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)

Fall 2009 Orientation, Campus Information Sessions and Tours and Celebrating New York! Activities for New International Graduate Students

International Peer Adviser Program

International Spouse and Partner Network (ISPN)

Student Organizations and Activities


Helpful Links for New International Students and Scholars

The New York Times The Paperless Guide to New York City
Time Out New York NYCTourist
The Village Voice NYNow
Oanda Currency Converter Yahoo! New York