow new students; you will be joined by Orientation Leaders who will welcome you, answer questions, and share insights. 1-6 p.m. MANDATORY ORIENTATION PROGRAMS 301 Pupin Hall Please see the previous section on pages 13 and 14 in this booklet for the schedule of Mandatory Orientation Programs.

17 7-8 p.m. New Student Pizza Night GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Before the Speed Meeting Party, we will be serving delicious New York City pizza. Get to know your fellow incoming GS students as well as the GS Orientation Leaders. 8-9 p.m. Speed Meeting Party Lewisohn Lawn The GS Speed Meeting Party is the best place to meet new GS undergrad and Postbac Premed students in a very short amount of time. You will spend two minutes telling someone about yourself and then spend two minutes learning about them.

18 9-9:45 a.m. Financial Aid Q&A 408 Lewisohn Hall, Baer Room Skip Bailey, Director of Educational Financing This session will provide more information about financial planning and resources, how to budget and pay for your GS education, and how to understand your student account statement :15 a.m. Studying for the Sciences 207 Mathematics Hall Join GS undergraduate premed students, Postbac Premed students, and advisors from the Postbac Premed Office and Dean of Students Office, who will share their insights on how to succeed in the gateway sciences at Columbia. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Columbia Health Expo Hartley Courtyard (in front of Hartley Hall) Rain Location: Lerner Hall Ramps Learn more about Columbia Health and get to know the programs, services, initiatives, and staff as you enjoy interactive activities, resources, and exclusive prizes. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Academic Resources Fair Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall This fair is your opportunity to navigate the vast academic resources available to you as a Columbia student. Meet faculty representatives from every academic department, program, and advising office. Ask questions, obtain program information and materials, and learn about upcoming academic events.

19 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Time Management 207 Mathematics Hall R.J. Jenkins, Senior Assistant Dean of Students Sara Remedios, Assistant Dean of Students This session will offer valuable insights into organizing your time to allow you to accomplish all your assignments and goals while at Columbia. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mingle with the GS Orientation Leaders & Peer Advisors GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Stop by the GS Lounge between Orientation events to mingle with GS Orientation Leaders and Peer Advisors and get answers to your questions about the transition to Columbia. OLs and Peer Advisors will also be available to answer questions about electronic resources (including SSOL and CourseWorks) that are available to you as a Columbia student. Coffee will be served. 1-1:45 p.m. Making the Transition 602 Lewisohn Hall Learn how to make a successful transition to Columbia. This workshop will cover strategies to help you maintain balance, ease into academic life, cultivate healthy relationships, and find the resources you need to support your well-being. 2-3:15 p.m. Insider s Guide to the Libraries 203 Butler Library, Main Level Learn how to navigate the libraries, access online scholarly resources, and get help with your research. This session will provide details about where to find books, films, course reserves, networked printing, study spaces, and subject-specialist librarians. You will need your Columbia University ID to enter Butler Library. This session is repeated on Thursday, August 28 at 4 p.m.

20 3:30-4:45 p.m. Active Reading & Note-Taking Strategies 207 Mathematics Hall R.J. Jenkins, Senior Assistant Dean of Students Sara Remedios, Assistant Dean of Students During this session you will learn strategies to help manage your reading assignments and organize your notes to prepare for exams. 3:30-5 p.m. GS Student-Led Campus Tour Visitors Center, 213 Low Memorial Library, Second Floor Discover more about Columbia University s history, architecture, famous alumni, folklore, and favorite study spots on a Postbac student-led tour through the Morningside campus. Tours depart from the Visitors Center on the second floor of Low Memorial Library. 5-5:45 p.m. Meet the GS Peer Advisors GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Join us for a meet and greet with one of your most valuable resources for a successful first year at Columbia. The GS Peer Advisors are student leaders who are specifically trained to serve as an advising resource to incoming students throughout the year. Coffee and snacks will be served.

21 6-8 p.m. Orientation Leader Sibling Dinner GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Before heading to the Community Forum, get to know students from the other undergraduate schools over dinner. Pick up your meal from the GS Lounge and your Orientation Leader will inform you of your meeting location p.m. Community Forum Levien Gymnasium, Enter at 120 th Street and Broadway Wear your Columbia gear when we get together with the new students of BC, CC, GS, and SEAS. We will celebrate our new community and honor the history of Barnard College and Columbia University. Afterward, head over to Low Plaza for a surprise celebration.

