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Students with GS Student Life advisors in the GS Lounge.
Under the Office of the Dean of Students, GS Student Life provides programs that build GS's nontraditional student community.
Alumni Affairs Officer with a Columbia GS Student.
Alumni Affairs works with Student Life to present networking and career preparation events for GS students.
General Studies Student Council leaders
The General Studies Student Council organizes events for GS students throughout the year.
Students enjoying a dance party at The Bronx Zoo.
New Student Orientation Program offers events that integrate all four Columbia University undergraduate colleges.
Dean Peter J. Awn addresses Columbia GS graduates and audience.
The School of General Studies Class Day, our college's graduation celebration, is presented by GS Student Life.

GS Student Life, a division of the Office of the Dean of Students, is committed to enhancing the overall nontraditional student experience and empowering the nontraditional student population. We aim to provide GS students with opportunities for social and academic engagement while fostering a strong sense of community within GS, Columbia, and New York City.

Columbia University School of General Studies Student Life provides many programs that explore issues around academics, diversity, wellness, leadership, civic responsibility, and self awareness. Students are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of life at Columbia University.

Upcoming Student Life Events

General Studies Undergraduate New Student Orientation
Date: August 26, 2013 08:30 am - 05:00 pm EDT
Location: Alfred Lerner Hall
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Visitors Center Tour Guide/Public Affairs Liaison

Start Date: Mon., June 3

GS students are invited to apply for a tour guide/public affairs liaison position with the University Visitors Center.

Apply to Live at the Bayit

Posted: April 22

Students still in need of housing for the Summer or Fall of 2013 are invited to apply to the Bayit, Columbia University's pluralistic Jewish food co-op.

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