Planning your future is one of the first steps that you should take as a Columbia GS student. It is important to ask yourself right away if after graduation you plan to continue the career you have already been cultivating, start a new career, attend graduate or professional school, engage in research opportunities or fellowships, enter the military, or seek a volunteer opportunity such as the Peace Corps or Teach for America.
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Fellowship and Research Opportunities
Fellowships are funded opportunities offered by organizations to help students further their education, acquire skills, and broaden their horizons both personally and professionally. GS students have earned a wide range of fellowships, from the Truman Fellowship and the Fulbright to the Clarendon Scholarship and fellowships with the U.S. Department of State.
Columbia Graduate and Professional School Opportunities
GS supports several dual-, combined-, and joint-degree programs with Columbia's graduate and professional schools. Students must be specially nominated for these programs and only highly qualified candidates will be considered. For more details, visit the GS Academic Bulletin.
Career Planning Resources
The GS Dean of Students Office is an excellent resource for learning about what programs and events are being offered to help you explore career paths or prepare for graduate or professional school. Your academic advisor can help you navigate the University's many offices such as the Center for Career Education and Graduate School Coaching. It's also important to read the weekly student newsletters for information about upcoming deadlines and information sessions.