22 10-11:15 a.m. Feeling Conspicuous in the Classroom 428 Pupin Hall R.J. Jenkins, Senior Assistant Dean of Students Sara Remedios, Assistant Dean of Students This workshop is designed to help you better understand social norms on campus and feel better about how you fit in. 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Premedical Association Information Session 602 Lewisohn Hall Join Premedical Association (PMA) officers to learn how to get involved in the Postbac community and to hear about exciting upcoming Postbac-only events. PMA auxiliary groups, including Social Justice Medicine and the Surgery Club, will also be in attendance. 1-4:30 p.m. Mingle with the GS Orientation Leaders & Peer Advisors GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Stop by the GS Lounge between Orientation events to mingle with GS Orientation Leaders and Peer Advisors and get answers to your questions about the transition to Columbia. OLs and Peer Advisors will also be available to answer questions about electronic resources (including SSOL and CourseWorks) that are available to you as a Columbia student. Coffee will be served.

23 1-2:15 p.m. Financial Aid Strategies Lewisohn Hall, Baer Room Skip Bailey, Director of Educational Financing Learn the basics of financial aid strategies, including budgeting, understanding your Columbia bill, how enrolling in summer term impacts financial aid, and more. Students will also receive a financial aid application, timeline for applying, and financial aid deadlines. This workshop goes beyond what is covered earlier in the week and is centered on making the financial aid process more manageable. This session will not focus on international student needs. This session will be repeated on Friday, August 29 at 10 a.m. 1-2:15 p.m. LionSHARE, Columbia s Online Job and Internship Database 428 Pupin Hall Learn how to effectively use the Center for Career Education s online job and internship database, LionSHARE. This session will cover how to create job search agents to notify you of new positions of interest, how to successfully search and apply for positions, and requirements for participating in recruitment programs. 4-5:15 p.m. Insider s Guide to the Libraries 203 Butler Library, Main Level Learn how to navigate the libraries, access online scholarly resources, and get help with your research. This session will provide details about where to find books, films, course reserves, networked printing, study spaces, and subject-specialist librarians. You will need your Columbia University ID to enter Butler Library.

24 4:30-5:15 p.m. GS LGBTQA Meet & Greet 408 Lewisohn Hall, Baer Room Meet LGBTQA students at GS and learn about getting involved with Columbia s queer student organizations. Members of GS Alliance, the LGBTQA student organization for GS students, will be in attendance. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Resources for Students with Families GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall This workshop will cover a variety of Columbia University resources for students with families and children offered by the Office of Work Life, the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), and the Columbia University Family Support Network (CUFSN). This workshop is open both to incoming students and to their families and partners. 6:30-7:30 p.m. New Student Dinner GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Get to know your fellow incoming GS students as well as the Orientation Leaders at the New Student Dinner. After dinner, the group will go downtown together to the NYC Event p.m. NYC Event: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum West 46 th Street and 12 th Avenue Celebrate the start of your Columbia University experience with a party on the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft carrier on the Hudson River overlooking the NYC skyline. Dance on the flight deck, mosey through the museum exhibits, and join together with students from all four undergraduate schools. Starting out at the 116th St. 1 train, head downtown to the 50th Street station. Orientation Leaders will be stationed along the way to guide you to the event.

25 Veterans & NROTC Orientation Program FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 9 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Incoming School of General Studies students are invited to attend a half-day orientation aimed at introducing military veteran and NROTC students to the resources available to them in support of their transitions from the armed forces to student life at Columbia. 9-10:15 a.m. Welcome Breakfast for Incoming Student Veterans Skyline Dining Room, Fourth Floor, Faculty House Welcome remarks will be made by Peter J. Awn, Dean of the School of General Studies and Tom Harford, GS Dean of Students. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Veterans Benefits Presentation Skyline Dining Room, Fourth Floor, Faculty House 11:30 a.m p.m. Veterans Student Panel Skyline Dining Room, Fourth Floor, Faculty House 12-1 p.m. Resource Fair Garden Room One, First Floor, Faculty House 1:15-2:30 p.m. Veteran Alumni Orientation Panel & Lunch GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Faculty House 64 Morningside Drive New York, New York fachouse@columbia.edu facultyhouse.columbia.edu

26 10:30-11:45 a.m. Financial Aid Strategies Lewisohn Hall, Baer Room Skip Bailey, Director of Educational Financing Learn the basics of financial aid strategies, including budgeting, understanding your Columbia bill, how enrolling in summer term impacts financial aid, and more. Students will also receive a financial aid application, timeline for applying, and financial aid deadlines. This workshop goes beyond what is covered earlier in the week and is centered on making the financial aid process more manageable. This session will not focus on international student needs :45 p.m. Arts Initiative Information Session 602 Lewisohn Hall The Arts Initiative aims to make the arts a meaningful part of every Columbian s experience and to promote a life-long involvement with the arts. Join members of the Arts Initiative staff to find out how to make the most of its myriad of programs and resources, including the Arts Initiative website, discounted movie and Broadway tickets through the Ticket and Information Center, free museum access through Passport to New York, ArtsLink, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation Fund, and more. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Multicultural Meet & Greet 602 Lewisohn Hall You are invited to mingle and connect with students and administrators who identify as having traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Snacks will be served.

