Engineering your success…

A. Admission Response Confirmation page 31. New Graduate Student Orientation2. Provisional Status3. English Proficiency Requirement

B. Fall 2010 Academic Information page 4-51. Registration Timeline

C. New Student Check-List page 6-121. Email and SSOL Account Activation page 62. MMR Form page 7-83. Student ID page 94. Financial Services & Billing page 105. Student Information Updating page 126. Campus Ministries page 12

D. English Proficiency - ALP Essay Exam page 13-161. Testing Dates page 132. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) page 14-153. Language Resources in New York page 16

E. Housing Information page 17-341. On-Campus Housing (UAH) FAQ’s page 17-192. Brief Alternative Housing Solutions page 20-213. International House Application (I-House) page 224. Exhaustive Alternative Housing Solutions page 23-34

F. Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC) page 351. Welcome Letter

A. Webpage, www.columbia.edu/cu/egsc

Fall 2010 Admission Greetings! We are pleased to confirm the receipt of your Admission Response Form for the Fall 2010 class of the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at Columbia University. As you plan your upcoming semester, you may have questions about life at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. In order to assist you, please make note of the following email correspondence; respond where necessary. I. We have scheduled a New Graduate Student Orientation program to be held: • Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 through Friday, September 3rd, 2010. • Please RSVP on the following website: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Fall2010-Orientation • Schedule is subject to change, students will be notified. • Classes begin on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 At orientation, you will learn more about campus facilities and services. You will have an opportunity to meet with departmental faculty and/or administrators to plan your academic program and course of study for the Fall semester. II. Provisional Status Students (Previous transcripts and degree conferral). • If you know that we are missing any final and/or official transcripts, official degree certificate or other materials, have these items

forwarded to us as soon as possible. • If unsure about transcript status or this process, please contact Jonathan Stark, jrs2139@columbia.edu • An o fficial t ranscript an d d egree cer tificate, which i ndicates t he co nfirmation a bout your d egree b eing a warded a long with f inal

grades, must be sent in a sealed envelope from the institution in which the degree was awarded to the following address: Jonathan Stark, Student Affairs Officer

Office of Graduate Student Services Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Science

500 West 120th Street, MC 4708 New York, NY 10027

Alternatively, you may request that your institution give your final official transcripts directly to you in a stamped and sealed envelope. If you select this option, you must keep the transcript in the original sealed envelope and deliver to our address provided above. Hand-delivery of sealed materials are accepted if received by the deadline below. You will not be permitted to register for classes beyond your first term if we do not receive all required documents by October 15th, 2010. You may also incur late registration fees as a result of this. If you will need more time to obtain the official documents, please stop by our office prior to registration to discuss this matter. III. English Proficiency Requirement (American Language Program “ALP” Essay Exam). • Students who have earned their undergraduate degree at an institution located in a UcountryU in which English is not the

UprimaryU spoken language, you must take the ALP essay exam if your TOEFL or IELTS admission scores are as follows:

IELTS: TOEFL: Paper Based Computer Based Internet Based 6.5 or lower 599 or lower 249 or lower 99 or lower

Students required to take the ALP Essay Exam will be required to obtain the following ALP proficiency levels:

Essay Exam Level 8: M.S. and Professional (…and MS portion of MS/PhD track program) Essay Exam Level 10: M.Phil., Ph.D. and Eng.Sc.D. (…and PhD portion of MS/PhD track program)

The exam will be offered during orientation at no charge. Students must take the exam by October 15th, 2010. If the required level of proficiency is not met, students are highly encouraged to enroll in the American Language Program (ALP) 6-point “Academic Writing for International Students” course. Arrangements to take ALP courses or to retake the essay test will be at the financial responsibility of the student. Students must wait a period of six months after the original test date to retake the exam. See section D of the New Student Checklist on Language Proficiency for more information. If you have any questions about any of these items in this notification, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at (212) 854-6438. We look forward to welcoming you in August!

Sincerely, Jonathan R. Stark Student Affairs Officer TUJrs2139@columbia.eduUT

Fall 2010 Information

Class Schedulesand through SSOL (Student Services Online). To access either, please use the following means:

: Classes begin on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010. Fall 2010 class schedules are available through internet

Internet: www.columbia.edu/cu/students or www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin SSOL: https://ssol.columbia.edu/ On-Campus: University Registrar - Kent Hall, 2nd Floor

Academic Advising and Registration: Students should report to their academic departments to review their course selection with a faculty advisor prior to registration. Course registration via the Internet and/or in-person opens on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010. Fall registration for new students will be available on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010. Please note that the last day to register for classes to avoid a late registration fee is Thursday, September 2nd, 2010.

Registration for International Students: You are expected to maintain full-time registration throughout your program of study. For further information about this requirement, please contact the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).

Drop/Add: The last day to add a class is Friday, September 17th, 2010. The last day to drop a course without financial penalty is Friday, September 17th, 2010. Students are responsible for paying full tuition for courses dropped after this date. The last day to drop a course without academic penalty or to change grading option is Thursday, November 18th, 2010.

Withdrawals: Refunds are assessed by the date the student’s completed withdrawal paperwork is received by the Office of Graduate Student Services. Please note that some fees are not refundable and that all students who are registered for courses and who are withdrawing from School will be charged a withdrawal fee of $75. For additional information, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services. Students planning to resume their studies at a later date should consult their department regarding an official Leave of Absence.

Holds on your record: Your acceptance to Columbia is contingent upon receipt of your undergraduate and prior graduate transcripts. If you have not submitted all final and official transcripts, please contact your institution(s) immediately and have them forward an official transcript(s) with a confirmation of degree awarded in a sealed envelope to the Office of Graduate Student Services. If all transcripts are not received by the end of the Fall 2010 term, you will not be permitted to register for Spring 2011 courses.

ID cards: ID cards can be obtained in 204 Kent Hall. Please note that students are eligible to receive their ID cards only after they have registered for classes. Students must have their ID cards validated, every term in which they are enrolled, in order to utilize campus resources. This involves receiving the “registration sticker” on your ID.

Lockers: There are a limited number of lockers available in the Mudd Building. Arrangements for lockers are made by the Graduate Student Services Office. Preference is given to commuter students and they are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also, Butler Library hosts a lottery for lockers during the month of August, please review link for more: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/butler/lockers/

Academic Honesty: Because intellectual integrity is the hallmark of educational institutions, academic dishonesty is one of the most serious offenses that a student can commit at Columbia and is punishable by probation, suspension, or dismissal. In making Columbia’s policy on plagiarism and academic dishonesty clear, it is not feasible to include all the various forms that these actions may take--they are innumerable. Please refer to the Policy on Conduct and Discipline in the SEAS bulletin and the Code of Academic Integrity. Graduate Student Services does require a signed copy of our Integrity Code to show that you’ve read and understand Columbia University’s policies.

Personal Information: In order to receive campus mailings and registration announcements, please notify the Registrar or your academic department each time you change your address. Changes can also be updated using your SSOL account.

Graduate Announcements: There are Graduate Student Bulletin Boards on the 5th Floor of the Mudd Building. General announcements and information about activities, fellowships, and resources are posted throughout the year. Each academic department also maintains their own bulletin boards. Other news resources are the Columbia Spectator student newspaper, Columbia web page, and the University Record. The Fu Foundation School also maintains a graduate student e-mail list-serve that is used to send out important administrative messages.

Tuition & Financial Aid

: Payment of tuition will be due upon registration. If you are receiving financial aid from your academic department it will be available for disbursement shortly after you register and have your ID card validated. If you have not yet applied for Federal Student Aid (i.e.: loans and work-study positions) and would like to, please contact Financial Planning in 407 Lerner Hall.

