Student and Alumni Profiles

Apply: 2026–2027 Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

The Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons invites eligible School of General Studies undergraduate students to apply for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Students are invited to apply for a locker in Lerner Hall for the fall semester, spring semester, or academic year. A limited number of lockers are available.

Application Deadline: Extended Fri., Oct. 16

The GS Mentor Program invites incoming students to apply to be paired with a mentor, and returning students to apply to serve as mentors. 

Lottery Deadline: Tuesday, October 6

Students will have the opportunity to invite a Columbia or Barnard faculty member to a local restaurant for dinner and conversation.

GS’s speed networking event on October 5 will celebrate the school’s diverse community through engaging student-alumni conversations and hands-on career support.
 

Before coming to GS, Alaya Walton spent most of her life shaping fictional stories, from acting in LA, to writing and publishing multiple novels. But now, she’s shifting gears and working towards shaping the stories of real people, in real life.

A few GSers reflect on the roads that led them back to school and what they have gained from their nontraditional paths. 

GS students are invited to submit an interest form to join Dean Rosen-Metsch for lunch and a roundtable discussion this semester. Selected students will be invited to discuss their experiences, life at Columbia University, personal goals, concerns, and more. 

The Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons invites eligible School of General Studies undergraduate students to apply for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP).

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