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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

February 7, 2022

Deadlines

Tues. Feb. 15 is the deadline to withdraw from a Spring '22 Law School course; the grade of F will be recorded for withdrawals after this date.

If enrolled in Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation (L6205) and you wish to take this course for a letter grade please fill out this form by Tues. Feb. 15 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Student Services

- LAP Character & Fitness - Feb. 8 at noon (Register) A representative of the New York City Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program will discuss the Character and Fitness portion of the New York State Bar Admission application. This is a great chance to ask any Character and Fitness questions that might be on your mind! Co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Degree Programs.

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Public Interest Fellows sitting in a seminar room

Social Justice Initiatives

- Upcoming fellowship application deadlines:

Leebron, Global Public Service, Haas: March 1
LL.M. Pathways: March 14

- Read the full SJI Newsletter for additional information about public interest/public service programs, deadlines, and events!

Graduate Programs

- Decoding DEI for LLM Students - Feb. 9, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 101 Join Ixchel Rosal of the Office of University Life for an exploratory, honest dialogue to connect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to your experience as an international student. All are welcome. Grab-and-go lunch will be provided!

- Building Your "Leadership User Manual" Feb .7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom Columbia Business and Law School students are invited to a workshop on building your "Leadership User Manual," facilitated by Adam Bryant, managing director at The ExCo Group and senior advisor to the Reuben Mark Initiative at Columbia Business School. The Manual provides a highly effective framework for colleagues to better understand each other so they can drive faster toward their shared goals. Register

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International Travel Requirements

Thinking about Columbia-related overseas travel? Prior to any trips abroad with student organizations, international moot courts, Spring Break Caravans, etc., be sure to comply with the newly-updated University requirements. They’ve all been complied in a convenient checklist form on the new Pre-Departure Requirements for International Travel website.

Student Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services

Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-ins are an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.

Support Groups

Coordinated by Columbia Health

Schedule a COVID Test

Voluntary testing will remain available for asymptomatic vaccinated faculty, staff, and students up to once weekly.

Medical Appointments

Click above or call 212-854-7426 for appointments. Contact Alice! Health Promotion at 212-854-5453 or alice@columbia.edu

CU Food Pantry

Open Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm - 6:00pm
5th Floor Lerner Hall,
2920 Broadway (Between 114th & 115th Streetsets)

Financial Wellness Resources

Students experiencing unexpected financial need, including food and housing insecurity, may be eligible for additional assistance. To apply for emergency assistance, complete the funding request form.

Evening Shuttle

The on-demand, point-to-point Public Safety Evening Shuttle by Via has replaced the escort service at the Morningside campus. Additionally, the Intercampus Shuttle runs Monday to Saturday, excluding University holidays.

CU's Public Safety App - Lionsafe

This app not only connects users with quick access to Public Safety emergency services, it helps keep you updated with crime alerts, emergency protocols and critical campus safety protocols. Download it today!

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Public Safety periodically hosts Security Awareness Days at each campus for students, faculty, and staff.

Columbia Health Resources

Lawyers Assistance Program

A free, confidential service available to law students and their family members in NYC who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, depression, anxiety and stress, as well as other addictions and mental health issues. The hotline is available 24/7: 212.302.5787.

Back-up Child Care

Full-time enrolled Law School students can receive up to 60 hours of back-up care per academic year through Bright Horizons.

Child Care & Schooling Services

Care for adults, children, or yourself in situations when normal care arrangements are interrupted or when short-term care is required.

Emergency Resources

Emergency Text Messaging
Click above to sign up for emergency text updates to receive real-time notifications of emergency events on or near campus.

Emergency Phone #s
Columbia’s Public Safety is available at any time of day, every day. Please store these critical numbers in your phone:

Morningside Campus Emergency Line: 212-854-5555
Manhattanville Campus Emergency Line: 212-853-3333
Medical Center Campus Emergency Line: 212-305-7979