Columbia University Bookstore

: The University Bookstore is located in the basement of Lerner Hall, which is located off Broadway between 114th and 115th Street.

Childcare Facilities

: Columbia University helps support 5 local day-care centers in the Morningside Heights, West Harlem, and Washington Heights area. A full listing of these centers and others is available in a comprehensive brochure published by the Office of Public Affairs in 301 Low Library, (212) 854-4469.

Places of Worship

: The Earl Hall Center is the spiritual and humanitarian center of Columbia University. As home to the United Campus Ministries, denominations of Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Eastern practices are fully represented through out the Earl Hall Center and provide services on a regular basis. For further information about services and other places of worship in the area, please visit Earl Hall.

Disability Services

: Columbia University is committed to serving the needs of students with disabilities. Services for permanent or temporary disabilities are coordinated by the University Office of Disability Services in alignment with the academic program and standards of the school. For further information, please contact either the University Office of Disability Services at (212) 854-2388, Lerner Hall 8th Floor, or the SEAS Graduate Student Liaison in the Office of Graduate Student Services.

Security at Columbia

: Columbia University prides itself in being a reasonably safe and crime-free urban campus environment. Security officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day. Additionally, the Columbia Escort Service will send escorts to accompany students residing near campus to their door anytime between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. For an escort, call 854-2798. Crime statistics are available from the Campus Security Office in 111 Low Library.

Contact InformationOffice of the University Registrar, 205 Kent Hall (212) 854-4330 ID Office, 204 Kent Hall, (212) 854-4323 Financial Planning, 407 Lerner Hall, (212) 854-3711 Bookstore, Lerner Hall Basement, (212) 854-4131 Earl Hall Center, Earl Hall, (212) 854-3574 University Office of Disability Services, Lerner Hall 8th Floor, (212) 854-2388 Campus Security, 111 Low Library (212) 854-2796

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Office of Graduate Student Services 524 S. W. Mudd * 500 West 120th Street * (212) 854-6438

Columbia University email and Student Services Online (SSOL) are two of the most essential tools for our Graduate students in Engineering. Please activate your UNI , which is the prefix to your email address, as soon as possible.

Step 1 Obtain your UNI

Use the following web-link to locate your UNI: https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/acis/manageaccount/lookup.html

Type your name into the field. Locate your profile & UNI (if available).

Available no earlier than 72 hours after we have received and processed your deposit for admissions. Incoming Fall students may have to wait until late July before UNI’s are generated and accessible for activation. Please be patient.

Step 2 Activate your UNI This process activates both your email and “SSOL” -Student Services Online (Billing & Registration) accounts

Use the following web-link to activate your UNI: https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/acis/manageaccount/create.html?

Fill in the following fields: • UNI • Social Security Number Leave this blank unless you provided a # with • Date of Birth your online admission application.• PIN Leave this blank • Uni Activation Code Leave this blank • Choose a Password • Retype your chosen password

Step 3 Access and use your Columbia Accounts (Email and SSOL)

Use the following web-links to utilize accounts: EMAIL: https://cubmail.cc.columbia.edu/horde/imp/ Then type your UNI & Password

SSOL: https://ssol.columbia.edu/ Then type your UNI & Password

Health Services at ColumbiaImmunization OfficeWien Hall, Room 108B411 West 116th Street, MC 3712New York, NY 10027Fax: 212 854 5078

Physician or other Health Care Provider: Complete all parts of Section A OR Section B. For each section please indicate which documentation is being provided and the date of immunization, illness, and/or serological testing in the corresponding area to the right. Documentation of two (2) measles or MMR vaccines is required: the first administered no more than four (4) days prior to the first birthday, and the second administered at 15 months of age or older but at least 28 days after the first vaccine. Laboratory results must be provided if immunity is administered by serological testing. This form will not be processed without a health care provider’s signature, stamp and license number.

Columbia University in the City of New York New York, N.Y. 10027

STUDENT SERVICES 204 KENT HALL ID CENTER MAIL CODE 9209

COLUMBIA CARDS

The Columbia University ID Center, located in 204 Kent Hall, welcomes you to the Morningside Campus! In our efforts to provide you with the most efficient service possible, we would like to be able to have your ID Card ready for you upon your arrival on campus. To make this happen, you will need to activate your Columbia UNI (email account) and submit a recent passport-style color picture of yourself. The color photo must be passport-style: facing forward with your head and shoulders clearly visible. No photos with sunglasses or hats will be accepted. You will receive your University ID card upon arrival to campus during your scheduled orientation. Don’t waste important time waiting in line at the ID Center during orientation; make sure to submit your photo by the deadline. The University ID card is your passport to Columbia. It grants you access to the Library and secure campus locations, allows you to purchase services at campus cafes and the University bookstore and enables you to take advantage of cultural discount programs in New York City. In order to get your University ID card, please submit a jpeg photo online at www.columbia.edu/cu/id beginning in mid-May. You will need your UNI to log-in to the secure site. You can activate your UNI online at uni.columbia.edu (see instructions in New Student Checklist). It is important to submit the photo as soon as possible, so that we are able to produce your card in a timely manner. During the first week of classes, there is a potential for long lines with a considerable wait time to get your ID Card. You can avoid this by submitting your photo now.

Please try to submit online photo submissions by July 21st, 2010.

Email questions to idcard@columbia.edu or for more information visit: www.askus.columbia.edu.

Ideal photo deadline is Monday, July 21, 2009. Students unable to meet this deadline can come to the ID office upon arrival to campus.

Don’t Forget!

ID Pickup Date: Starting Wednesday, September 3rd, 2010

ID Pickup Location: Graduate Student Services, FF-SEAS, 524 Mudd

www.columbia.edu/cu/sfs/For detailed information, please utilize the following link:

Student Financial Services webpage highlights the following:•E-billing (Guide and Payment Options)

•Academic Financial Calendar & Guide

•Tax and Learning Credits

•Guide for Sponsored Students

•Direct Deposit Information

•Federal Work Study Information

•Federal Student Loan Interviews

•Tuition Exemption for University Employees

•Staff Contact Information

You must access this information online as the Office of Graduate Student Services does not receive the published

material in time for this mailing. Online billing is accessiblethrough SSOL (Student Services Online).

Question about paying your university balance?

Office: (212) 854-4206 or

Online FAQ’s: www.askus.columbia.edu

Student Information Update

If you have moved since your admission to Columbia University, please update your student record to reflect this update.

If your permanent residence will remain the same, but you have a new local address upon moving to New York City, please update your student record to reflect this update as well (including new phone number and/or alternative email addresses).