27 2:30-5:30 p.m. Mingle with the GS Orientation Leaders & Peer Advisors GS Lounge, Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall Stop by the GS Lounge between Orientation events to mingle with GS Orientation Leaders and Peer Advisors and get answers to your questions about the transition to Columbia. OLs and Peer Advisors will also be available to answer questions about electronic resources (including SSOL and CourseWorks) that are available to you as a Columbia student. Coffee will be served. 2:30-3:45 p.m. Feeling Confident in the Classroom (and What to Do When You Do Not Know What to Do) 207 Mathematics Hall Sara Remedios, Assistant Dean of Students This workshop will explore common academic worries and participants will brainstorm strategies for success. 4-5 p.m. LGBTQA Snack Break James Room, Fourth Floor, Barnard Hall You are invited to join returning students and administrators for a casual snack to discuss LGBTQA life at Barnard and Columbia. Find out about resources, programs, and groups on campus that are available for you.

28 8:15-10 p.m. Shabbat Dinner Diana Center Lobby, Barnard Campus Enjoy a free Shabbat dinner with your fellow students. Registration is required by Thursday, August 28 at 12 p.m. For up-to-date information and sign-up details, please visit or call Columbia/Barnard Hillel at :30 p.m. Open Mic Night Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall From dancing to playing the ukulele to reciting poetry, the new students are a talented bunch. Sip some coffee, soak in the atmosphere, and do not be afraid to share your own talent. Sign-ups will be at the door on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8 p.m.

29 3-5:30 p.m. Green Spaces and Eco Design Tour Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Join the EcoReps for a walk through Midtown to tour an urban farm in Hell s Kitchen, walk through several cutting-edge, LEEDcertified buildings, and finish up in Bryant Park. Along the way, EcoReps will discuss the role of sustainability in NYC, examine current developments in green design, and consider how best to get involved in the sustainability movement during your time at Columbia. 3-5:30 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Museum of Modern Art Meet at Alma Mater on Low Memorial Library Steps Picasso. Van Gogh. Warhol. Pollock. See the works of these revolutionary artists and many others at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Admission to the museum is free with your CUID. 3-6 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Downtown / Financial District Meet at the Columbia Gates, 116 th Street and Broadway Spanning from the South Street Seaport to the Financial District to Battery Park, a trip downtown to lower Manhattan is worth the trek. Along the way, check out famous sites like Stone Street and Trinity Church, Columbia s first home in p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Metropolitan Museum of Art Meet at Alma Mater on Low Memorial Library Steps Explore the masterpieces including an array of sculptures, paintings and other art forms from around the world at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) with fellow students. Entrance to the Metropolitan Museum of Art is free with your CUID.

30 3-6 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: East Village Meet at the Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway In the early 1960s, the East Village became a mecca for artists, musicians, and hippies in New York City. Now, numerous art venues, cultural hotspots, and restaurants call this neighborhood home. Visit historic St. Mark's Place, Alphabet City, and Union Square. 8 p.m. - Midnight Neighborhood Tour: Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour Meet at Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway Take a night tour on the softly-lit bridge as it overlooks the glowing Manhattan skyline. Once across the East River, enjoy the new Brooklyn Bridge Park, and capture some breathtaking photos p.m. Late Night Entertainment: Upright Citizens Brigade Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall Enjoy an exciting live performance from the Upright Citizens Brigade, New York City s leading theatre group for improv, sketch and standup comedy.

31 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: West Village Meet at the Broadway Gates, 116 th Street and Broadway The West Village is considered the heart of the art community on the West Side. Trendy galleries, chic boutiques, and cool nightclubs attract people of all backgrounds to the area. Your guide will show you the narrowest house in New York City, introduce you to Magnolia Bakery s cupcakes, and show you the famous Stonewall Inn, among other historical sites. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Park Slope Meet at Alma Mater on Low Memorial Library Steps In Park Slope, Brooklyn, you can find historic buildings, hip restaurants, and trendy shops including the Montauk Club, the Squad 1 Firehouse, Montgomery Place, Prospect Park, and more. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Williamsburg Meet at Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway One of the trendiest neighborhoods in NYC, Williamsburg is home to great art, food, shopping, and more while being comfortably nestled in northern Brooklyn. On this tour, you will visit exciting locations like the Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn Flea Market, and Music Hall of Williamsburg.

