The Climate School and Columbia University have diverse services and facilities designed to support students' academic, personal, and professional development. These resources play a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
Resources & Support
Resources and Support
University Student Services Center
Visit the Student Services Center for any questions or issues regarding your Student ID, accessing the University Registrar, Transcript or Diploma information, etc.
The Ombuds Office helps promote civility, mutual respect and ethical conduct, and identifies ways to prevent disruptive conflict by alerting the administration to policy issues and to recommend changes in University practices.
International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO)
ISSO serves the immigration-related needs of Columbia’s international community, providing advisory and documentation services and information on a host of issues.
The Office of the University Chaplain designs and sponsors a variety of programs on matters of justice, faith, and spirituality for small and large campus groups.
Disability Services (DS) provides accommodations and services to eligible students, both virtually and in-person, dependent upon the student’s location as well as the classroom setting
The Office of Student Financial Planning provides financial aid information and services for students in the Columbia Climate School.
Legal and Related Resources
University Life has compiled a list of resources for the community where you can find information on doxing, international student support, legal assistance, and health and counseling services.
In emergencies, please call Public Safety, 24 hours a day:
- Morningside Campus: 212-854-5555
- Manhattanville Campus: 212-853-3333
- Medical Center Campus: 212-305-7979
Columbia University Life serves as a central resource for students, providing access to programs, events, initiatives, and support services that foster community and enhance the student experience across all schools.
Columbia Health comprises more than 130 medical providers, dietitians, disability specialists, health educators, therapists, psychiatrists, peer counselors, student personnel, support staff, and administrative professionals. All programs and services provided by Columbia Health adhere to strict standards of confidentiality in compliance with State and Federal laws.
Dodge Fitness Center features three floors of cardiovascular and strength equipment, a 160-meter indoor running track, an eight-lane 25-yard swimming pool, multi-sport gymnasia, and ten squash courts.
Sexual respect is a commitment to communicating and acting with integrity and respect for others.
Columbia University's Office of Work/Life fosters the well-being of the Columbia community and its people in their pursuit of meaningful and productive academic, personal, and work lives.
Housing
Admitted students who have accepted the offer of admission are encouraged to make inquiries into housing options as early as possible. To apply for housing, complete the Columbia Residential application by the deadline indicated in your letter of admission. To apply, you will first need to successfully activate your UNI. For more information about university housing, see the Columbia Residential website. Because Columbia housing is extremely limited, we strongly encourage you to research the Off-Campus Housing Marketplace.
Global Travel offers support for university-affiliated international travel, including pre-trip planning, travel registration, risk assessment, emergency assistance, and policy guidance to ensure the health, safety, and compliance of students, faculty, and staff abroad.
Students | Columbia Travel & Expense
The Student Travel Finance portal provides guidance on using Concur for pre-trip approvals, travel bookings, and expense reporting, along with relevant policies and emergency support resources.
Student Groups
About
The Columbia Climate Graduate Council (CCGC) serves as a channel of communication between the graduate students at the Climate School and related offices. The CCGC fulfills this role through advocacy and productive dialogue with this network and its constituents.
Elections are held annually in September. View our Constitution and Bylaws.
Contact: [email protected]
Purpose
The CCGC is tasked with the responsibility of:
- To represent and be an advocate for the graduate student body of the Columbia Climate School to the Climate School administration and Columbia University
- To provide a structure for graduate students to work to achieve collective progress and development
- To create and maintain ongoing dialogue with the Dean
- To serve as a channel of communication between the graduate students and other individuals and groups external to the Columbia Climate School graduate student body
- To build and strengthen the community of graduate students in the school
- To foster cultural diversity and an improved quality of life through cultural initiates to improve the quality of life of all Climate School students
- To appropriate allocated funds of students-activities fees
- To maintain communication with alumni, alumni organizations, and career services
Columbia has a number of sustainability, environment, and climate-focused student organizations. Visit Student Opportunities to learn more.
Student Policies
Climate School students should familiarize themselves with the policies and regulations provided by the program and school. Please note that lack of knowledge about university, program or school policies does not excuse students who fail to comply with regulations.
The Student Handbook is updated regularly and the Climate School reserves the right to make updates or changes to at any time.
See our detailed Transfer Policies page.
Key Climate School Contacts
➡️ Climate School Academic Affairs ([email protected]) – Email for any academic questions or concerns (e.g., class registration, program requirements).
➡️ Climate School Student Affairs ([email protected]) – Email for any non-academic concerns (e.g., questions about orientation, events, student clubs)
➡️ Career Team ([email protected]) – Email for all career-related inquiries, including internship, capstone, or professional development opportunities, questions, or concerns.
➡️ Financial Aid Support ([email protected]) – The Climate School has partnered with Columbia's Student Financial Planning team to provide comprehensive financial aid services to our students. Email or call the SFP team at 212-854-7040.
➡️ Billing, Payments, Student Account Inquiries ([email protected]) – Climate School students can reach out to the Columbia Student Service Center for assistance with general billing inquiries, help making payments, and other student account questions. Email or call the Student Service Center at 212-854-4400.
➡️ Climate School Student Business Team ([email protected]) – Email if you are unsure where to start with your student billing questions.
Education News
Regenerative Travel: Students Field Test What’s Next in Climate-Conscious Tourism
The Wild Tomorrow capstone workshop and Cuttyhunk Practicum are two examples of Climate School initiatives that focus on climate-conscious travel.
Translating Climate Awareness Into Action at New York High Schools
The student-led Youth Climate Action Alliance Interscholastic Conference brought together high school students from across the boroughs to learn about and collaborate on climate action initiatives.
Join Us on May 30 to Celebrate Hudson River World Fish Migration Day
Hosted by scientists and educators at multiple locations along the lower Hudson River Estuary, this event celebrates the vital role played by estuaries in the life cycle of many ocean fish species.