To make updates to your account, please first activate your Columbia UNI/email, then log-on to the following webpage (Student Services Online, also known as SSOL):

https://ssol.columbia.edu/

American Language Program (ALP) Essay Exam

Incoming SEAS graduate students are being reminded if you received your bachelor’s degree in a country in which English is not the official and spoken language, you are required to take the ALP Essay Exam if you provided the following TOEFL and/or IELTS scores at the time of admission: IELTS: 6.5 or lower TOEFL: Paper Based Computer Based Internet Based 599 or lower 249 or lower 99 or lower No exceptions are granted; this includes students who have earned a masters degree in the U.S. or other country where English is the primary spoken language. Students required to take the ALP Essay Exam will be required to obtain the following ALP proficiency levels:

• Essay Exam Level 8: M.S. and Professional (…and MS portion of MS/PhD track program) • Essay Exam Level 10: M.Phil., Ph.D. and Eng.Sc.D. (…and PhD portion of MS/PhD track program)

Please choose ONE of the following sessions: Note to IEOR students: Financial Engineering students will take the exam during their summer orientation; your department will provide details (please do not sign up below). All other IEOR students should schedule an earlier session(s) so as to not conflict with your academic department’s orientation. SESSION A: Thursday, August 26th, 2010: 2:00 P.M. SESSION B: Friday, August 27th, 2010: 10:00 A.M. To register (R.S.V.P.) for the group administration of the ALP Essay Exam, please use the web-link provided no later than Friday, August 27th, 2010: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ALP_EssayExam_Fall2010 A password is required to access the reservation. Students required to take the exam will receive an email containing the password. Please do not register for more than one session. Students who anticipate difficulties with English proficiency are encouraged to take the ALP Essay Exam on the earliest date available so your test can be scored sooner in the event you decide to register for an ALP language course during the Fall 2010 term. If you do not take this opportunity for the group administration, you will be required to make arrangements on your own to take the ALP Essay Exam during your first term, but prior to October 15th, 2010. Note to exempted students: Students who have met the ALP Essay Exam exemption, with the minimum score requirements, are still welcome to register for the ALP Essay Exam if there is an anticipated need to continue to address your English proficiency (space permitting). SEAS administration and/or faculty reserve the right to later recommend exempted students to take the ALP Essay Exam and/or future ALP courses, if a student demonstrates a lack in English proficiency that hinders their ability to engage and progress towards their academic pursuits.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ for the American Language Program Essay Exam

Do I need to take it? Those required to take the ALP Essay Exam to demonstrate English proficiency are those admitted graduate students who earned an undergraduate degree in a country where English is not the primary spoken language with reported IELTS or TOEFL scores as follows: IELTS: 6.5 or lower TOEFL: Paper Based Computer Based Internet Based 599 or lower 249 or lower 99 or lower Admitted students with these scores will be required to take the American Language Program (ALP) Essay Exam at Columbia University upon admission. Columbia Video Network (CVN) students are exempt from this requirement. Is the Essay Exam and ECT (English Certification Test) the same exam? The American Language Program has updated their testing requirements and procedures. Prior to the Summer 2010, the American Language Program administered the four-hour long English Certification Test (ECT) to non-ALP students. The essay portion of the former ECT exam was used to validate students’ proficiency and command of the English language. The American Language Program has moved to assess students’ proficiency using only the essay-style examination. The ALP Essay Exam has shortened the time required to administer the exam from four hours to ninety minutes. Students who previously took the ECT, those scores are still valid. Can I be exempt from proficiency testing if…I scored high on the IELTS, TOEFL and/or GRE?

Students with scores higher than the scores posted above for IELTS or TOEFL will be waived of the ALP Essay Exam. GRE scores do not exempt the ALP Essay Exam requirement. However, SEAS administration and/or faculty reserve the right to request ALP Essay Exam for students who have demonstrated a lack in the command of English language regardless of prior admission test scores. …if I received a waiver for the IELTS, TOEFL and/or GRE? Rarely do students receive waivers for admission test scores. If a waiver is granted, the student will still be required to take the ALP Essay Exam and pass at the appropriate level of proficiency. …if I received a masters or doctorate degree from an institution that is located in a country where English is the primary spoken language? The ALP Essay Exam is a requirement that is based on your undergraduate degree program and admission test scores regardless if advanced degrees were later awarded.

Is the ALP Essay Exam an academic requirement? Yes, the ALP Essay Exam is an academic requirement for students who are required to take it. Master of Science and Professional degree students must score level 8 proficiency. Master of Philosophy and Doctoral students must score a level 10 proficiency. There may be additional requirements for Teaching Assistants to pass the oral/spoken exam (students should inquire with their departments).

How do I study for it? There is no prescribed way to study for the ALP Essay Exam. Please contact the American Language Program for guidance. http://ce.columbia.edu/American-Language-Program/About-the-

ALP-Essay-Exam We encourage students to review essay-writing techniques and resources geared toward non-native speakers of English that are readily available online or in the library.

When do I take it? The ALP Essay Exam should be completed during New Student Orientation. A student who misses this administration of the exam must take the exam at the beginning of the first semester enrolled but prior to registration for their second term. A hold may be placed on future registration if the exam has not been completed.

How much does it cost? The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) has covered the cost of the scheduled exam during Orientation. The student is responsible for the expense if the exam is completed at any other time. The current cost is $40.00. How do I find out my score? If you take the exam during Orientation, you will receive your score report via e-mail from the American Language Program. Please save this e-mail for your records as you may need to forward a copy of this record to the Office of Graduate Student Services, as well as your academic department.

What score do I need to have? M.S. and Professional Degree candidates must reach level 8; M.Phil., Ph.D. and Eng.Sc.D. candidates must attain level 10 on the ALP Essay Exam offered by Columbia’s American Language Program (ALP). How do you track student’s scores? Students are required to inform the American Language Program to forward confirmation of the score to the Office of Graduate Student Services in 524 Mudd, as well as to their Academic Department. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure our office has their score. Students are required to take the exam during their first semester of study. Students who do not pass at their required level may need to enroll in an American Language Program course to assist in addressing areas of deficiency to increase their proficiency level. Students who neglected to take the exam during their first semester of study may have a hold placed on their course registration for the next academic term. The Office of Graduate Student Services, in conjunction with the student’s Academic Department, will send periodic reminders to students regarding their status. Students who need to obtain a copy of their score report should contact the American Language Program in Lewisohn Hall.

When can I take retake the exam? The American Language Program regulates how often the exam can be taken. Current policy dictates that the exam can only be completed once in a six-month period. Historically, students have not made significant progress between exams without the assistance of a course. Because of this, students are encouraged to review available resources and/or courses to actively contribute to their proficiency development. Please contact the American Language Program to inquire about their opportunities. When and how often is the test administered? Incoming students are provided with a free test administration just before the New Graduate Student Orientation. Otherwise, the American Language Program offers the testing at various times throughout the year. Students who do not take it during Orientation must make arrangements directly with ALP as well as pay for the cost of the exam on their own. For more information: http://www.ce.columbia.edu

Do I have to take ALP courses? • It is strongly recommended that students enroll in an appropriate ALP course if they have not achieved

the required proficiency after the first examination. The Office of Graduate Student Services can also provide a listing of English Language Resources in New York City. Note, SEAS students are charged SEAS tuition for ALP courses and this can be expensive. Please plan ahead.

• As a condition of half-time study for international students, ALP courses are required by ISSO for students who have not passed the exam. The only course available to assist in raising proficiency level is the 6-point course, “Academic Writing for International Students.” Please plan ahead.

What if I do not pass at the required proficiency level? Students who do not pass at the required proficiency level must continue to make an effort to meet the higher level of proficiency. ALP requires that students wait six months before they are eligible to retake the exam. Because of this, we require students to take the exam early on in their academic program to ensure they are eligible to retake the exam prior to graduation. ALP offers courses in English proficiency designed to assist students with their development. As a condition of half-time study for international students, ALP courses are required by ISSO for students who have not passed the exam. Do you provide study guides or test preparation for the exam? Unfortunately we do not provide study guides or test preparation for the exam. Students are encouraged to: take a course with the American Language Program, find a tutor, utilize library writing resources, or accredited language programs in NYC. Please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services in 524 Mudd if you need additional recommendations.