32 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Highline & Meatpacking District Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Originally built to facilitate the movement of dangerous freight trains across Manhattan, the High Line railway was fully operational from 1934 to Recently renovated for use as a public park, the High Line first opened to the public in June of Discover this innovative urban park and take advantage of the fantastic, elevated views of New York s famous Meatpacking District, the former home of the city s slaughterhouses and packing plants. The area is now a fashionable place to live, full of trendy shops, striking architecture, and hip restaurants. 1-3 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: South Street Seaport Meet at the Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway Come and admire the revitalization of NYC s original waterfront district. Walk along Pier 17 and explore a space that is both a reflection of modern day Manhattan and a preservation of its rich history. This tour will take you through the new seaport where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Brooklyn Bridge, as well the Brooklyn skyline. You can also enjoy outdoor entertainment and shopping, or simply relax and enjoy the day. 1:30-3 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Local Farmer s Markets and Thrift Shops Meet at the Sundial on College Walk The Union Square Farmer s Market is New York City s biggest and most iconic greenmarket, and for any student interested in local and sustainable food choices, visiting it is a must. Come explore the market with the EcoReps, on a tour that will also include visiting the Strand Book Store, which boasts a selection of books new and used 18 miles long, and East Village Thrift Shop. On the tour, we will discuss and explore ways to be green in your purchases, whether that means supporting local agriculture or buying a used textbook.

33 3-7 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Just Desserts Meet at Alma Mater on Low Memorial Library Steps Tour the city while tasting truffles, tarts, and more. This tour will take you through various iconic neighborhoods in Manhattan to sample sweets from some of the most delicious dessert spots in NYC, which include bakeries with gluten-free and vegan options. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Performance Showcase Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall The Performance Showcase features Barnard and Columbia s finest performing arts student groups who put on a spectacular show to exhibit the talented community. Experience the organizations that entertain and inspire us year-round through singing, dancing, acting and more.

34 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Brooklyn Bridge Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Take in the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines while strolling across one of the world s most well-known bridges. After crossing into Brooklyn, enjoy a slice of New York s famous brick oven pizza as well as homemade ice cream at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Harlem Meet at the Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway Take this chance to explore Harlem, a rich and vibrant Manhattan neighborhood famous for jazz music and soul food p.m. Neighborhood Tour: 5 th Ave & Rockefeller Plaza Meet at the Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway Take a stroll through one of the most famous shopping districts in the world where you can check out the latest New York fashions, glamorous window displays, and Rockefeller Center p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown & Little Italy Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Visit two of New York City s most culturally rich neighborhoods. Explore the abundance of restaurants, shops, and outdoor market stalls at one of the largest Chinatowns in the United States. Next to Chinatown is New York s famous Little Italy on Mulberry Street.

35 12-3:30 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Destination NYC Meet at Alma Mater on Low Memorial Library Steps This comprehensive sightseeing tour will show you our city s most well-known landmarks, including Lincoln Center, Times Square, and Grand Central Station. 12-3:30 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: SoHo Meet at the Columbia Gates, 116 th Street and Broadway Formerly the Cast Iron District, short for South of Houston Street (pronounced Howston ), but known simply as SoHo, this neighborhood is one of New York s largest hubs for shopping and one of Manhattan s trendiest spots. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Neighborhood Tour: Brooklyn Heights Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Brooklyn Heights is one of the most beautiful and expensive neighborhoods in the outer boroughs of New York City. Learn about the city s past and present at the Brooklyn Historical Society, take a picture on the promenade with a view of the NYC skyline, and check out the amazing architecture.

36 1:30-3 p.m. The EcoReps Green Tour Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Join the EcoReps for a tour of Columbia and Barnard s most sustainable and energy-efficient buildings and campus sites. View the fabulous new composters that will process all your food scraps, visit our local garden, and learn about all of the sustainability initiatives on campus p.m. Welcome to JJ s Place JJ s Place, John Jay Lower Level JJ s Place is a favorite dining hall among Columbia students. Get acquainted with this late-night hangout as an all-star dining staff treats you to free burgers, paninis, fries, shakes, salads, Jamba Juice, and more.

37 8-9 a.m. Pilates Tuesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 28 Barnard Studio 2, Basement of Barnard Hall Strengthen and center your body and mind with early morning Pilates. Mats provided. 8-9 a.m. Running Start Tuesday, August 26 through Thursday, August 28 Meet at the Sundial on College Walk Get a head start on your day with a refreshing run through Riverside Park! 8-9 a.m. Sunrise Saunter Tuesday, August 26 through Thursday, August 28 Meet at the Barnard Gates, 117 th Street and Broadway Rise and shine with a leisurely stroll through Riverside Park! 8-9 a.m. Yoga Wednesday, August 27 Barnard Studio 2, Basement of Barnard Hall Relax and rejuvenate with morning yoga. Mats provided.

