Additional ARC Programs & Services
Our approach is 100 percent student centered. Our goal is to help students make meaningful interventions at every stage of the academic life cycle, understanding that academic support is an essential good for all learners. We work to help students cultivate within themselves the skills necessary to manage competing demands, to deal productively with setbacks, and to approach with enthusiasm challenging situations both in and beyond the classroom.
University Studies is a course taken by incoming GS students designed to introduce the Columbia undergraduate experience. What does it mean to be a student at an Ivy League university? What are our responsibilities as part of a research and learning community? What are the University's responsibilities towards its students? The course explores these questions from both an abstract and a practical perspective, approaching with intellectual curiosity the University structure, curriculum, and place in American and global society; and introducing students to the essential strategies, resources, and partners that support their GS journey.
For more information, email [email protected].
Getting Things Done is a skill and an art – and one not easily mastered. For students interested in improving time management, minimizing procrastination, and reducing the stress that comes from doing things at the last minute, the GS Getting Things Done Group is here to provide support and accountability. Members will have the opportunity to learn time management strategies and, with the support of the group, break free from the negative patterns that may be preventing them from accomplishing their personal and academic goals. Together we will learn cognitive behavioral techniques that can increase efficiency, effectiveness, competence, and confidence, thereby improving our ability to get things done.
The group aims to create a safe space and supportive community for students to share and support one another and strives to strengthen each member’s personal development and well-being and to provide tools and resources to improve their academic and personal goals.The group is offered in collaboration with Dr. Shirley Matthews from Columbia Counseling and Psychological Services.
Participation in this group is entirely optional, and all students are welcome to join. If you opt in, we ask that you commit to attending weekly one-hour meetings, and to maintaining supportive and collegial relationships with your fellow members.
Because GS students are busy people with complex lives, we know from experience that all sorts of issues can arise that might cause challenges in the road toward graduation. We also know that talking about these challenges in a supportive and understanding space can help. Trajectory is designed to provide exactly that: a chance to check in with peers about what’s going on, to build a team that can help provide accountability and support. GS peer advisors host weekly meetings and guide conversations with the goal of helping you stay focused on academics, helping you remember that someone is looking out for you, and holding you accountable to the goals you set for yourself.
Participation in this group is entirely optional. If you opt in, we ask that you commit to attending weekly one-hour meetings, and to maintaining supportive and collegial relationships with your teammates.
To sign up or request more information, email [email protected].
The Academic Resource Center’s technology lending program is designed to support students experiencing temporary unexpected loss of access to a computer. This program allows them to continue meeting their educational responsibilities while they secure a replacement.
The ARC also offers a small number of additional technology resources available for short-term loan including iClickers and scientific calculators.
To request a loan, please complete the GS ARC Technology Loan Request form.
Please note that loans are not guaranteed and determination is made based on availability. Students are encouraged to refer to this list of technological resources on campus that may also be of use.
Studying together offers many benefits including accountability, structure, and support building momentum. The ARC offers study hall space for students interested in working independently in a shared learning environment. Reservations for one- and two-hour study windows can be made using our online appointment system. Please note that tutoring and coaching appointments may be happening during your reservation time, so there may be background noise.
The ARC has partnered with Columbia University Libraries to offer students direct support with research. Schedule an appointment using the online appointment system to meet with a research librarian for support on any aspect of your research project, from initial project conception to citation management to deep dives into the archives and everything in between.