Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

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Fall Registration Deadline: April 15
Are you planning on studying abroad next fall? Study Abroad Registration is your next step.

• Columbia Program Registration (Reid Hall, Kyoto Consortium, Tsinghua, Berlin Consortium)- return your Intent to Enroll form to 204 Lewisohn
• Approved-Program Students (All non-Columbia programs) Return a registration form to 204 Lewisohn (CC& SEAS) or to GS Dean’s Office by April 15.
• Registration forms: http://ogp.columbia.edu/pdf-files/registration_8_15_07.pdf

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Study Abroad Programs in English: England & Beyond…

When: April 8, 2009 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Lerner C555

Want to study abroad but don't know how to fit it into your schedule? Join CCSC 2011 and CCSC 2012 to learn about opportunities in English-speaking countries or programs abroad conducted in English. Get the international experience with only one a single semester (or none at all!) of language class! Learn how it's possible to go to diverse places such as the United Kingdom, Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ghana, Singapore, Indonesia, or South Africa, and still work within Core and major requirements.

*Free Pizza!* Sponsored by Columbia College Student Council

Study Abroad News: Feb 27 - Mar 6

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Program Info Sessions

SIT Info Session
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hewitt Dining Hall, Barnard Campus

SIT (the School for International Training) will be visiting campus to speak with interested students. SIT sponsors approved field-based programs in Latin America, Asia and Africa for students of various majors. SIT programs focus on issues of culture & development, public health, human ecology, globalization. Their programs use non-classroom settings and resources to explore these topics. Students undertake a substantive independent research project as the capstone of their study abroad program. For more information: www.sit.edu

The University of York: Meet & Greet the Director
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
4:00 p.m.
204 Lewisohn

Thinking of studying in England? Come learn more about the York University Exchange, an excellent campus-based university in the heart of England. Simon Willis, Director of International program will be visiting campus. The University of York is perennially named one of the top ten universities in the United Kingdom. Well known for the high quality of its teaching and research, undergraduates study in 30 academic departments and research centers, with academic strengths across the disciplines. With more than 11,000 students, 7,700 undergraduates, the University is both a stimulating and welcoming academic community in the North of England. Of particular interest are their English, History, Economics, Computer Science and Politics programs. For more information: http://www.york.ac.uk/


Upcoming Deadlines:

Fall Clearance Deadline: March 1

Are you planning on or thinking of studying abroad next fall? Academic clearance, or formal permission from your school to study abroad, is your first step.

• CC students: See Scott Carpenter in 105 Carmen. sc2764@columbia.edu
• SEAS students: See Scott Carpenter in 105 Carmen. sc2764@columbia.edu
• GS students: See your GS Advisor in the Dean’s office.

Columbia Program Deadlines

Planning on studying on a Columbia program, this summer or fall? Deadlines fast approach and some applications deadlines have passed. If you are still interested in applying or in discussing your options, email Fay Ju at fjj1@columbia.edu or Lindsey Schram at ls2553@columbia.edu or call 212-854-2559.


February 15:

• Beijing Summer Language Program & Shanghai Business Chinese and Internship Program

March 1:

• Summer Italian Cultural Studies Program in Venice
• Summer Advanced and Classical Japanese in Kyoto
• Columbia-Penn Program in Paris at Reid Hall (Fall, Academic Year)
• Berlin Consortium for German Studies

March 15:

• Columbia in Beijing at Tsinghua University
• Columbia in Paris at Reid Hall (Summer)

For more information, please check http://ogp.columbia.edu/pages/noncolumbia_students/index.html

CORE REGISTRATION DEADLINES REMINDER:

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1) Last Day to ADD the following Core Classes: TODAY - Monday, September 8, 2008

• Frontiers
• Lit Hum
• CC
• Art Hum
• Music Hum
• UW

This means that after today students will no longer be able to register for these classes or petition the Core office to register for/ switch sections of these Core classes.


2) Last Day to DROP a Core Class: Friday, September 12, 2008

This means that after that date, students will no longer be able to drop those Core classes listed.

Students with questions should contact their Advising Deans.

