Swimming Test Schedule - Attention CC SENIORS - TIME IS RUNNING OUT

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Attention CC SENIORS - TIME IS RUNNING OUT

The number of seniors who still haven't taken the swim test is quite high. We encourage all students to take the swim test, but seniors in particular, need to take the test as soon as possible.

The PE Dept. is giving the swim test 3x a week from now until the end of the semester.

The swimming test will be offered at the Uris Pool throughout the Spring 2009 semester on the days and times listed below. College students who are unable to attend one of these sessions should contact Ken Torrey at 212-854-4001 to arrange a time to take the test. If you have any concerns regarding your ability to fulfill the swimming requirement, please contact Dr. Torrey as soon as possible.

Wednesdays
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fridays
Noon-2:00 p.m.

Sundays
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Swimming Test Schedule - Attention CC SENIORS

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Attention CC SENIORS

The number of seniors who still haven't taken the swim test is quite high. We encourage all students to take the swim test, but seniors in particular, need to take the test as soon as possible.

The PE Dept. is giving the swim test 3x a week from now until the end of the semester.

The swimming test will be offered at the Uris Pool throughout the Spring 2009 semester on the days and times listed below. College students who are unable to attend one of these sessions should contact Ken Torrey at 212-854-4001 to arrange a time to take the test. If you have any concerns regarding your ability to fulfill the swimming requirement, please contact Dr. Torrey as soon as possible.

Wednesdays
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fridays
Noon-2:00 p.m.

Sundays
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT Graduation Information

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Dear Graduating Class of May 2009:

We hope you are enjoying your final semester at Columbia College and that you are looking forward to graduating this coming May. In order to make sure you do not face any last minute hold-ups that might prevent you from receiving your degree on time, we e-mailed you the “multiple major form” as well as a “change of major form” as attachments. Please look over the following instructions to determine if you have to fill out either form.

• If you are planning on graduating with more than one major, concentration, or special concentration, including the Barnard Education program, then you must fill out the “multiple major form” and hand it in to the Diploma Division in 210 Kent by March 13, 2009.
• Also please check to make sure that your majors/concentrations are correctly listed in your academic profile in SSOL. If there is a mistake, then you must also submit a change of major form to 210 Kent by the deadline above to correct the record.
• If you are in the pre-med or pre-law program, then you do not have to fill out a multiple major form, unless you are planning on completing more than one major or concentration in addition to the Pre-Law or Pre-Med program.
• If you are planning to add another major or concentration in addition to one you have already declared, then you must fill out the “multiple major form” and a “change of major form”. You will have to hand-deliver both forms to the Diploma Division in 210 Kent by March 13, 2009.
• If you intend to graduate with a single major or concentration, then could you please check your academic profile on SSOL. If your major and/or concentrations are not correctly listed in your academic profile in SSOL, then you must fill out a “Change of Major form” and deliver it to the Diploma Division in 210 Kent. If your major or concentration is correctly listed, then you DO NOT have to fill out either form. We apologize in advance for cluttering up your in-box with yet another piece of unwanted e-mail.

Hopefully, the instructions above are clear. If you have any further questions, please consult with your CSA advisor, whose name is listed in your academic profile.

We all hope the rest of your semester goes well and we looking forward to seeing you all walk across stage on class day.

Sincerely,

The Staff of the Center for Student Advising

GRADUATION 2009

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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Columbia University! On the Graduation Zone website, students of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science can gather information to assist them in planning for this special occasion.

Please feel free to e-mail Graduation Zone if you have any questions. We look forward to assisting you.

Over the next few months, we will communicate regularly with students to ensure that they receive detailed information about graduation ceremonies and events.

About Graduation Zone
Graduation Zone is a resource for graduates of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and their families.

The Dean of Student Affairs Office plans the Class Day ceremonies for both CC and SEAS. Throughout the spring semester, this office communicates important information to graduates and their families as well as keeps this Web site up-to-date. We encourage you to check back often for new information.

It is our goal to ensure that this Web site contains all of the important details that will help students plan for their graduation and families make arrangements to visit campus. If you need additional assistance and are unable to find the answers to your questions on these pages, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to celebrating with you in May.

