Student Guide
Resources for every step of your graduate education
Professional Development
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is committed to preparing PhD and MA students for a variety of careers after graduation. GSAS and other campus programs provide students with professional experiences that complement their academic training and help them prosper in their many career choices.
Professional Development Toolkit
Resources
Professional Development Resources for Master’s Students
Learn about the professional development programs, services, and tools that are available to GSAS master’s students.
Professional Development Resources for Doctoral Students
Learn about the professional development programs, services, and tools that are available to GSAS doctoral students.
Columbia Offices and Programs
CCE offers several services and resources specifically for graduate students, in order to help them explore professional paths and achieve their career goals.
GSAS Teaching Scholars Program
This program affords advanced doctoral students the opportunity to design and teach a course in their area of expertise.
GSAS Fellowships in Academic Administration
This program allows advanced doctoral students to apprentice each term in Columbia's administrative offices.
GSAS Conference Matching Travel Fund
This fund helps GSAS students to present at conferences, and DMA candidates to attend first performances of original musical compositions.
3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition showcases the research of Columbia’s doctoral student community.
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