2011-12 Bulletin
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Introduction and Welcome
Degree and Non-Degree Programs of GSAS
- Ph.D. Programs: Arts and Sciences Programs, Dual-Degree Programs, Programs outside the Arts and Sciences
- Free-standing M.A. Programs: Arts and Sciences Programs, Dual-degree Programs, Programs outside the Arts and Sciences
- Non-Degree Programs
Academic Policies
- Registration Requirements
- Registration Unit and other Registration Categories
- Continuous Registration, Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, and Reinstatement
- Dropping and Adding Courses, Registration Timeline and Academic Calendar
- Transcripts and Certification
- Immunization Requirements for all Students
- Accumulation of Points
- Grading System
- English Proficiency
- Advanced Standing and Transfer Credit
- Ph.D. Programs: Advanced Standing
- Free-standing M.A. Programs: Partial Advanced Standing
- Liberal Studies Master of Arts Programs: Transfer Credit
- Students from other Columbia Graduate Divisions
- Students from Columbia Undergraduate Schools
- Non-Degree, Visiting and Exchange Students
- Summer Session
- Study or Research outside of Columbia for Ph.D. students
- Student Conduct
- Academic Integrity and Responsible Conduct of Research
- Use of Columbia’s Network and Electronic Resources
- Rules of University Conduct
- Dean’s Discipline
- Student Rights: Academic Matters
- Complaints and Grievances
- Major Religious Holidays and Attendance
- Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Student Rights and Policies: Student Life Matters
- Health Services and Health (Medical) Insurance
- Student Health Services on the Morningside and Medical Center Campuses
- Student Medical Insurance and Health Service Fee
- Students as Parents
- Housing
- Disability Services
Financial Matters
- Tuition and Fees
- Policies and Resources for Students not on Fellowship
- Tuition Assistance Program Awards
- Work Study
Ph.D. Fellowship Regulations
- Registration and Renewal of Fellowships
- External Fellowship Policies
- Seven-Year Funding Eligibility
- Deferring GSAS Multi-Year Fellowships
- Teaching or Research Appointments
GSAS Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Good Standing in the Graduate School
- General Requirements
- Master of Arts (M.A.): full-time and part-time study, application for the M.A. degree
- Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Instructional Requirement for Ph.D. Students in the Arts and Sciences
- Dissertation
Degree and Academic Requirements of Individual Programs
GSAS and Columbia University Contact Information
