UNDERGRADUATE
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 innovative dual and joint degree programs open to all students, including those applying directly from high school, in partnership with List College of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Sciences Po, Trinity College Dublin, and City University of Hong Kong.
POSTBAC PREMED
The Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the United States.
With an internationally-recognized faculty, Columbia's commitment to postbaccalaureate premedical and prehealth students is proven by a placement rate of up to 90 percent of our graduates in American medical schools.
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Frontline Paper at Columbia GS
Frontline Arts' award-winning art project, Frontline Paper, returned to Columbia University for a two-day workshop, as part of a series of Crafting Commonality workshops that engages and connects communities through craft making experience.
Finding Freedom After Incarceration Through Education and Advocacy
Jarrell Daniels, a New York native and formerly incarcerated teenager, enrolled at the Columbia University School of General Studies during the fall of 2019, not too long after completing a six-year sentence on Rikers Island. Since his release, Daniels has become a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform through public speaking, research, and mentorship efforts.
Columbia Family Days and Homecoming
This month, the School of General Studies welcomes alumni, current students, and their family members to join us for Family Days and Homecoming, a weekend of events that provide an opportunity to connect with the entire Columbia University community.
Upcoming Events
CANCELLED:Citation Crash Course
Columbia Health Flu Fair - Law School
Meet Students in the Fall 2019 Incoming Class
Student Services
There are many resources available to you as a student to help you succeed in your academic career.
The Dean of Students Office is the primary advising resource for undergraduate students at GS.
Dedicated to supporting the diverse nontraditional student body at GS in achieving academic excellence.
Wherever you are on the road to mastery, our tutors are here to help.
We have help rooms for math, chemistry, physics, statistics, and writing that are open to all students.
Jumpstart your first semester at Columbia and get a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed.
We encourage students to become involved in programs and activities that enhance their educational experience.
Plan Your Campus Visit
Join us for an upcoming information session and campus tour to learn more about the School of General Studies, including curriculum details, program requirements, financial aid, and the application process.
Upcoming Dates
Undergraduate Campus Visit
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Undergraduate Campus Visit
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Undergraduate Campus Visit
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Undergraduate Campus Visit
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Undergraduate Campus Visit
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Undergraduate Campus Visit
Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Plan Your Campus Visit
Join us for an upcoming information session and campus tour to learn more about the Postbac Premed Program, including curriculum details, program requirements, financial aid, and the application process.
Upcoming Dates
Postbac Premed Program Campus Visit
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Postbac Premed Program Campus Visit
Friday, October 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Postbac Premed Program Campus Visit
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Postbac Premed Program Campus Visit
Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Postbac Premed Program Campus Visit
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Postbac Premed Program Campus Visit
Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
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