Graduation Zone is presented by:
Office of Events and Communications
The Division of Student Affairs
Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of
Engineering and Applied Science
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/events/gradzone
gradzone@columbia.edu


Baccalaureate Service
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 10:30am
St. Paul's Chapel

The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith ceremony that celebrates the completion of each undergraduate’s career. Baccalaureate Service is planned by the Office of the University Chaplain and University Programs and Events. No tickets are required. Seating is limited.


The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Class Day
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:30 am
South Lawn


Columbia College Class Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 9:30 am
South Lawn

The Class Day exercises are school-specific ceremonies that celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2009. At Class Day, students’ names are read as they process across the stage and receive a class pin. A brief reception hosted by the dean of the school will follow each ceremony. Class Day is planned by the Dean of Student Affairs Office. No tickets are required for guests. Seating is unlimited.


University Commencement
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 10:30 am
Low Plaza

Commencement is the University-wide ceremony that marks the academic accomplishments of the University community. Degrees are officially conferred by the president, but graduates are not recognized individually. University Commencement is planned by University Programs and Events. Tickets are required for guests (limit 4 tickets per student). Students must pick up their tickets in advance.



Important Information for Graduates

Regalia, Rings, and Announcements
Columbia merchandise is available for sale at the University Bookstore in Lerner Hall. Students may order regalia, class rings, announcements, and diplomas frames at the Bookstore’s annual Grad Fair, which will be held from March 31-April 2. These items may also be purchased from the Bookstore and its outside vendors throughout the spring semester by visiting the Bookstore’s website: www.columbiabookstore.com

Yearbook and Senior Portraits
Students or parents may purchase the 2009 Columbian Yearbook online. Yearbook advertisements are a great way to commemorate a student’s accomplishments. A discount for ads will be offered until February 27; ad orders must be received by March 27. Please visit www.columbia.edu/cu/yearbook for details and purchasing instructions.

Please remind your senior to have his/her senior portrait taken on campus! The next sittings are scheduled for the week of February 9. Students should visit www.ouryear.com (school code 87186) to reserve a time.

Commencement Tickets
Each student may receive up to four tickets for guests to attend University Commencement. Tickets are not required for graduates. Tickets will be available in April and must be picked up in advance of the ceremony. Students will receive emails with instructions for claiming their tickets. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate requests for additional tickets.

Diplomas
Students may pick up diplomas following University Commencement until 2:30 pm. Columbia College students should pick up their diplomas in Alfred Lerner Hall. The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) students should pick up diplomas from their academic department. Any diplomas not picked up on May 20 will be mailed to the student’s permanent address on file. After May 20, please contact the Columbia University Registrar with questions related to the mailing of diplomas.


Important Information for Guests

Parking & Arrival
Columbia University has no public parking facilities. Drivers are advised to drop off and pick up passengers on Broadway or Amsterdam near the 114 Street gates. For detailed and current
information on campus access please visit www.commencement.columbia.edu. Seating for Class Day ceremonies will begin at approximately 8:30 am. For Commencement, gates on 114 Street between Broadway and Amsterdam will open for guests at 8:30 am. You will be asked to present your tickets upon entry.

Accommodations
On-campus. A limited number of on-campus accommodations will be available on a first-come first-served basis starting on Friday, February 13 at 10:00 am. Rooms may be reserved from Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21. For more information and to make your reservation, please visit the Columbia Housing and Dining website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/housingdining.

Off-campus. For suggested off-campus accommodations, please visit the Commencement website. We recommend that you make reservations as soon as you know your travel plans.

Disability Services
Services and accommodations for guests with disabilities are coordinated through Columbia's Office of Disability Services (ODS). Wheelchair accessible seating and special seating for guests with mobility impairments, the elderly, and people with hearing and visual disabilities will be available. Sign-language interpreting services will be offered at Class Day and University Commencement in the disability seating areas. A limited number of wheelchairs will be available to borrow from ODS. Please contact ODS for campus accessibility maps or additional information: http://www.health.columbia.edu, 212.854.2388; disability@columbia.edu.

