Additional University Resources
Additional University Resources
LinkedIn Learning - Columbia University has upgraded your Lynda.com account to LinkedIn Learning to help fuel your lifetime of learning and professional development. This resource is FREE.
SPS Student Advising - Whether you're seeking trusted advice on how to plan your course load and fulfill your requirements or you'd like to plan the next steps of your career, the Office of Advising at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies is prepared to serve you. Find out who your advisor is and make an appointment with them.
CU Writing Center - The Writing Center provides writing support to undergraduate and graduate students. In one-on-one consultations and workshops, our consultants offer feedback and strategies to help you improve at every stage of your writing, from brainstorming to final drafts.
Comprehensive Remote Learning Guide - The comprehensive guide is a just-in-time resource created for SPS students to get ready to access and participate in remote courses.
Getting Help in Your Online Course - Help in online courses is available for faculty, teaching assistants, and students Monday through Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM, ET; Saturday 12 PM to 4 PM, ET. Canvas Support for faculty, teaching assistants, and students is offered 24/7.
Remote Learning Support - To enhance the learning experience, remote learning support utilizes Canvas/Courseworks, Zoom Class Sessions, and Columbia Libraries.
SPS Helpdesk - The Helpdesk is available to submit a request, access the Instructional Support Knowledge Center, receive answers to Frequently Asked Questions, locate Technology Guides, and for general inquiry.
SPS Academic Policies and Procedures for Distance Education Students
Columbia Libraries SPS Liaison: Kae Bara Kratcha
Kae is the Libraries liaison to the School of Professional Studies, serving as the main librarian for SPS students, faculty, staff members, and alumni. Kae is here to support your research, whether that means helping you find information for a group project, recommending the perfect source for presentation infographics, or coaching you through the process of gathering and citing sources for an academic research paper.
As the Libraries liaison to SPS, Kae is happy to meet with students or recommend a colleague for students to connect with. Kae takes consultations in person in Watson Library for Business & Economics, in Lehman Library, and remotely by video call. Just email business [[at]] library [[dot]] columbia [[dot]] edu to set up an appointment.
SPS Library Guide - Connect with Kae Bara Kratcha, the Libraries liaison to the School of Professional Studies. If you're an SPS student, faculty member, staff member, or alum, Kae is your librarian!
Ask a CU Librarian - Chat your questions to a librarian.
Reference and Citation Management - Citation management software makes mining and using information resources easier and more effective.
Interlibrary Loan - Find out how to borrow material from other libraries or obtain copies of articles or book chapters from titles that are not owned or available at Columbia University Libraries.
Columbia University Libraries Website
Library Research Support - Online research tutorials and links.
Change of Address Form (SSOL)
Update Emergency Contact Information (SSOL)
FERPA Privacy Policy - Read Columbia's policy on requesting access to student records.
CU Global Travel - Learn about Columbia Travel and plan a trip.
Student Financial Services (Graduate Students) Website
Columbia iGrad - Having a clear handle on your money matters can vastly improve your well-being. That's why Columbia has partnered with iGrad; the University's free financial literacy platform provided at no cost to Columbia students both now and after attending. iGrad provides students with interactive financial education and wellness tools, scholarship information, student loan management resources, webinars, videos, and more. If you have a Columbia University email address, go to Columbia.iGrad.com to set up your account. Answer a few questions about your financial habits, then iGrad will recommend personalized resources for your needs. You can also use it to create a budget or financial plan, learn about savings, investments and responsible credit card use, and how to navigate other major life money matters, such as buying a car or a house. And remember, you can use Columbia.iGrad.com now and after you graduate for as long as you want it — without ever paying a fee.
Scholarships, Grants, and Work-Study
Financial Aid for International Students
Make a Payment - Pay your bill online.
Make an International Payment - Pay by wire.
Student Account, Payment and E-bill Information
For questions about your financial student account or bill, email Student Financial Services at sfs [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu.
For questions about loans, payment options, or financial aid, email Student Financial Planning at sfp [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu.
Columbia Health Insurance Office - Learn about insurance options, and enroll.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Sexual Violence Response - Provides trauma-informed, confidential support through crisis counseling/intervention, advocacy, prevention, and outreach.
Alice! Health Promotion - Columbia University’s Health Education Program, presents a wide range of health education and skill-building programs. Alice! coordinates Stressbusters, CU Move, and Go Ask Alice!, a leading health question-and-answer Internet resource.
Friend2Friend - This three-hour workshop is designed to help Columbia students recognize and respond to others exhibiting indicators of distress.
Immunization Requirements - See Columbia Health requirements and submit documentation of compliance.
Support Groups - Counseling and Psychological Services offers support groups throughout the semester.