38 Throughout the academic year, the Postbac Premed Program Office, the GS Dean of Students Office, the Center for Career Education (CCE), and student organizations host a variety of events for GS students. Please visit the Postbac website, along with the twice-weekly Postbac Premed News and Announcements to confirm dates, times, and locations of all events that are printed on the following pages. Columbia Activities Day College Walk, Low Plaza, and Butler Plaza Friday, September 5, 12-4 p.m. Activities Day is your first opportunity to get involved in campus life. More than 300 student organizations will be present with many offering giveaways and performances throughout the day. Center for Career Education (CCE) Open House Center for Career Education, East Campus, Lower Level Friday, September 12, 12-4 p.m. Join the CCE staff to learn about the myriad of services offered by CCE. Food will be served. Leadership Workshop Series Location to be announced. Wednesday, September 17, 1:30 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 1:30 2:30 p.m. You are invited to attend a monthly workshop series, sponsored by the GS Office of Student Life, that aims to provide leadership development opportunities for students to achieve goals in the areas of campus engagement, academic achievement and nonuniversity related roles.

39 Discussions on Diversity Location to be announced. Monday, September 22, 2:30 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 1:30 2:30 p.m. At this session, you are invited to connect with GS students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and develop relationships and support systems for each other. Apple Picking Trip with GS Student Life Applewood Orchards, 82 Four Corners Road, Warwick, NY Friday, October 10 Join the GS Office of Student Life for an off- campus excursion to upstate New York. Applewood Orchards provides pumpkin picking, apple picking, wine tasting, and a farm store. Transportation will be provided to and from Applewood Orchards. This event is open to all GS students as well as families and loved ones. Registration is required. ReOrientation Location to be announced. Tuesday, October 28, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 5-7 p.m. ReOrientation is designed to provide a refresher on all of the resources you learned about during Orientation week. This series of workshops and events is designed to support both new and current GS students and will highlight campus resources that will help you succeed at Columbia. Postbac-Specific Events The following sessions are a sampling of the upcoming Postbacspecific events. Please visit the Postbac website, for details on dates, times and locations, as well as additional events. CUMC Research Associates Information Session Weill Cornell Research Associates Information Session Child Health Research Associates Program Information Session Linkage Panel Postbac Premed/MS Bioethics Program Information Session Postbac Premed/MS Human Nutrition Open House

40 Placement Exams in mathematics and chemistry are required for some students to help determine what level of mathematics or chemistry they are prepared to take. Please note that each Placement Exam may only be taken once. For details about exam preparation, format and scoring, and to help determine if you need to take a mathematics or chemistry Placement Exam, please visit In some cases, students with disabilities are entitled to accommodations related to administration of examinations, including placement exams. Such accommodations must be specified as well as authorized by the Columbia University Office of Disability Services, based on an assessment of the disability and appropriate documentation. Once all required documentation is received, the authorization process can often take a month, so please plan appropriately. Students with learning disabilities or other disabilities that may warrant an accommodation should contact the Office of Disability Services immediately upon receipt of the GS Acceptance Packet. Exams Administered by the Office of Disability Services Students who take a Placement Exam through the Office of Disability Services will receive their scores within hours via . More Information: health.columbia.edu/disability-services

41 The following exams will be given during the times and dates below. Only one exam may be taken per hour. All exams are offered each hour. Mathematics I Placement into Pre-Calculus Mathematics II Placement into Calculus Chemistry Placement into General Chemistry 45 minutes 16/20 40 minutes 9/12 1 hour 23/44 Monday, August 25 Tuesday, August 26 Wednesday, August 27 Thursday, August 28 Friday, August 29 5:45 p.m. Only one exam may be taken. The exam will not interfere with Orientation Day. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. All exams given. Only one exam may be taken per hour. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. All exams given. Only one exam may be taken per hour. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. All exams given. Only one exam may be taken per hour. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. **NO 6 p.m. EXAM. All exams given. Only one exam may be taken per hour. 517 Hamilton Hall 517 Hamilton Hall 517 Hamilton Hall 517 Hamilton Hall 516 Hamilton Hall For more information about Placement Exams, please visit

