As an undergraduate student from Columbia College, Columbia Engineering or the School of General Studies, you are able to connect with an adviser to learn about opportunities to study abroad during your time at Columbia University.
In line with the University’s guidance, The Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) is operating remotely. You may contact a specific member of our staff or email uge@columbia.edu with general questions. Students can schedule a virtual advising appointment by reaching out to an adviser. Students can also attend a Study Abroad First Steps with no appointment (see below for more information).
For updates related to COVID-19 and Columbia, please visit the Covid-19 Resource Guide for the Columbia Community.
Study Abroad First Steps
At Study Abroad First Steps, Columbia students have the chance to speak with an adviser one-on-one for 15 minutes. It is an opportunity to: discuss your interests or general questions related to studying abroad, program selection, as well as receive additional resources about next steps in the process. No appointments are needed! Instead, please just log into your Columbia account and join us on Zoom during the times listed below:
Typically, Study Abroad First Steps begin on the first day of classes and end on the last day of classes for each term. This summer UGE will be holding Virtual First Steps each Thursday via Zoom. If you are unable to attend, please contact an adviser to set up an appointment. If you are in need of clearance (approval) to study abroad, please make an appointment with your respective adviser directly.
August Study Abroad First Step Sessions:
Thursday, August 6 2-3pm: Join here
Thursday, August 13 2-3pm: Join here
Thursday, August 20 11-12pm: Join here
Thursday, August 27 11-12pm: Join here
Study Abroad Appointments
Make an appointment with an adviser for a Study Abroad Appointment to discuss your specific interests in studying abroad, get program-specific questions answered, as well as learn about the application process.
Columbia Academic Year/Semester Study Abroad Approval
Each Columbia school has a designated study abroad contact who advises and approves students interested in spending a semester abroad. These advisers understand the unique requirements and needs of Columbia students in the various undergraduate schools and can support you throughout your time planning and preparing to go abroad. It is never too early to connect with them.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Meet with your study abroad adviser in the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement for clearance (approval) to study abroad.
SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES
Kate Strzalkowski, Assistant Dean of Students403 Lewisohn
Email Dean Strzalkowski directly for walk-in hours
gsstudyabroad@columbia.edu
http://www.gs.columbia.edu/study-abroad
