ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) and the International Affairs Office (IAO) join with the faculty and staff in welcoming you to Columbia University! Studying in a foreign country is both an exciting and a challenging experience. We want your stay in New York to be productive and enjoyable from the start and are here to help make the passage from your home country to Columbia as smooth as possible.

Please email any comments or questions about this website to us at newintlstudent@columbia.edu


Coming to Columbia: Essential Information for New International Students (PDF)

Coming to Columbia: Essential Information for Scholars (PDF)

Orientation and Celebrating New York! for New International Students in Fall 2008 (PDF)

International Peer Adviser Program

Student Organizations and Activities


Helpful Links for New International Students and Scholars


NYCTourist

The Paperless Guide to New York City

NYNow

New York City Online References

Yahoo! New York

The Village Voice

Oanda Currency Converter