42 The Postbac Premed Program Office provides academic counseling and support to all Postbac Premed and GS undergraduate premedical students. Postbac Premed advisors take a holistic approach to advising, designing an academic plan that will meet students individual intellectual and career goals. Throughout the program, students will have the same dedicated advisor, who will advise them on their course of study, ensure they are gaining valuable clinical and research experience, and guide them through the medical-school application process. Important announcements, academic deadlines, and updates are sent out in a twice-weekly called Postbac Premed News and Announcements and are posted on the Postbac website. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: Fax: Advising Schedule gs.columbia.edu/postbac/appointments Advising Appointments To make an appointment for academic advising, academic support, or glide-year advising, please utilize our online system at Victoria Rosner Senior Associate Dean vpr4@columbia.edu Andrew Sunshine Director als55@columbia.edu Glenn Novarr Assistant Dean gn2206@columbia.edu Brian (Mike) Allen Assistant Dean bma2127@columbia.edu Limary Carrasquillo Assistant Dean lc2009@columbia.edu Sharon Smith Assistant Dean ss4269@columbia.edu

43 R.J. Jenkins Senior Assistant Dean of Students Sara Remedios Assistant Dean of Students Angela McKay Administrative Coordinator Ana Maria Ulloa Senior Associate Dean of Students Sean Trulby Assistant Director of Student Life & Orientation Jawad Cipriani Assistant Director of Student Life Lourdes Jimenez Student Life Coordinator William Skip Director of Bailey Educational Financing Daniel Rodriquez Associate Director of Educational Financing Alicia Doshi Financial Aid Officer Debra Daitchman Financial Aid Coordinator

44 The GS Office of Student Life, a part of the Office of the Dean of Students, is committed to enhancing the overall student experience for GS students by providing opportunities for social and academic engagement. GS Student Life strives to create a strong sense of community within GS, Columbia, and New York City while empowering the nontraditional student population. A number of events and programs are held each semester to foster campus involvement and community. Visit for upcoming events and involvement opportunities at the School of General Studies and Columbia University. Also, be sure to check the twice-weekly Postbac Premed News and Announcements for updates from GS Student Life. Contact GS Student Life for information about opportunities to get involved, upcoming events, and more. gs.columbia.edu/postbac/studentlife gs-studentlife@columbia.edu 308B Lewisohn Hall

45 ACADEMIC CALENDAR The academic calendar provides official dates and deadlines for the Postbac Premed Program. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/academic-calendar Free support services such as tutoring and skill-building. Website: gs.columbia.edu/academic-resource-center Location: 308C Lewisohn Hall To schedule an appointment with your advisor or for walk-in hours, please consult the Postbac Premed website. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/appointments Location: 403 Lewisohn Hall While not required for admission to medical schools, most if not all applicants to medical school have had some experience in, and exposure to, health care settings. Postbac Premed students are required to complete 120 volunteer hours of clinical and research work in fields such as endocrinology, genetic testing, oral surgery and emergency medicine. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/clinical-and-research-opportunities Students must show a valid U.S. ID or passport to obtain a CUID. Website: idcenter.columbia.edu/obtaining-card Location: 204 Kent Hall

46 The Premedical Committee provides individualized, institutional letters of support recommending students who are applying for studies at medical, dental, veterinary, and other allied health schools. Students should consult the following website for details on committee letter eligibility. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/committee-letters-recommendation Many of the staff members at CPS work regularly with GS students students are welcome to make an appointment with anyone at Counseling and Psychological Services. Website: health.columbia.edu/services/cps Location: Alfred Lerner Hall, Eighth Floor Course Offerings Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/course-offerings Course Search Website: gs.columbia.edu/courses Directory of Classes Website: columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb If you believe you may have a disability that may require accommodation, please contact the Office of Disability Services. Website: health.columbia.edu/disability-services Location: 108A, Wien Hall, Main Floor

47 The Dodge Fitness Center includes a tri-level cardiovascular and strength training center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment. All GS students have full access to Dodge Physical Fitness facilities. Website: dodgefitnesscenter.com The School of General Studies has a limited scholarship program for Postbac Premed students. Priority is given to students in their second year. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/financial-aid Location: Office of Educational Financing, 408 Lewisohn Hall Twenty-four-hour access; Columbia ID card required. Computers and printers are available. Open only to students enrolled in GS. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/student-life Location: Third Floor, Lewisohn Hall The University offers the Student Medical Insurance Plan at two levels of coverage: Gold and Platinum, in partnership with Aetna Student Health. Coverage is underwritten by Aetna Life Insurance Company. Website: health.columbia.edu/insurance