Study Abroad Info

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Pre-Med & Study Abroad?
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Office of Global Programs present a returned student panel and information session for Premedical students who are interested in studying abroad. Topics discussed will include programs and school that are particularly appropriate for pre-med students, as well as information on pre-med & science requirements, planning a semester abroad, scheduling and other concern. All welcome.

Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM
Location 516 Hamilton
For more info: kb2226@columbia.edu


Upcoming Deadlines
Study Abroad Registration Deadline: April 15
Registration Deadline!!! To study abroad for the fall, you will register to study abroad with this form, which confirms your study plan, keeps you affiliated with Columbia while you are abroad, and maintains your housing guarantee and financial aid. For the form: http://ogp.columbia.edu

Summer Study Abroad Registration Deadline: April 15
Are you planning on studying abroad this summer with a non-Columbia program? If you are interested in earning language credit this summer for your program, please read about summer study abroad policy here, or drop by 204 Lewisohn to discuss your plans. You should submit an International Summer Form to the Office of Global Programs by April 15.

Study Abroad Information & Deadlines

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General Info session:

Thinking about studying abroad this summer or next year? Come find out how at the:

General Information session
When: Wednesday, March 5th, 5PM
Where: To Be Confirmed

We’ll go over eligibility & requirements, how to find the right program for you, getting credit, can Engineers study abroad, and everything else you want to know about spending a term, the year or a summer studying abroad. All are welcome.

Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

Application deadlines for Columbia programs are fast approaching…

February 29:
Summer Italian Cultural Studies in Venice

March 1:
Columbia University in Beijing at Tsinghua University
Berlin Consortium for German Studies
Columbia University in Paris at Reid Hall

March 15:
Summer in Paris at Reid Hall

For more information, please visit: www.ogp.columbia.edu and click on “Columbia Programs” or visit the Office of Global Programs in 204 Lewisohn

Study Abroad Application & Clearance Timeline: Fall & Academic Year
Are you thinking about studying abroad next fall or for the academic year? If so, keep this timeline in mind for the application and planning process:

February: Each study abroad program will have a different application deadline, but all admissions are rolling. You should start the application process now. Usually, you will need two professor recommendations, transcripts, an essay & the program application. Some programs require a form from the Office of Global Programs. This usually takes approx 2 weeks to gather together. Once you’ve submitted your application, it takes anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks to hear back from your program.

March 15: Clearance Deadline. You need to be cleared by Dean Scott Carpenter in 105 Carman and to have your plan approved by the Office of Global Programs by March 15. The clearance process is to ensure that studying abroad will not delay your graduation and that your plan makes sense. Briefly, it checks that you’ve made good progress towards the Core; have adequate language preparation; have taken a regional course; are in good academic standing.

March: Program admissions notification. You should be hearing from your chosen programs now.

April 15: Registration Deadline!!! You should have heard from your program by now. You will register to study abroad, which keeps you affiliated with Columbia while you are abroad, maintains your housing guarantee and financial aid.

Early May: Pre-departure meetings, visa arrangements, departmental meetings.

Study Abroad Fall 2008 Deadlines

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Fall Deadlines: If you are planning to study abroad next fall or this summer, please keep these deadlines in mind:

March 15: Deadline to be cleared & approved to study abroad.
Feb 1- April 1: Program application deadlines. These will vary by program.
April 15: Study Abroad registration deadline once you have been accepted to your program.

Drop by the Office of Global Program in 204 Lewisohn to learn more about programs, discuss your plans, applications and any questions.

Advising Hours for Spring:

UK & Ireland: Monday 2-5; Tuesday 10-1; Thursday 2-5
Australia & New Zealand: Monday 2-5; Tuesday 10-1; Thursday 2-5
Spain: Monday 2-5; Tuesday 10-1; Thursday 2-5
Europe: Tuesdays 2-5; Thursdays 10-1; Fridays 10-1
Middle East & N. Africa: Tuesdays 2-5; Thursdays 10-1; Fridays 10-1
Asia: Tuesday 10-1; Fridays 10-1
Sub-Saharan Africa: By Appointment: Email: mb2896