Will I still be able to graduate if I do not pass exam? No. You must reach your required level of proficiency before you will be eligible for either OPT (Optional Practical Training) or to be cleared for graduation. What if I passed at the appropriate level and received my degree but am now working on another degree program at SEAS, am I required to take the exam again? If you are beginning a new degree program, your previous exam score can be used provided the Office of Graduate Student Services has a record of your previous score. For example, if you received an M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and received a level 8 on the exam during that program, your level 8 would also be acceptable for your new M.S. degree in any other department at SEAS. If, however, you only received a level 8, but have been admitted to a doctoral degree program, you will be required to increase your proficiency to the new degree program, which would be a level 10 proficiency requirement. What if I know I took the exam but lost record of my score? Students who took the exam and would like a copy of their score report, can obtain a copy by requesting this through the American Language Program in Lewisohn Hall. Who can I contact for more information? You can contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at 212-854-8930 or the American Language Program at 212-854-3584.

On-Campus Housing (UAH) Frequently Asked Questions:

University Apartment Housing

1. Is on-campus housing available for graduate students?

Yes, housing on-campus is available for our graduate students – however – housing is extremely limited and is not guaranteed. Housing is made possible through an online application through UAH (University Apartment Housing). www.columbia.edu/cu/ire Students will need a username, password, and CUID# to obtain access. Please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services for this information.

2. What are the specifics pertaining to the online housing application process (how, when)?

The online application becomes available well before the start of a new academic term. Late October for Spring term housing. Late February for Fall term housing. There is no housing application available for the summer. Students will need a username, password, and CUID# to obtain access. Please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services for this information.

3. What is the likelihood of getting on-campus housing?

As a whole, on-campus housing is extremely limited and the vast majority of our students do not receive on-campus housing. The Fall term application offers an increased chance of obtaining an approval versus the Spring term. Typically, priority for housing is given to incoming doctoral, doctoral- track, and funded students. Housing is not guaranteed for any population of students.

4. How are the housing approvals made?

Since priority is given to incoming doctoral students, doctoral-track, and funded students, the housing approval process typically begins with this population. If space is still available, approvals for other applicants will be made taking into account factors such as, but not limited to:

o Academic Department Recommendation o Distance From Campus o Time of Housing Application o Time of Admission Deposit

Typically, housing approvals for the Fall term will begin in late-April and continue through mid-July. Students that have not been approved by the School will be automatically waitlisted and eligible for the UAH waitlist process which will begin in late-August. Spring Term approvals will begin in mid-December and may continue through early-January if space is still available.

5. Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting housing?

Incoming students are reminded that your housing application will not be considered until we have received your Admission Response Form, and tuition deposit. International Students must have received their I-20 from ISSO before a housing application will be considered.

6. Does it matter if I selected single, shared, or couples housing? Your preferences for housing that you indicated on your application are not a factor for the School’s housing approval process. The only exception to this is that Spring term housing applicants seeking couples housing may be declined if UAH has capped the number of approvals for couples housing (as Spring term units are more limited).

7. If I am NOT approved for housing, what kind of assistance is available?

Columbia University has the Off-Campus Housing Assistance Office (OCHA) which aids in assisting students to secure off-campus housing by providing guidance as well as an off-campus housing database. The database is accessible by a separate username and password that students can contact the Office of Graduate Student Services for. Additionally, the Office of Graduate Students Services provides supplemental short and long-term housing options that are available in New York City.

8. What if I am approved for housing, but decline, can I give my space to another student? Students who decline a housing offer from the School, relinquish all rights to that allocation for that term, as well as future terms. Subsequently, the School also loses the right to that allocation and is unable to award that housing approval to a fellow engineering student. Because of this, we encourage students to only apply for housing if they are absolutely sure they need it and will take the unit assigned.

9. What if I am approved for housing, but decline, can I reapply for another term?

All full-time students are eligible to apply for housing. Students that were previously approved that declined a housing offer from the School will not automatically receive housing if they reapply in the future. Housing is not guaranteed.

10. What if I am approved for housing, but I am unhappy with the unit available?

If you decline the offer, you lose your housing approval. We encourage students to take the unit available. UAH does have a transfer process for housing twice a year that is available for students wishing to reside somewhere other than their current unit. Transfer application restrictions do apply. Please review UAH webpage or contact UAH for details. Applications for the transfer process are not guaranteed.

11. What if I was approved for singles housing, but in the future would like couples housing?

Plan ahead! Students who reside in single housing and plan to have a significant other or dependants later join them, must proceed through UAH transfer application process. Transfer application restrictions do apply. Please review UAH webpage or contact UAH for details. Applications for the transfer process are not guaranteed.

12. How do I know if I am considered a “New Student” or “Continuing Student”:

A. You are a new student if: o …you never studied at Columbia before. o …starting a brand new degree/academic departmental program. B. You are a continuing student if: o …you are continuing on with the completion of a degree program. o …you graduated with your M.S. but have recently been admitted to a higher degree level of

the same department/program.

13. Do “New” or “Continuing” students get priority for housing? New incoming students generally have priority over continuing students. This is because most continuing students have had some time to become acclimated to the area and are better suited to getting around in NYC and finding available off-campus housing.

14. Are there conditions that need to be met to maintain my on-campus housing status? Yes, students approved and residing in on-campus housing should be aware of the following:

o You must maintain full-time student status (12 credits per term) during the academic year in order to maintain your student housing.

o Housing is granted for a maximum of 5 years or the length of your original admitted degree program (whichever is less).

o Doctoral-Track, PhD, or Eng.Sc.D. students who are enrolled in the degree program beyond the maximum housing limit, must petition to request a housing extension. A letter is required from the student's faculty advisor outlining the status of the student's academic progress and timeline as to when the doctoral degree will be completed. This letter must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Student Services at the beginning of the fifth year in housing. An extension may be granted for a maximum of one year at a time, renewable annually at a maximum to the 7th year.

o M.S.-only students approved for housing are not automatically guaranteed housing if they later apply to an advanced degree beyond the M.S. level (i.e. Professional, Doctoral Track, or Ph.D. program). You must reapply for housing as a continuing student for the term in which you will begin your new degree level.

o Students approved for housing and then later change or are admitted to a new academic department within SEAS (i.e.. Mechanical to IEOR) are not automatically guaranteed housing for their new program. You must reapply for housing as a new student for the term in which you will begin the new academic program.

o Students approved for housing who later failed to graduate for their designated term are not automatically guaranteed continuance of housing. These students must contact the Office of Graduate Student Services regarding extensions.

o Students who request and are approved for a Leave of Absence relinquish their housing through UAH. The student must vacate the assigned unit, and reapply as a continuing student upon their return from an approved Leave of Absence.

o Students who withdraw or are withdrawn relinquish their assigned unit through UAH and must vacate as instructed by UAH.

o Students that will be graduating will be required to relinquish their assigned unit through UAH at the end of the month the degree is conferred and must vacate as instructed by UAH. So, plan ahead!

