All Incoming Grad SEAS Students:
Make sure to complete these steps before you arrive at Columbia!
There are additional steps for International Students, found here.
STEP 1: Register for Grad SEAS Welcome Day!
Welcome Day is strongly recommended! Registration is required. An invitation has been sent to your Columbia email address with the registration link.
The Professional Development and Leadership (PDL) Bootcamp is required for all students. If you are unable to attend the PDL events, please contact pdl-seas@columbia.edu.
The Professional Development and Leadership (PDL) Bootcamp is required for all students. If you are unable to attend the PDL events, please contact pdl-seas@columbia.edu.
STEP 2: Activate Your Columbia UNI (your computing account)
- Once you have activated your UNI, check your University email account.
- Then, stay up to date with deadlines and events by adding our calendar here.
The UNI and the password gives you access to both your Columbia email and Student Services Online (SSOL). The SSOL account gives you access to online course registration, student billing, and much more. Please ensure that we have your updated contact information in SSOL at all times.
Step 3: Complete Verification (MS Students Only) and Submit Final Transcripts (All Students)
All incoming MS students* must participate in the final verification process, in which we review and verify all academic, professional, and reference information provided during the application process. In order to satisfy this requirement, students must submit the Authorization and Release Form that has been sent to them by email, and complete the survey assigned to them in Canvas. Questions about this step can be sent to FinalDocs@columbia.edu.
*MS Express students are exempt from this requirement.
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Ensure that certified and secure online official transcripts are submitted directly to Columbia from your prior academic institution(s)’ Registrar Office to finaldocs@columbia.edu by the deadline of October 15, 2018; among these must be a transcript indicating conferral of a Bachelor’s degree.
Emailed, faxed, unofficial copies, non-sealed, and scanned PDFs of transcripts will not be accepted.
If a prior academic institution is unable to submit certified and secure online official transcripts, an official transcript in a sealed envelope may be mailed directly from that institution’s Registrar Office to Columbia at the following address:
Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
Columbia Engineering
500 W. 120th Street
Suite 530, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
The final deadline for students beginning in Fall 2018 is October 15, 2018 at 5pm.
An academic hold will be placed on your student account if you do not submit your transcripts by the final deadline. This will prevent you from registering for the next semester.
Can I drop off my transcripts to the Office of Graduate Student Affairs?
What are the requirements for transcripts?
What is a DEGREE CONFERRAL DATE?
What if my transcripts do not have a degree conferral date?
My institution does not send electronic transcripts, where should the institution mail the transcripts to?
Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
Columbia Engineering
500 W. 120th Street
Suite 530, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
How do I know if my transcripts have been received?
Please refer to our transcript FAQs if you have questions about this requirement.
*MS Express students are exempt from this requirement.
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Ensure that certified and secure online official transcripts are submitted directly to Columbia from your prior academic institution(s)’ Registrar Office to finaldocs@columbia.edu by the deadline of October 15, 2018; among these must be a transcript indicating conferral of a Bachelor’s degree.
Emailed, faxed, unofficial copies, non-sealed, and scanned PDFs of transcripts will not be accepted.
If a prior academic institution is unable to submit certified and secure online official transcripts, an official transcript in a sealed envelope may be mailed directly from that institution’s Registrar Office to Columbia at the following address:
Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
Columbia Engineering
500 W. 120th Street
Suite 530, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
The final deadline for students beginning in Fall 2018 is October 15, 2018 at 5pm.
An academic hold will be placed on your student account if you do not submit your transcripts by the final deadline. This will prevent you from registering for the next semester.
Can I drop off my transcripts to the Office of Graduate Student Affairs?
- No, transcripts may not be delivered in-person. Please have them sent electronically or mailed by your institution.
What are the requirements for transcripts?
- Transcripts must be validated and sealed in a university envelope.
- Transcripts must have a DEGREE CONFERRAL DATE.
- Translated transcripts must be sealed by the translation services in an official envelope and include contact information for the service provider.
- Your official final transcripts (validated and sealed in a university envelope) and the translated version (sealed in an official envelope by the translation service) must be sent electronically or mailed directly by the issuing institution.
What is a DEGREE CONFERRAL DATE?
- The degree conferral date is the date of when your degree was granted.
- The degree conferral date must be clearly marked (ex: "June 20th , 2014" or "20, June 2014.")
- "Completed Bachelors" or "Successfully passed final exams" ARE NOT considered a degree conferral.
What if my transcripts do not have a degree conferral date?
- If your transcripts do not have a degree conferral date, you may submit a separate official degree statement or copy of your original diploma; either document must be validated and sealed in an envelope by authorized person(s) at your institution (i.e. Deputy Registrar).
My institution does not send electronic transcripts, where should the institution mail the transcripts to?
Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
Columbia Engineering
500 W. 120th Street
Suite 530, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
How do I know if my transcripts have been received?
