Academic & Skill Development Workshops
The Office of Student Support partners with departments across campus to offer a number of workshops throughout the year that are open to current SPS students. All virtual workshops will be recorded and posted here once the links are ready. Take a look at our Fall 2025 workshop schedule below, and visit our group page on SPS Engage to register!
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| Weeks of WelcomeNavigating Columbia & Graduate School 101 | Join the Office of Student Support for a presentation on all things Columbia graduate school! During this session, students will learn about academic resources such as peer tutoring and coaching, available technology & software, helpful study tips and time management tools, and more! |
Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeFulbright Info Session | What is the Fulbright Fellowship? How do I apply? Join the Office of Student Support for a conversation about the possibilities of a Fulbright fellowship and how to craft a compelling application. |
Thursday 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeResearch and Citations Workshop | Join the Office of Student Support and SPS Librarian Kae Kratcha to learn about research and citation techniques, including how to utilize Zotero for proper citation! To learn more about Columbia University Libraries resources, click here. |
Tuesday 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeMeet the Tutors | Join the SPS Tutoring Program to meet the tutors, learn about the program, and get free snacks and coffee/tea! |
Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeIntroduction to Academic Writing | Join the Office of Student Support for a workshop focused on academic writing. During this session, participants will gain information on grammar strategies, reading techniques, and more. |
Thursday 3:15pm - 4:15pm ET |
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| Setting Up Your Group Project for Success | There are so many benefits to working in groups. However, working effectively on a team or a group project can be challenging. Join the Office of Student Wellness and the Office of Student Support in a collaborative workshop focused on how to set your group up for success. Come away with concrete tips and strategies to start collaborative projects off on the right foot (and reduce headaches later)!
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Tuesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET |
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| Financial Fitness Tips: Living in NYC | Join Student Financial Services and the Office of Student Support for a conversation about financial fitness! This workshop will provide students with resources for managing their finances throughout their studies and beyond. Attendees will leave with no-cost tools and information designed to introduce fundamental financial literacy concepts and improve financial wellbeing, including iGrad: the no cost financial wellness and education platform available to students both now and after they cease their studies. Lastly, students will be able to provide their input on topics for future financial wellness sessions with the goal of providing meaningful information to students throughout the year. |
Thursday 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET |
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| Research & Citation Workshop Part 2: Citation Management with Zotero | Join the Office of Student Support and SPS Librarian Kae Kratcha to learn about research and citation techniques, including how to utilize Zotero for proper citation! |
Wednesday 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET |
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| Study Break SeriesOctober Study Break | The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Thursday 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET |
Registration TBA |
| Business Research Workshop | Need business information for your SPS projects? In this workshop, led by SPS Student Support and Kae Kratcha from Columbia libraries, you will learn about business research resources that you can't find through Google, provided for free to students through Columbia Libraries. Find out how to locate industry information, competitor information, market size, and more! To learn more about Columbia University Libraries resources, click here. |
Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET |
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| Building Confidence in Public Speaking | Join the Office of Student Support for a workshop focused on the art of public speaking. Participants will learn the foundations of public-speaking and gain valuable presentation and communications skills. This is an opportunity to practice public speaking with peers and receive guidance on creating compelling presentations. |
Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
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| ChatGPT and You | What is ChatGPT, and why should you care? Join the Office of Student Support for a conversation about the generative artificial intelligence tool that has swept the globe in popularity. |
Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET |
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| Study Break SeriesNovember Study Break | The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
Registration TBA |
| Study Break SeriesDecember Study Break | The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Wednesday 3pm - 5pm ET |
Registration TBA |