Congratulations on being admitted to the Columbia University School of General Studies! This milestone recognizes all of the hard work and achievements you've made in your life thus far, and we are excited to welcome you into your next chapter as you begin your journey at GS this spring.
Thank you for joining us on Admitted Students Day, where you will have the opportunity to explore all of the unique opportunities and resources available to you as a student at GS. From 6 - 7 p.m. ET, we encourage you to participate in a variety of open sessions to ask questions and meet with academic advisors, current students, alumni, and more.
Open Sessions
To participate in today's events, please click on the icons below to join the corresponding meeting rooms over Zoom for the sessions that interest you the most. Each session will be conducted as an open Q&A, where you will have the opportunity to pose questions of your own. You may explore the sessions at your own pace, entering and exiting meeting rooms as many times as you like throughout the event until 7 p.m. ET.
After Admitted Students Day
Newly admitted students to the Columbia University School of General Studies must complete a series of steps to begin enrollment.
During the Academic Planning Session (APS), students will receive an overview of the registration and advising process, general academic requirements, and relevant policies, as well as website links and resources needed to plan their academic schedules
Following Admitted Students Day, attendees may schedule academic advising appointments upon submitting the Acceptance Reply Form and tuition deposit to begin planning for their first semester.
CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY
As you plan for your enrollment at GS, we know that you are looking forward to connecting with your future classmates and other members of the community.
As an admitted student, you have access to an exclusive community via ZeeMee where you can meet and chat with fellow incoming students, as well as current students, before the semester begins.
To join the community, download the ZeeMee app using the link below.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Columbia University School of General Studies
[email protected]
Learn more about what to expect once you enroll at the Columbia University School of General Studies.
Applying for Financial Aid
Learn how to apply for financial aid, register for a financial aid workshop, or schedule an appointment with the Office of Educational Financing to develop a long-term plan specific to you.
U.S. Military Veterans
The School of General Studies has been educating military veterans for more than 70 years. Learn more about the unique resources and programs available to aid veterans in the transition to higher education.
Transfer Students
In recent years, more than 75 percent of students in our entering classes transferred credit to Columbia. As an incoming student, after you have received your award of transfer credit, you will work with your individual academic advisor to create a plan for success.