- You will receive an email confirming when your final transcripts are processed. If you have sent final transcripts but have not received confirmation, please contact seasgradmit@columbia.edu.
Please refer to our transcript FAQs if you have questions about this requirement.
STEP 4: Submit Final Official Standardized TEST Score
The final deadline for students beginning in Spring 2018 is March 16, 2018.
The final deadline for students beginning in Fall 2018 is October 5, 2018.
Send official GRE scores from ETS to our institutional code 2111. Scores submitted with your initial application are sufficient.
For IELTS scores enter your TRF number on the application and provide the test center with the school name and address:
Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
Columbia Engineering
500 W. 120th Street
Suite 530, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
Please refer to standardized test scores FAQs if you have questions about this requirement.
The final deadline for students beginning in Fall 2018 is October 5, 2018.
Send official GRE scores from ETS to our institutional code 2111. Scores submitted with your initial application are sufficient.
For IELTS scores enter your TRF number on the application and provide the test center with the school name and address:
Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
Columbia Engineering
500 W. 120th Street
Suite 530, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
Please refer to standardized test scores FAQs if you have questions about this requirement.
STEP 5: Complete and submit the measles, mumps, and rubella immunization documentation at least 30 days before registering for classes
Step 1. All new students MUST record their meningococcal meningitis vaccination decision online before registering for classes.
Step 2. All new students MUST submit vaccination records.
How do I submit my immunization documentation?
519 West 114th Street, MC 3601
New York, NY 10027
If you have sent copies of your immunization records, to confirm that they have been received, please contact Columbia Health.
Will I still have a hold on my account if I've had my first MMR vaccine does but am waiting to receive a second?
Step 2. All new students MUST submit vaccination records.
- Deadline: 30 days before your registration appointment
- Holds will be placed by Health Services if they do not receive your documents by the deadline
- All questions regarding documentation should go to Columbia Health Services at immunizationcompliance@columbia.edu or (212) 854-7210
How do I submit my immunization documentation?
- Immunization documentation may be submitted to the Columbia Health Immunization Compliance Office:
- In person: 3rd Floor of John Jay Hall, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
- By mail: Immunization Office
519 West 114th Street, MC 3601
New York, NY 10027
- By fax: 212-854-5078
- Documents sent by email are NOT accepted due to patient confidentiality policies.
If you have sent copies of your immunization records, to confirm that they have been received, please contact Columbia Health.
Will I still have a hold on my account if I've had my first MMR vaccine does but am waiting to receive a second?
- No. Once documentation of your first MMR vaccine does is received, the Columbia Health Office will lift the hold on your registration for 28 days (the required wait period between doses).
STEP 6: Upload a photo for your University ID card
IDs will be distributed during your Department Orientation. Department Orientation dates will be announced soon.
All new incoming students must request a CU ID by submitting their CUID application here. Please make sure to read the directions on the ID Center's website.
All CU IDs must have an EP sticker. If your ID is missing an EP sticker, please request one at the front desk in 530 Mudd.
If you have an ID already, you do not need to get a new one unless your current ID has expired.
All new incoming students must request a CU ID by submitting their CUID application here. Please make sure to read the directions on the ID Center's website.
All CU IDs must have an EP sticker. If your ID is missing an EP sticker, please request one at the front desk in 530 Mudd.
If you have an ID already, you do not need to get a new one unless your current ID has expired.
STEP 7: Academic Advising and Registration Procedures
If you are registered for courses and have decided to no longer attend Columbia Engineering YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM and select Withdrawal. MAKE SURE TO CONTACT YOUR DEPARTMENT AND THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS ABOUT YOUR DECISION.
Prior to registration, please check with your department about Academic Advising if you have not yet received information about registration procedures. Registration begins in the summer, with dates varying by department.
Starting in July, please check SSOL regularly to see updates to your registration appointment times. Other registration policies and procedures, including registration dates are available here.
Fall semester classes begin on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Class schedules are available online through the University registrar, Student Services Online (SSOL), or students’ academic departments. Course information is available here.
Plan your classes on Vergil, to see your schedule, book lists, syllabi, faculty evaluations and more.
Registration Guidelines
Course Add/Drop Deadlines FOR ALL STUDENTS
Prior to registration, please check with your department about Academic Advising if you have not yet received information about registration procedures. Registration begins in the summer, with dates varying by department.
Starting in July, please check SSOL regularly to see updates to your registration appointment times. Other registration policies and procedures, including registration dates are available here.
Fall semester classes begin on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Class schedules are available online through the University registrar, Student Services Online (SSOL), or students’ academic departments. Course information is available here.
Plan your classes on Vergil, to see your schedule, book lists, syllabi, faculty evaluations and more.
Registration Guidelines
- Students should report to their respective academic departments to review their course selection with a faculty adviser prior to registration.
- Course registration details will be communicated to you by your Department Administrators.
