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M.A. Student Handbook
M.A. Student Handbook
Introduction
Message from the Dean
About this Handbook
GSAS History
Important Contact Information
M.A. Programs including Programs inside and outside the Arts and Sciences
Financial Matters: Policies and Resources for Students in All M.A. Programs
Tuition and Fees
Debit Balances
Credit Balances
Health Service Fee
Insurance
Withdrawal and Adjustment of Tuition Charges
Supplemental Support
Taxation
Fellowships
Introduction
Fellowship Regualtions and Processing
Fellowships from Outside Sources
International Students and Employment
Research and other Professional Development Resources
GSAS Resource Center
Letters of Introduction (Blue Seal Letters)
Responsible Conduct of Research
Libraries
Computing
Mentoring of M.A. Students
Research Centers, Consortia, Institutes and Related Schools
Career Education
Student Life
Bank and Credit Union
Child Care
Community Service
Dining Services and Faculty House
Disability Services
Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC)
Graduate Student Lounge
Gym and Athletic Facilities
Health Service and Health (Medical) Insurance
Housing
I.D. Cards for Columbia Students (C.U.I.D.)
International Students
Minority Affairs, GSAS Office Of
Registrar
Religious Life
Safety and Security
Student Financial Services
Transportation and Parking
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations 2006*
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Letters of Introduction (Blue Seal Letters)   Printable Version

Blue Seal Letters are issued by the GSAS Dean to M.A. students who need introductions to libraries, archives, museums, and other such institutions in order to conduct research. Any M.A. candidate is eligible to receive such a letter. The letters are issued in five languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Students who need a letter in any language other than English are asked to provide us with a translation of the name of the home department or program and of the thesis topic.  The application is available in the GSAS Resource Center or online through a link on the Resource Center’s Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/pages/cstudents/std-ser/office/index.html#N100D6 .  Please allow at least four business days for the preparation of these letters.


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