48 University Housing is available on a limited basis to students in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. Student demand for this housing regularly exceeds the allotment. Priority is given to students moving from great distances. Only students who are pursuing the premedical program full-time (through a combination of 9 credits of coursework and medically related volunteer service or employment) are eligible for housing. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/housing -new-students Contact: gs-housing@columbia.edu Postbac Premed students academic experiences and successes are enriched by the student community. The Premedical Association (PMA) is made up entirely of Postbac Premed students and works closely with premedical advisors to build a supportive community through professional, clinical, community service and fundraising projects, and social opportunities that enhance the student experience. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/studentlife Tuition and fees information for the current academic year can be found at the following website. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/costs

49 Safety and security are foremost concerns at Columbia University and in New York City, and many on-campus resources exist to help you stay safe and to assist you in emergency situations; essential numbers can be found on the back of your Columbia ID. The Columbia Phone System In many campus publications, you will see telephone numbers listed as extensions, in the format If you are using a Columbia phone, simply dial 4-####. If you are dialing from your cell phone or a telephone off campus, you will need to dial #-####. *Public Safety: Emergencies (including medical) *Public Safety: Non-Emergencies *Public Safety: Escort Services Alice! Health Promotion Program

50 American Language Program Barnard College, Information Career Education Chaplain s Office Columbia Bookstore Columbia University Information Computing Helpline Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) Dean of Students Office, GS Dining Services, Meal Plans Office of Disability Services (DS) Dodge Fitness Center Educational Financing, Office of Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP) Health Services ID Center Intercampus Shuttle Intercultural Resource Center International Students & Scholars Office Lerner Hall Library Information Lost & Found Nightline (Peer Counseling, 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.) Ombuds Office Parking Office Postbac Premedical Office Primary Care Medical Services Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center Registrar Registration by Phone Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Education Sexual Violence Prevention Program Student Accounts, Automated System Student Financial Planning Student Financial Services Student Life, GS Tutoring & GS Academic Resource Center

51 ABC ARC APS BC CC CC CCE CE COI CUFSN Activities Board at Columbia GS Academic Resource Center Academic Planning Session (Undergraduate academic preorientation) Barnard College Columbia College Contemporary Civilization course that is a part of the Columbia Core Curriculum Center for Career Education Columbia Engineering Committee on Instruction Columbia University Family Support Network CUID/PID Columbia University Identification Number (ex. C ) CUIT DOS FACETS GS GSAS GSSC ISSO JTS NSOP The Owl Postbac PMA PIN/PID PPS SEAS SGB SIPA SSOL UAH UNDC UNI Columbia University Information Technology Dean of Students Office Old name (Facts about Columbia Essential to Students) for Essential Policies for the Columbia Community School of General Studies Graduate School of Arts and Sciences General Studies Student Council International Students and Scholars Office The Jewish Theological Seminary ( List College) New Student Orientation Program The GS alumni magazine Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program (Note: One c in Postbac) Premedical Association Personal Identification Number (CUID) Postbac Planning Session (academic pre-orientation) School of Engineering and Applied Science Student Governing Board School of International and Public Affairs Student Services Online University Apartment Housing GS undergraduate (Also means undeclared major) Your CUNIX ID allows you access to all Columbia electronic resources (Example: abc1234)

52 For a full list of Columbia University and School of General Studies policies, please visit All University faculty, students, and staff are responsible for compliance with the Rules of University Conduct. Copies of the full text are available in Essential Policies for the Columbia Community and at the Office of the University Senate, 406 Low Memorial Library. Students in the School of General Students are part of a wider intellectual and social community that holds itself to the highest standards of tolerance, respect, integrity, and civility. Students who violate the standards of the University community, in academic or social behavior, are subject to disciplinary action. The continuance of each student upon the rolls of the University, the receipt of academic points, graduation, and the conferring of any degree or the granting of any certificate are strictly subject to the disciplinary powers of the University. Disciplinary authority of the University is vested by the Trustees in the President and Provost and, subject to their reserved powers, in the dean of each faculty. The dean and his staff are given full responsibility for establishing the standards of behavior for all General Studies students beyond the regulations included in the Rules of University Conduct and for defining procedures by which discipline will be administered.

53 It is expected that in and out of the classroom, on and off campus, each student in the School of General Studies will act in an honest way and will respect the rights of others. Freedom of expression is an essential part of University life, but it does not include intimidation, threats of violence, or the inducement of others to engage in violence or in conduct which harasses others. Conduct which threatens or harasses others because of their race, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or for any other reason is unacceptable and will be dealt with very severely. For all to benefit from the diversity to be found at Columbia, all must live up to these standards. It is essential to the academic integrity and vitality of this community that individuals do their own work and properly acknowledge the circumstances, ideas, sources, and assistance upon which that work is based. Academic honesty in class assignments, term papers, examinations, laboratory reports, and computer projects is expected of all students. Because intellectual integrity is the hallmark of educational institutions, academic dishonesty is one of the most serious offenses that a student can commit at Columbia. It is punishable by suspension or dismissal from the School of General Studies. Students who are unsure about the proper presentation of their own independent work should consult with their instructor or advisor.