- All registration occurs in SSOL. If a class is restricted, please inquire with your department about waitlist policies & restrictions.
Course Add/Drop Deadlines FOR ALL STUDENTS
- The last day to drop a course with tuition refund is September 14, 2018. After this date, students will not be refunded for dropped courses. Students are responsible for paying full tuition for any courses dropped after this date regardless if their intent is to swap a class.
- The last day to drop a course without ACADEMIC penalty is November 15, 2018.
- The last Day to change your grade to Pass/Fail is November 15, 2018.
STEP 8: Enroll in Health Insurance
All Full-Time students must have health insurance. If you have your own health insurance and would like to continue using it, you may waive the Columbia University health insurance enrollment. To waive university health insurance, please go here.
International students: To ensure that students have comparable insurance coverage, all registered full-time international students are default enrolled in the Gold level of the Plan offered by the University. A charge for the Gold level of the Columbia Plan as well as the Columbia Health fee will appear on the first student bill. More information is available here.
DEADLINE to Enroll: To be announced here.
IMPORTANT: Students who have taken no action by the deadline will be automatically enrolled into the Gold level of the Plan.
To sign-up for health insurance, please visit this website.
For health insurance prices, please refer to this website.
International students: To ensure that students have comparable insurance coverage, all registered full-time international students are default enrolled in the Gold level of the Plan offered by the University. A charge for the Gold level of the Columbia Plan as well as the Columbia Health fee will appear on the first student bill. More information is available here.
DEADLINE to Enroll: To be announced here.
IMPORTANT: Students who have taken no action by the deadline will be automatically enrolled into the Gold level of the Plan.
To sign-up for health insurance, please visit this website.
For health insurance prices, please refer to this website.
STEP 9: Required OUL Pre-Arrival & SEAS Orientation Tutorials
OUL Pre-Arrival Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Welcome to Columbia
Tutorial 2: Haven Plus (Part 1 only)
Deadline for Tutorial 1 and 2: August 31, 2018
Students who do not complete the OUL Pre-Arrival Tutorials by the deadline will have a registration hold for the current semester.
SEAS Orientation Tutorials
Log into Canvas.
New students are automatically enrolled in three modules on CANVAS, also known as Courseworks2.
Deadline: October 15, 2018.
Students who do not complete SEAS Orientation tutorials by the deadline will have a registration hold for the following semester.
For questions regarding Academic Integrity programming and policies, please contact Asst. Dean Ellie Bastani at efb2123@columbia.edu.
Tutorial 1: Welcome to Columbia
Tutorial 2: Haven Plus (Part 1 only)
Deadline for Tutorial 1 and 2: August 31, 2018
Students who do not complete the OUL Pre-Arrival Tutorials by the deadline will have a registration hold for the current semester.
SEAS Orientation Tutorials
Log into Canvas.
New students are automatically enrolled in three modules on CANVAS, also known as Courseworks2.
Deadline: October 15, 2018.
Students who do not complete SEAS Orientation tutorials by the deadline will have a registration hold for the following semester.
For questions regarding Academic Integrity programming and policies, please contact Asst. Dean Ellie Bastani at efb2123@columbia.edu.
THE GRADUATE STUDENTS OF
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
CODE OF HONOR
We, the graduate students of Columbia Engineering, hereby pledge that it is our responsibility to uphold intellectual honesty, mutual, and self-respect in the academic community.
As a graduate student of Columbia Engineering, I am accountable for any actions that do not instill intellectual honor, privilege, and freedom to learn, teach, and serve the world with my knowledge.
I affirm that I will not plagiarize, use unauthorized materials, or give or receive illegitimate help on assignments, papers, or examinations. I will uphold equity and honesty in the evaluation of my work and the work of others. I do so to sustain a community built around this Code of Honor.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
CODE OF HONOR
We, the graduate students of Columbia Engineering, hereby pledge that it is our responsibility to uphold intellectual honesty, mutual, and self-respect in the academic community.
As a graduate student of Columbia Engineering, I am accountable for any actions that do not instill intellectual honor, privilege, and freedom to learn, teach, and serve the world with my knowledge.
I affirm that I will not plagiarize, use unauthorized materials, or give or receive illegitimate help on assignments, papers, or examinations. I will uphold equity and honesty in the evaluation of my work and the work of others. I do so to sustain a community built around this Code of Honor.
STEP 10: Report Outside Scholarships and External Payment
Students attending Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science are required to notify the Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing of outside funding that they will receive. If you are receiving outside scholarship(s) other than loans, please complete this form.
STEP 11: Prepare For Your Job Search
Many students begin their job search in their first semester. Prepare yourself by watching the video below and working on your resume and cover letter before classes begin!
Engineering Your Career with Dr. Jenny Mak (coming soon!)
Also take a look at our Professional Development and Leadership Program offerings here.
STEP 12: Explore New York City