General Studies
Columbia University's Morningside Campus sits at 116th Street and Broadway in New York City. It houses the three undergraduate schools—the School of General .. Continue ...
The Columbia Ballet Collaborative was founded in 2007 by five professional ballet dancers enrolled at the School of General Studies, and is now comprised of students from all three of the Universit.. Continue ...
Rodolfo Vazquez '08 -"My mother fled Mexico to give me everything-except her time – that was spent working, trying to ensure that I would succeed in America. But things weren't so straightforward. As a s.. Continue ...
John DeSerio '08 -"Having grown up the son of a hardworking plumber, I learned early that my career had to be something I loved doing, not just a job. That’s one of the reasons I became a professional bal.. Continue ...
Irena Wolner '08 -“Growing up in Lithuania during the Cold War, I didn’t really know what freedom was, a fact I learned quite dramatically when Soviet troops attacked my country’s only TV station i.. Continue ...
Aries Dela Cruz '09 -"Anthropology showed me that it’s not only about the answers, but the questions that are asked. In an increasingly globalized world, a Columbia education provides students with the capac.. Continue ...
Samantha Jackson '11 -“I am guided by the African principle Sankofa, which means to return to the past in order to build for the future. Thus, I have decided to study at Columbia for the purpose of building a futu.. Continue ...
PJ Bodnar '10 -“I joined the police force to serve my community and, after I was wounded in the line of duty, I wanted to continue to serve. I chose GS and moved to New York because I really feel that, if y.. Continue ...
Sagit Goldenberg '10 -Barely two months after finishing my military service in the Israeli Air Force, I packed my bags and moved all on my own to Los Angeles. I attended a community college there for two years and p.. Continue ...
Lauren McFall '08 -“When I was training as a synchronized swimmer, I was in the pool too early to watch the morning news, and after a 10-hour day of training, I was too exhausted to do anything but fall asleep... Continue ...
Low Memorial Library was completed in 1897 and served as the main library until 1934. Today this landmark building functions as the administrative center of the University and houses the offices .. Continue ...
Dina Bateman '07 -“As long as I can remember I wanted to be a doctor, but somewhere along the way I lost confidence in myself. Then in my first semester at GS, I was captivated by my Frontiers of Science class.. Continue ...
Liza St. John - Current Student -"After years of going on auditions and working day jobs, I realized I missed learning and wanted to go back to school for a well-rounded education. At GS I’ve developed my creative.. Continue ...
The School of General Studies of Columbia University is the finest liberal arts college in the United States created specifically for returning and nontraditional students seeking a rigorous, traditional, Ivy League undergraduate degree full or part time.
GS is also home to the oldest and largest Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program in the United States, the Joint Program with Jewish Theological Seminary, and the Dual BA Program Between Columbia University and Sciences Po.
