Latest Columbia GS News
GS Students Honored at 2026 Student Leadership Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, May 5, the School of General Studies celebrated the outstanding leadership of over 100 students at the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.
GS Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Academic Prizes Ceremony
Congratulations to the GSers honored at the annual ceremony at Faculty House!
GS Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Class Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 18, the School of General Studies celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of the 827 members of the Class of 2026.
Featured Profile
David Garland '26GS
Meet David: GS student, economics major, U.S. Navy veteran, and defensive lineman for the Columbia Lions football team.
“I think playing football really helped with my transition into civilian life because I get that same camaraderie and bond with my teammates as I got while I was on active duty.”
Press Releases
Columbia University Expands Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program with City University of Hong Kong
Starting in Fall 2025, high school graduates can apply directly to the joint bachelor’s degree program and earn two degrees in four years, studying in both Hong Kong and New York.
The Next Mission: Higher Education | Academic Boot Camp at Columbia University Bridges Service and Scholarship
The program, which empowers veterans and current service members looking to transition into higher education, will take place from July 12 to July 19.
SMC to Columbia University Transfer Student Hunter Doradea Chosen to be a Future Nobel Laureate Scholar
Among 11 Students Selected from Across the World for Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship Program, a First from SMC & Columbia University
Veterans
GS is the premier destination for veterans and active-duty service members seeking a world-class education, coming to Columbia from of all branches of the U.S. military, as well as veterans of foreign armed forces. The School enrolls more veterans and active-duty service members than the rest of the Ivy League combined.
GS in the News
EdCast by CUNY Podcasts, May 19
Staten Island Advance, May 17
The Owl Alumni Magazine
Columbia GS's annual alumni magazine The Owl presents the best in GS school and alumni news.
The magazine is available digitally through The Owl archive, which includes issues from the last two-plus decades.
Media Inquiries
The Columbia GS Communications Office promotes a greater understanding of the mission of Columbia University's nontraditional undergraduate college, and manages media outreach and inquiries regarding GS students, alumni, staff, and events.
Noah Kutzy
Director of Communications
(212) 851-4384
[email protected]
Natalie Jankowski
Associate Director of Communications
(212) 851-4385
[email protected]