If you still have questions pertaining to housing, please contact:

• University Apartment Housing, (212) 854-9300, uah@columbia.edu • Office of Graduate Student Services, (212) 854-8930, jrs2139@columbia.edu

In Search of Housing Off-Campus Housing Assistance Office www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/ocha 419 West 119th St. (Lower Level) (212) 854-5333 Other Housing Resources: www.craigslist.com (Select New York from the list of cities and begin your search) www.nytimes.com New York Times www.villagevoice.com Village Voice www.rent.net (Conduct a search “By College” and use ”Columbia University”) www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/sublease/subregistry.html (Database of those who are

wishing to sublet their room and/or apartment) DORM-STYLE/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: (This type of accommodation usually has fully furnished private or shared rooms, shared bathrooms, and sometimes a kitchen available. There is usually a maximum stay of 28 days. Check with each residence regarding policies and rates prior to making a reservation.) BIG APPLE HOSTEL 119 W. 45th Street (between 6th and 7th Ave) (212) 302-2603 www.bigapplehostel.com BLUE RABBIT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 730 Saint Nicholas Avenue (at W. 146th Street) (212) 491-3892 BlueRabbit@hostelhandbook.com CHELSEA CENTER HOSTEL 313 W. 29th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave) (212) 643-0214 CHELSEA INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL 251 W. 20th Street (between 7th and 8th Ave) (212) 647-0010 www.chelseahostel.com DE HIRSCH RESIDENCE (Operated by the 92nd Street YM-YWHA) 1395 Lexington Avenue (at 92nd St) (212) 415-5650 www.92ndsty.org

HARLEM YMCA 180 W. 135th Street (between 7th and Lenox Ave) (212) 281-4100 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER 38 W. 88th Street (at Central Park West) (212) 787-7706 JAZZ ON THE PARK 36 W. 106th Street (between Central Park West and Manhattan Ave) (212) 932-1600 www.jazzonthepark.com SUGAR HILL INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 722 St. Nicholas Avenue (at 146th St) (212) 926-7030 Sugarhill@hostelhandbook.com 3 E. 3ST. DORM 3 E. 3 Street (between 2nd and 3rd Ave) (212) 533-7749 WEST SIDE YMCA 5 W. 63rd Street (at Central Park West) (212) 787-4400

ACCOMMODATIONS RUN BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: (Usually private furnished rooms with shared bath. No cooking facilities but may have some meals provided. Check with each residence regarding their application and reservation procedures.)

THE BRANDON 340 W. 85th Street (212) 496-6901 brandon@voa-gny.org *Women only KOLPING HOUSE 165 E. 88th Street (212) 369-6647 *Men only

PENNINGTON FRIENDS HOUSE 215 E. 15th Street (near 3rd Ave) (212) 673-1730 TEN EYCK-TROUGHTON MEMORIAL RESIDENCE 145 E. 39th Street (212) 490-5990 *Women only

SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 500 Riverside Drive (at W. 122nd St) (212) 316-8473 www.ihouse-nyc.org TEACHERS COLLEGE – WHITTIER HALL 1230 Amsterdam Avenue (at W. 120th St) (212) 678-3235

UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY LANDMARK GUEST ROOMS 3041 Broadway (at W. 122nd St) (212) 280-1313 www.uts.columbia.edu

This list is for convenience only and does not imply any endorsement of these establishments. Prepared by the Office of Graduate Student Services, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, March 2005.

International House is a residence and program center for graduate students, interns and trainees over the age of 21. During the summer session we admit undergraduate students at least 18 years of age. Our community is comprised of 700 resident members from approximately 100 countries, including the United States, each academic year attending any graduate program or participating in an internship program anywhere in the New York City area. We offer a variety of room types

Applications for the

with a wide range of prices. We are located on Riverside Drive and 122nd Street in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Academic institutions in the area include Columbia University, Manhattan School of Music, Bank Street College, Union Theological Seminary, Jewish Theological Seminary and City College. .

academic year are reviewed on a regular basis by the Admissions Committee in a selective process. Applications for the summer session are reviewed between April and July on a first-come first-served basis. There is a minimum stay of 30 days during the summer session.

Scholarships

At I. House, your neighbors come from more than 100 countries, work and train at 72 organizations, study at 33 institutions and can teach you French, African Dance or Tai Chi. You can meet Madeleine Albright over lunch, have dinner with a corporate CEO or U.N. Ambassador, or learn the intricacies of Azerbaijani folk music. Suddenly, placing a price tag on the value of the I. House experience becomes more complex.

ranging from $500 to $5,000 are offered during the academic year to maintain the diversity of the community. More than just an apartment, International House is an international post-graduate residential community with in-house cultural programming, support services, leadership training, organized excursions, distinguished speakers' series, career networking opportunities, international dining fare, musical performances and language exchange groups.

ONLINE APPLICATION LINK: https://webapp.ihouse-nyc.org/StarPortal/Default.aspx?Params=TC2K1DAiqK0PMgqVYmEfbR5IvXnsf8kd

Note: Students are encourage to apply directly to I-House using their own internal application system. Students with waitlisted UAH application, who applied to I-House using the UAH application, will also be waitlisted for I-House unless you apply directly to I-House using the link above to increase your chances of this housing option.

Looking for another Engineering student as a possible roommate? EGSC would encourage you to use our interactive “Facebook.”

Once you have a Columbia University email, you can register yourself for this service. Once you are activated with a Facebook account you can join the EGSC group page.

During the academic year, EGSC posts updates and encourages students to get involved with the Engineering community,

both on-campus as well as online.

In the discussion board of the EGSC group page on Facebook, you can post your request for housing under the subject “Looking for housing?” If you’re not looking for a roommate, but would like to join up with other students to explore New York City housing together, we welcome you to use Facebook to coordinate this as well.

Nonetheless, as an online community, always use your judgment and caution when posting information online. We hope you find this service helpful.

http://columbia.facebook.com/login.php

Long-Term Accommodations – For Men & Women The International House staff, 500 Riverside Avenue, New York, NY 10027, compiled this listing. This listing is meant for reference purposes only to assist in securing long and/or short term housing. Residences & Apartments Rates Notes AMSTERDAM RESIDENCE (212) 873-9402 207 West 85th Street New York, NY 10024 Fax: (212) 799-7820 amsterdam.residence@gte.net

Weekly single: Shared bath $275

Doubles are available with shared bath. 24 hour security, air conditioning,TV, refrigerators and sinks in each room, laundry room,must provide own towel. $10 key deposit required.

Total capacity: 100 rooms. BROADWAY BRESLIN (212) 685-9600 1186 Broadway (At West 29th Street) New York, NY 10001 Fax: (212) 779-4737

Monthly: $500-$1400

Unfurnished studio apartments only. Minimum one-year lease. Total capacity: 240 apartments.

DE HIRSCH RESIDENCE (212) 415-5650 (800) 858-4692 1395 Lexington Avenue (At 92nd Street) New York, NY 10128 Fax: (212) 415-5578 www.dehirsch.com dehirsch@92y.org

30-45 days: Single: $50 per day Double: $40 per day Small double: 35 per day

46 days and longer: Single: $1095 Double: $765-895 per person

Operated by 92nd St.YM-YWHA. All rooms have air conditioning. Shared bath, kitchen, 24-hour security, laundry room, maid service, library,cultural activities, swimming pool, gym. Handicapped accessible.

Total capacity: 375 beds. EDUCATIONAL HOUSING SERVICES STUDENT HOUSING CENTER 31 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10010-9998 www.studenthousing.org

Rates from $3,500.00 per semester

Student friendly, convenient locations in the New York City area.Fully furnished residences featuring: air conditioning color TV, 24hour security, kitchens laundry facilities, computer centers,communication packages, health club options. Daily tours of each residence available. Please call and/or visit our website for various properties and descriptions.

FSL SCHOLARSHIPS FOUNDATION NY STUDENT RESIDENCES at Manhattan School of Music (212) 629-7300 134 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027 Fax (212) 736-7950 dhenning@studygroup.com

Daily: Single - $79 Shared rooms- $69 Weekly: Single - $315 Share - $275

Single and shared rooms contain a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Facilities include, shared shower and restrooms on each floor, wheel chair access, Internet access and 24 hour security.Cafeteria on site. Student lounge with a large screen TV, DVD or video player.

