Student Handbook 2007/08

This department assists in ensuring proper reimbursement and management of student activity funds.  In addition, if a student is interested in meeting with the dean of students he/she would set up an appointment through the administrative assistant in this office.

Associate Director of Finance and Administration: Cynthia Powell
Administrative Assistant: currently vacant

Columbia University recognizes the illegality and danger of drug abuse and, accordingly, strictly prohibits the possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of illicit drugs on University premises or as part of any University activity.

Columbia University is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is free of alcohol abuse. The University complies with New York State law and other applicable regulations governing alcoholic beverages for those on the University's premises or participating in its activities. The University strongly supports education and treatment programs as the most effective means to help prevent and reduce alcohol abuse.

Address:
303 Mathematics
2990 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Phone: (212) 854-4712
Web sites:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mathsci

The Rules of University Conduct (Chapter XLIV of the Statutes of the University) provide special disciplinary rules applicable to demonstrations, rallies, picketing, and the circulation of petitions. These rules are designed to protect the rights of free expression through peaceful demonstration while at the same time ensuring the proper functioning of the University and the protection of the rights of those who may be affected by such demonstrations. The Rules of University Conduct are University-wide and supersede all other rules of any school or division.

The academic calendar is a crucial tool and should be reviewed regularly. Here you will find required information related to both your academic and financial life at the School. The change of program (add/drop) period, holidays and dates by which to submit applications to graduate are just some of the essential information included there. Financial implications are tied to registration and changing your program of study after certain dates. It is important to be aware of how these modifications to your registration are connected to the calendar.

Questions about a course grade should be discussed first with the course instructor and then with the program head or department chair, if necessary. In the case of a serious unresolved disagreement between a student and instructor concerning grades, the student must submit an official letter of complaint to the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students will appoint a committee of three faculty members to review the case. The committee will decide whether the grade warrants a change either to a higher or lower grade or if the grade should remain the same.

Students who will not be registering for more than three semesters must apply for a formal Leave of Absence. This can be accomplished by completing the Leave of Absence form available in the OSA and online at:

http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/studentaffairs/download-form.html

At the request of the President, the School reviewed its procedures by which students may express grievances regarding improper treatment by faculty. While the School provides many avenues for addressing non-academic concerns, its formal student grievance procedures focus solely on grade appeals.