Weather
Ceremonial activities will continue outdoors rain or shine, so please be advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Not all ceremonies are tented, so guests are advised to bring umbrellas in case of rain.

We encourage you to check the Graduation Zone Web site: www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/gradzone and the University Commencement Web site: www.commencement.columbia.edu for up-to-date information.

Attention SENIORS: Graduation Information

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Welcome to GradZone


GradZone is the central on-line source for graduation-related information for students of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and their families. On these pages, you will find everything you need to know regarding various graduation ceremonies and events.

Graduating students and parents and families of graduating students should mark their calendars for upcoming graduation activities beginning with a Baccalaureate Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2008 and concluding with University Commencement on May 21, 2008.

Schedule of Graduation Ceremonies

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Baccalaureate Ceremony
Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 10:30am
St. Paul's Chapel
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Columbia College Class Day
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:30am
South Lawn
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SEAS Class Day
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 1:30pm
South Lawn
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University Commencement
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:30am
Low Plaza

IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION

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Dear Graduating Class of 2008:

I am writing to you on behalf of all the staff of the Center for Student Advising. We all hope you are enjoying your final semester at Columbia College and that you are looking forward to graduating this coming May.

In order to make sure you do not face any last minute hold-ups from receiving your degree on time, I am sending you the “multiple major form” as well as a “change of major form” as attachments. Please follow the following instructions in order to ensure that you will be cleared for graduation by May 21st.

• -- If you are planning on graduating with more than one major, concentration, or program, then you MUST fill out the “multiple major form” and hand into the Diploma Division in 210 Kent by Feb. 29th, 2008.
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• -- If you are planning to add another major or concentration in addition to those already listed on your academic profile in SSOL, then you MUST fill out “multiple major form” AND a “change of major form”. You will have to deliver both forms to the Diploma Division in 210 Kent.
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• -- If you intend to graduate with one major or concentration, then check your academic profile on SSOL. If your major or concentration is correctly listed, then you DO NOT have to fill out either form. I want to apologize in advance for cluttering up your in-box with yet another piece of unwanted e-mail.
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• -- If your major or concentration is NOT correctly listed in your academic profile in SSOL, then you MUST fill out a “Change of Major form” and deliver it to the Diploma Division in 210 Kent.

If you have any further questions, please consult with your Advising Dean. The name of your Advising Dean is listed in your academic profile in SSOL.

I hope the rest of your semester goes well and I am looking forward to seeing you walk across the stage on Class Day.

Sincerely,

Andrew Plaa
On behalf of the Center for Student Advising

Attention SENIORS: Graduation Information

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Attention SENIORS:

The GradZone website has been updated. You can find out important graduation information here.

PLEASE keep in mind that while the Class Day for SEAS and CC will be on May 19th, the times for the two ceremonies have not been determined as of yet. Please check the GradZone website for updates.

Here is a link to the GradZone website: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/events/gradzone/

If you are interested in housing for your family on campus during graduation week, your family can start applying for rooms in Carmen in mid-February. More info will be posted in February.

There will be a mailing to the parents of all potential grads in early February. This mailing will also be to the families of anyone on the October or February graduation lists.

Apply for the Degree by December 1st

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Attention Seniors:

If you were not able to attend the event last night in Lerner, you must Apply for your May 2008 Degree by December 1, 2007 by going to 210 Kent during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

For those who were able to attend, The Division of Student Affairs would like to thank you for your participation in what turned out to be the most successful Apply for the Degree Event in years! This was, in no small part, due to the hard work of CC and SEAS Class Council Presidents, Eash Cumarasamy and Neda Navab. We thank them both for their dedication and cooperation in presenting an event which has become tradition for undergraduates.

Apply for The Degree Event is TONIGHT!!!

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Attention CC and SEAS Seniors:

Did you know that you need to
apply for your degree to graduate in May?

The CC and SEAS Class Councils invite the Class of 2008 to the:
APPLY FOR THE DEGREE EVENT

TONIGHT!!!

Monday, November 19th
Lerner Auditorium
Stop by anytime between: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(it only takes 5 minutes to apply for the degree)


FOOD, FUN and PRIZES
including a
Senior Gift from the Class Councils