Minimum stay: 1 week. Total capacity: 135

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE (212) 316-8400

Monthly: Single: $625-738

Open to full-time graduate students only during academic

500 Riverside Drive (At 122nd Street) New York, NY 10027 Fax: (212) 316-1827 www.ihouse-nyc.org admissions@ihouse-nyc.org

Shared apartment: $849-1,155 Studio apartment: $1,227-1,367 One-bedroom apartment: $1,457-1,672 Extra-large apartment with private bathroom: $1,199

year;undergraduates welcome in summer. Application necessary for stays of 30 days or more. Handicapped accessible.

Total capacity: 700 beds. LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY Residence Hall (718) 488-1046 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Fax: (718) 488-1548

Double room:$2,400 per semester Guest rooms: $60 per night

The L.I.U Brooklyn Campus provides housing accommodations of higher education in the New York City area. Separate meal plan, if desired.Guest rooms are also available throughout the year for individuals,couples and small groups visiting the New York City area. Handicapped accessible.

Total capacity: about 600. PENNINGTON FRIENDS HOUSE (212) 673-1730 215 East 15th Street (Near 3rd Avenue) New York, NY 10003

Monthly: $660-1,031

Daily: Single: $80 Double: $115

Operated by Quaker community, residents are responsible for sharing in housework. Two meals per day (except Saturday) are included in all rates (breakfast and dinner). Long waiting list, reserve early. Total capacity: 25 beds.

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (718) 260-3240 Metrotech Center Brooklyn, NY 11202 Fax (718) 260-3755 www.poly.edu/reslife summerhousing@poly.edu

Daily per person: Suites- Double: $40, Single: $60 Apartments- Double: $50 Single: $75 Weekly per person: Suites- Double: $200, Single: $300 Apartments- Double: $300 Single: $400 Monthly per person: Suites- Double: $600, Single: $900 Apartments- Double: $825 Single: $1,100

Accommodation is available during the summer from June 1 to August 15 at the 400 bed Othmer Residence Hall.

SUGAR HILL INTERNATIONAL HOUSE (212) 926-7030 722 St. Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10031 Fax: (212) 283-0108 www.sugarhillhostel.com info@sugarhillhostel.com

Private or semi-private room available from $500-900 per month

For international students only. Valid passport required for check-in. Interested students and travelers should submit an itinerary with arrival and departure dates.

Long-Term Accommodations – Women Only Residences & Apartments Rates Notes THE BRANDON (212) 496-6901 340 West 85th Street (Between West End & Riverside Drive) New York, NY 10024

Daily $60 Monthly $895-1067

Must call or mail for application in advance. Two meals included in rates. Linen service optional. $50 one-time flat fee.

No maximum stay. Total capacity: 124.

CENTRO MARIA RESIDENCE (212) 757-6989 539 West 54th Street (Between 10th & 11th Avenues) New York, NY 10019 Fax: (212) 307-5687 cenmariany@mindspring.com

Daily per person: Single $55 Weekly per person: Single $175 Double $150

Operated by the Religious Sisters of Mary Immaculate. Curfew: 11:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 12 midnight Friday and Saturday. Breakfast and dinner included in rates. Saturday breakfast only. Sunday breakfast and lunch only. Single women only, 18 to 26 years old.

Minimum stay: 4weeks. Total capacity: 80 beds.

EL CARMELO RESIDENCE (212) 242-8224 249 West 14th Street New York, NY 10010 Fax: (212) 242-7233

Double only (for 3 weeks or more) $50 per person per day.3-12 weeks: $160 per week.

Over 3 months: $120 per week.

Letter of recommendation required. Curfew: 11 pm Sunday-Thursday; 12midnight Friday-Saturday. Breakfast and dinner included in rates.Meals are Monday-Friday only. Ages 18-35.

Total capacity: 36 beds. JEANNE D'ARC RESIDENCE (212) 989-5952 253 West 24th Street New York, NY 10011-1788 Fax: (212) 691-0257

Subject to change; Reasonable, low rates.

Monthly rates payable in advance, must pick up application, long waiting list. Laundry, drink machine, kitchen, dining room.

Total capacity: 140. JUDSON POST HALL YWCA (718) 875-1190 ext.223 30 Third Avenue (Between Atlantic Ave & State St) Brooklyn, NY 11217

Daily: Single $55 Monthly: Single $540

Annual membership fee of $50 is required for stay of 2 weeks or more($25 with school ID). $20/month for phone. 8-week deposit for unemployed students. Large communal kitchen, laundry facility,handicapped accessible. For long term stay must pay 1 month rent & 1month security in advance. Key deposit $20. Reference letter required.

Total capacity: 214 rooms.

MARKLE EVANGELINE RESIDENCE (212) 242-2400 123 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Fax: (212) 229-2801

Weekly per person: Single: $230 Large Double: $180 Small Double: $159 Triple: $153 Quad: $138

Operated by the Salvation Army. 24-hour security, maid service, 2 meals per day. Each room has a private bath and telephone. Minimum stay is 31 days for

weekly rate. Less than 31 day stay:

Single: $73/day or $436/week; Double: $105/day or $634/week. 4 week security deposit required.

Total capacity: 280 beds. PARKSIDE EVANGELINE RESIDENCE (212) 677-6200 18 Gramercy Park South New York, NY 10003 Fax: (212) 388-7515

Weekly per person: Single $222 Double $198 $1000 security deposit $25 non-refundable reservation fee

Operated by the Salvation Army. 2 meals per day included. 3 months minimum stay during academic year; 4 weeks minimum stay in summer.

Age range: 18-35. Total capacity: 292 beds.

SACRED HEART (212) 929-5790 432 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011 Fax: (212) 924-0891

Weekly per person: Double or single $240

Breakfast and dinner included Monday through Friday only. Curfew: Sunday-Thursday 11 pm; Friday-Saturday 12 midnight.

Total capacity: 28 rooms. ST. MARY'S RESIDENCE (212) 249-6850 225 East 72nd Street New York, NY 10021 Fax: (212) 249-4336 stmarysres72@aol.com

Daily: (3-11 nights) $70 per night

Weekly: (2-11 weeks) $215 per week

Weekly: (for 12 weeks or more) $172 per week (2 weeks' rent and $192 deposit due on arrival)

Minimum stay 3 nights. All single rooms. Shared bathrooms. Smoke free building. Kitchen and lounge available. Write, call or fax to receive an application.

Total capacity: 147.

Long-Term Accommodations – Men Only KOLPING HOUSE (212) 369-6647 165 East 88th Street New York, NY 10128 Fax: (212) 987-5652 residence@kolpingny.org

Daily: $60 Weekly: $175

A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve a room. Monday-Friday one meal a day included lunch or dinner). Shared bath. Two letters of reference required. Students need letter from parents guaranteeing payment. Ages 21-35. Reservations should be made 2-3 months in advance.

Maximum stay: 3 months Total Capacity: 88 beds.

Short-Term Accommodations Hostels & Hotels Rates Notes AMSTERDAM INN (212) 579-7500 340 Amsterdam Ave (At 76th Street) New York, NY 10024 Fax: (212) 579-6127 www.amsterdaminn.com amsterdaminn@nyinns.com

Daily per person: Single w/shared bath:$79 Double w/shared bath: from $99 Private baths: from $109

Advance reservations required. Color/cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, 24-hour concierge, multilingual staff, fax & copy service at front desk. Cash, credit cards or travelers checks accepted.

Maximum stay: 21 days. Total capacity: 28 rooms.