54 Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to the following: 1. Plagiarism: Failure to cite or otherwise acknowledge ideas or phrases used in any paper, exercise, or project submitted in a course but gained from another source, such as a published text, another person's work, or materials on the Web. 2. Self-plagiarism: The submission of one piece of work in more than one course without the explicit permission of the instructors involved. 3. Misrepresentation of authorship: The submission of work as one s own which has been prepared by or purchased from another. 4. Cheating on examinations or tests: To give or receive assistance from written material, another person, his or her paper, or any other source during an examination or test, to hire or attempt to hire someone to take your exam for you. 5. Falsification or misrepresentation of information in coursework or lab work, on any application, petition, or forms submitted to the school. 6. Fabrication of credentials in materials submitted as part of an admissions application or materials submitted to the University for administrative or academic review. 7. Violating the limits of acceptable collaboration in coursework set by a faculty member or department. 8. Removing, hiding, or altering library materials in order to hinder the research of other students. 9. Facilitating academic dishonesty by enabling another to engage in such behavior. 10. Lying to a faculty member, dean, or advisor about circumstances related to your academic work or failure to complete academic work. Ignorance of the School s policy concerning academic dishonesty shall not be a defense in any disciplinary proceeding. The School of General Studies holds each member of the community responsible for understanding these principles and for abiding by them.

55 Developed by undergraduate students and staff in Barnard College, Columbia College, the School of General Studies, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, these principles serve as a framework to facilitate on-going conversation for how we interact with one another. They are not meant to be additional rules of conduct; rather they are a means by which to hold ourselves and others accountable. Every member of the community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and accepting environment in which these principles can thrive. However, individuals will not be subject to any disciplinary process due to a violation of these principles. Columbia University is a community of students, faculty, alumni, staff and visitors. As members of this community we understand that our actions as individuals impact not only our own lives but also those of our community. Through these principles we can continually engage each other in order to understand our differences and similarities. We believe that intellectual discourse in all forms is essential to the University; as such it is vital that we give all perspectives a place to be expressed. We are all responsible to this community and affirm that we treat each other with respect and dignity. Members of our community act with honesty by accepting accountability for their words and actions and maintaining the integrity of the community as a whole. As members of the University with different experiences and ideas, we actively engage each other to understand, appreciate and accept our various identities. We participate in a free and open community and ask that all those who come within our gates act in accordance with these principles.

56 Intellectual honesty is the foundation of our academic lives. Original thought and proper credit for others' work is central to learning and teaching. Like plagiarism, violation of copyright is a serious breach of the commitment to intellectual integrity that you made when you came to Columbia. More detailed information can be found on the University s website at:

57 Special thanks go out to the wonderful Orientation Leaders. Although Orientation activities last a week, Orientation Leaders are here for you all year long. Please feel free to contact them if you need anything. Adeel Iqbal ari2106@columbia.edu Briesny Tejada bat2125@columbia.edu Caitlin Oldenkamp clo2110@columbia.edu Carmella Ollero mno2105@columbia.edu Denise Marte dm2718@columbia.edu Dina Yang dy2236@columbia.edu Ella Cornell egc2125@columbia.edu Eric Mazel elm2160@columbia.edu Isaac Hughes ifh2107@columbia.edu Jessica Yeary jly2116@columbia.edu John Warwick jcw2198@columbia.edu Juliana Gamino jng2133@columbia.edu Kathryn Oi kko2113@columbia.edu Katlin Poladian krp2131@columbia.edu Kayla Sirois kls2200@columbia.edu Keiko Yoshioka ky2281@columbia.edu Nicolas Ramsay ndr2123@columbia.edu Rachel Thomas rlt2133@columbia.edu Stephanie Hart sah2156@columbia.edu Steven Hollander sph2131@columbia.edu Suprit Singh ss4644@columbia.edu

58 For questions regarding Orientation, contact the GS Office of Student Life. Website: gs.columbia.edu/postbac/orientation Phone:

59 What s your status? The GS office of communications wants to promote your accomplishments. Please tell us if you are conducting an interesting research project, have been awarded a fellowship to do research in far-away lands, are participating in life-changing volunteer efforts, or have news that you would like your fellow classmates to know. TELL US YOUR NEWS. Send an to GS Communications at gs-communications@columbia.edu.