BIG APPLE HOSTEL (212) 302-2603 119 West 45th Street (Between 6th & 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10036 Fax: (212) 302-2605 www.bigapplehostel.com bigapple@concentric.net

Daily: $91.50 per room (one or two people) $34.50 dormitory bed (per person, four people to a room). All rates tax inclusive. Rates subject to seasonal change.

24 hour reception, free linen, lockers for valuables, laundry room,international call and fax service, common room, Internet access,fully equipped kitchen, and back yard.

Total capacity: 100beds. CARLTON ARMS HOTEL (212) 679-0680 160 East 25th Street (Off 3rd Avenue) New York, NY 10010 www.carltonarms.com

Daily: Single: $70-85 Double: $85-99 Triple: $110-120 Quad: $130-140

Weekly: Single: $440-536 Double: $536-624 Triple: $693-756 Quad: $819-882

Pay for weekly rental upon arrival and receive a 10: discount.

Shared and private baths available. Each room has a sink.

Total capacity: 54 rooms.

CENTRAL PARK HOSTEL (212) 678-0491 TOLL FREE: (877) 727-5233 19 West 103rd Street New York, NY 10025 Fax: (212) 678-0453 www.centralparkhostel.com info@CentralParkHostel.com

Daily per person: $29-75

Studio apartments: $99-129 daily

Each room holds 4, 6, 8 or 10 beds. Private 2-bed rooms are available with shared bath. Cash or travelers checks only. No credit cards. A foreign passport or international student ID required to check in.Tours and airport transfers can be booked at front desk. 24-hour security, linens included, air-conditioning, lockers, recreation room with pool table & TV lounge. Studio apartments with private bath, TV, and kitchenette.

Total capacity: 200 beds. CHELSEA INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL (212) 647-0010 251 West 20th Street (Between 7th & 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10011 Fax: (212) 727-7289 www.chelseahostel.com reservations@chelseahostel.com

Daily per person: Dorm $28-32 Private Room (2 people max) $70

Some rooms available with air conditioning. Passport required to check in. Hostel provides linen, but no towels. Lockers are available. Please bring your own lock. Common kitchen area with coffee and tea available. Recreation room with TV, courtyard,Internet access, laundry facility.

Maximum stay: 14 days. Total capacity: 325.

FLUSHING YMCA (718) 961-6880 138-46 Northern Boulevard Flushing NY 11354 Fax: (718) 445-8392 www.ymcanyc.org/ flushingguestrooms@ymcanyc.org

Daily: Single $50 Double $70 Triple: $80

Weekly: Single: $300 Double: $420

Clean, comfortable, safe and very affordable guest rooms for men and women. Daily housekeeping services, air conditioning and cable TV.Shared bath. Handicap Accessible. Easily accessible by public transportation.

Maximum stay 25 days.Total capacity: 127 rooms.

GERSHWIN HOTEL (212) 545-8000 7 East 27th Street (Between Madison & 5th Avenue) New York, NY 10016 Fax: (212) 684-5546 www.gershwinhotel.com reservations@gershwinhotel.com

Daily per double: Economy: $99-119 Standard room: $99-139 Superior: $139-159 Suites: $159-209

Dorms only: $33-53

Dorm rooms of 4 or 10 beds. TV room is air-conditioned. Linens supplied, bring your own towel. $33 (+ tax) refundable key deposit.

Total capacity: 150 rooms.

GREENPOINT YMCA (718) 389-3700 99 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222 Fax: (718) 349-2146 www.ymcanyc.org/ grpbnb@ymcanyc.org

Daily per single: Economy: $40 Deluxe: $58 Double Occupancy: $70

Weekly per single: Economy: $231 Deluxe: $300 Double Occupancy: $350

Monthly per single: Economy: $840 Deluxe: $1170

Double occupancy: $1300

Economy room includes only single bed. Deluxe room includes double bed, air conditioning,TV, breakfast. Double, triple, & quad rooms available. Access to pool, sauna, fitness center & weight room. $20 key deposit. No cooking in rooms. Shared bath.

Maximum stay: 28 days. Total capacity: 100.

HARLEM YMCA (212) 281-4100, ext 216 180 West 135th Street (Between Adam Clayton Powell & Lenox Avenue) New York, NY 10030 Fax: (212) 491-3178 www.ymcanyc.org/ HarlemGuestRooms@ymca.nyc.org

Daily: Deluxe $55 Double $95-125

$15.00 key deposit. Shared bath. Color TV and air conditioner in all rooms. Access to Health Center. Call for special weekly rates for students. Maximum stay: 28 days.

Total capacity: 226 rooms. HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL-New York (1-800) 909-4776, ext. 146 (US only) (212) 932-2300, ext. 155 891 Amsterdam Avenue (At 103rd Street) New York, NY 10025 Fax: (212) 932-2574 www.hinewyork.org reserve@hinewyork.org

Dorms per night/person: 4 bed dorm: $35 6-8 bed dorm : $32 10-12 bed dorm: $30

Special Rooms per night: "Family Room" (1 queen bed, 1 bunkbed): $120 "Private Room" (1 queen bed, 1 bunkbed, private bath): $135

Reservations should be made 7 days in advance. There are a few private rooms for families (sleep 4). Add $3.00 if not an International Youth hostel member. For one year membership: seniors (54 yrs. and up)$18.00, adults (18 yrs-54 yrs.) $28.00. No curfew.

Maximum stay: 28days. Total capacity: 624 beds.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE (212) 316-8473 500 Riverside Drive (At 122nd Street) New York, NY 10027 Fax: (212) 316-1827 www.ihouse-nyc.org guestrooms@ihouse-nyc.org

Dorm room: $45-50 per night

Guest suite: Single: $120 Double: $130 Triple:$ 150

Guest Suite: Single:$130 Double: $145 Triple:$160 Quad: $175

5 person:$190

Maximum stay: 20 nights.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER (212) 787-7706 38 West 88th Street (At Central Park West) New York, NY 10024 Fax: (212) 580-9283 www.nystudentcenter.org info@nyustudentcenter.org

Daily per person: Dorms $30

Women 6-8 bed dorms.Men 8-10 bed dorms.Communal kitchen and lounge. No lockers, but there is a safe and bag storage area. Bring own towel. Maximum stays-summer: 7 days; spring/fall/winter: 2weeks. Total capacity: 50 beds.

JAMAICA YMCA (718) 739-6600 89-25 Parsons Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432 Fax: (718) 298-6241 www.ymcanyc.org/

Daily per person: Single: $49 Double: $60

Limited number of rooms available at monthly rate for full-time students studying in New York.

Written application required for student rate.

Private rooms with shared showers or baths, single and double rooms available. Conveniently located near subways, LaGuardia and kennedy Airports. Free gym facility, laundry facilities across the street.$10 refundable key deposit.

Total capacity: 266 beds.

JAZZ ON THE PARK (212) 932-1600 36 West 106th Street New York, NY 10025 Fax: (212) 932-1700 www.jazzonthepark.com info@jazzonthepark.com

Daily per person:

Single: $55 Double $85 Dorm(4 beds): $32 Dorm (6-8 beds) $29 Dorm (10-14 beds) $27

Price per person includes sheets, towels, blankets and a light breakfast. All rooms have air conditioning. Jazz Cafe and coffee bar,roof top terrace and garden, Internet access. Pizza party once a week. Summer keg parties in the Jazz Cafe: all you can eat and drink for $5.

Total capacity: 310 beds. LANDMARK GUEST ROOMS UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (212) 280-1313 3041 Broadway (At 121st Street) New York, NY 10027 Fax: (212) 280-1488 www.uts.columbia.edu

Daily:

Single:$125 Double:$145

Single and double rooms available. Rooms have refrigerator,cable TV, phone (w/ free local calling). Some rooms have kitchenettes. No maximum stay required.

Total capacity: 25 rooms/40people

1291 ACCOMMODATION MANHATTAN YOUTH CASTLE (212) 831-4440 1596 Lexington Ave (At 101st Street) New York, NY 10029 Fax: (212) 722-5746 www.youthcastle.com info@youthcastle.com

November to July: Rates start at $12.91 per night, plus tax. Packages of 6 nights available.

Female dorm available, 6 bathrooms, common room with fridge,microwave and table to eat, TV room, Internet access, all rooms air-conditioned, hard-wood floors. Safety deposit lockers ($1 per stay) are provided, linens, blankets, and towels included. Washing machine & dryer. Passport & ID required for check in.

Maximum stay:24 days. Total capacity: 42 beds in 5 rooms.

1291 ACCOMMODATION SWISS HOSTEL (212) 394-9686

(212) 394-5011 337 West 55th Street (Betw/ Times Square and Columbus Circle) New York, NY 10019 Fax: (212) 956-1619 www.1291.com 1291@1291.com

$32 per night; $220 special weekly rate. Private rooms $80 and up.

28 private rooms and 21 dormitory beds available. Common room with fridge, microwave and dining table, TV room, Internet access, free local telephone, and large garden. All rooms newly renovated. Linens, blankets and towels included. Washing machine and dryer. Passport and ID required for check in.

Maximum stay: 28 days. MURRAY HILL INN (212) 683-6900 143 East 30th Street New York, NY 10016 Fax: (212) 545-0103 www.murrayhillinn.com info@murrayhillinn.com

Daily: Single w/shared bath $91 Single or double w/private bath from $129-179 (price do not tax)

Reservations necessary, cash & travelers checks only. Weekly singles subject to availability. Maximum stay: 21 days. Total capacity: 46 rooms.

NEW YORK BED & BREAKFAST (212) 666-0559 134 West 119th Street New York, NY 10026 Fax: (212) 663-5000 newyorkBandB@aol.com

Daily: $65 Private room available, shared bathroom.

Private rooms available, shared bathrooms. Maximum stay: 7 days Manager Gisele Allard can help students find long-term accomodations upon request.

RIVERVIEW HOTEL (212) 929-0060 113 Jane Street New York, NY 10014 Fax: (212) 675-8581 www.hotelriverview.com hriverview@aol.com

Daily: Single: $40.65-56.70 Double: $66.75-94.80

Weekly: Single: $213.20 Double: $318.05-438.45

Rooms are private with a shared bath. $5 key deposit.

Maximum stay: 21 days. Total capacity: 208 rooms.

SEAFARER INTERNATIONAL HOUSE (212) 677-4800 123 East 15th Street (At Irving Place) New York, NY 10003 Fax: (212) 353-0526 www.sihnyc.org res@sihnyc.org

Daily: Single with shared bathroom: $76

Single with private bathroom: $106

Double with shared bathroom: $96

Double with private bathroom: $126

Advance reservations required. Visa/Mastercard guarantees reservation. For a discount on some rooms, students can bring a letter from their school verifying current registration and a valid student ID card.

Maximum stay: 21days. Total capacity: 84 beds.

THREE EAST THIRD CORPORATION (212) 533-7749 3 East 3rd Street (Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) New York, NY 10003 Fax: (212) 673-5387 www.yloria.com yloria@aol.com

Weekly: Singles $210

Dormitory style w/ communal bathrooms. Fully furnished, fridge,vanity, TV. Wireless internet available for $5 per week. For single persons only.1 week security deposit required. Must call for appointment (call 9 am-7 pm EST)

Total capacity: 28 beds TWELVE TOWNS YMCA (718) 277-1600 570 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208 Fax: (718) 277-2081 www.ymcanyc.org/ 12townsguestrm@ymcanyc.org

Daily: $40 Weekly: $280

Private rooms with shared baths. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.

Maximum stay: 28 days Total capacity: 97 rooms

UPTOWN HOSTEL (212) 666-0559 239 Lennox Avenue (At 122nd Street) New York, NY 10027 giselesuptown@aol.com www.uptownhostel.com

Daily per person: $25 4-6 people per room, shared bath. Maximum stay: 7 days Total capacity: 10 rooms.

UNION SQUARE INN (212) 614-0500 209 East 14th Street (At Third Avenue) Fax: (212) 614-0512 www.unionsquareinn.com jarroyo@nyinns.com

Daily:

Single: $109 Double:$129-159

45 rooms with private bathrooms. 24 hour bellman service.

VANDERBILT YMCA (212) 756-9600 224 East 47th Street (Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) New York, NY 10017 Fax: (212) 752-0210 www.ymcanyc.org/ygny/index.html

Daily: Single: $79 Single w/ bath: $110 Double (bunkbed): $89 Double w/ bath: $110

Newly renovated room:

Single: $92

Double with semi-private bath:$98

Shared bath for most rooms. Washers and dryers for guest use. Access to fitness center. Internet access available. Reservations need to be made in advance.

Maximum stay: 25 days. Total capacity: 542 rooms.

WEST END STUDIOS (212) 749-7104 850 West End Avenue (Between 101st & 102nd Streets) New York, NY 10025 Fax: (212) 865-5130 www.westendstudios.com info@westendstudios.com

Daily per person: Dorm room: weekday:$29.95 weekend: $14.95

Double $99.95 Double Twin: $19.95 Double Double (4 people): $130

No credit cards. 4 baths located on each floor for guest use. Color TV with cable, Internet access, laundry service. Kitchenettes available upon request. Linen and towels provided.

Maximum stay: 21days. Total capacity: 80 rooms.

WEST SIDE YMCA (917) 441-8800 5 West 63rd Street (At Central Park West) New York, NY 10023 Fax: (212) 579-4200 www.ymcanyc.org/ygny/index.html wsguestrooms@ymcanyc.org

Daily: Single w/ shared bath: $79

Double w/ shared bath & with bunk-beds: $89

Double w/ private bath: $105-130

Shared bath for most rooms. TV in each room. Access to fitness center. Handicapped accessible. Prices are subject to change.

Maximum stay: 25 days. Total capacity: 460 rooms.

Welcome!

On behalf of the Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC), I would like to congratulate you on your decision to pursue your studies at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)! As you are aware, SEAS offers unparalleled opportunities to investigate a range of academic and outside interests. The EGSC is committed to having students make the best of these opportunities.

The EGSC is a recognized group that consists of representatives from each of the nine academic departments at SEAS. The objectives of the EGSC are to foster interaction among graduate engineering students, to serve as a voice for graduate engineering students and to sponsor social and educational events of interest to the graduate engineering community. As a SEAS graduate student, you are automatically an associate m ember of the EGSC. However, we encourage you to become an active member and participate!

The EGSC sponsors a range of social and educational program s throughout the academic year. M ore specifically, we organize four major socials to foster interaction between students, faculty and administrators. We also invite guest speakers from academia and the business world for professional and personal development workshops. We are currently in the process of updating our website so that students can be informed about upcoming events, view pictures of pa st events, provide suggestions for future events, and contact us.

We invite you to join and to contribute to the enthusiasm and energy of the EGSC and we hope that your experiences will be just as fun and rewarding as ours have been. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall! If you have any questions about the EGSC or SEAS, please feel free to contact us:

www.columbia.edu/cu/egsc

Sincerely, The Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC)