GSAPP Announcements Regarding 2020-2021 Academic Year
July 7, 2020
Dean Andraos: GSAPP Plans for the Coming Academic Year
June 1, 2020
Dean Andraos: Letter to GSAPP Students
This page includes communications, resources, and information for the GSAPP community related to the impact of COVID-19.
Please also see the COVID-19 FAQ page.
July 7, 2020
Dean Andraos: GSAPP Plans for the Coming Academic Year
June 1, 2020
Dean Andraos: Letter to GSAPP Students
Columbia GSAPP has established a $250,000 Emergency Fund to assist students with unexpected expenses related to COVID-19. The fund was created by the Dean’s Office with the generous support of donors and alumni, who contributed specifically to support the student community facing hardships during this time.
The GSAPP Emergency Fund is for GSAPP students enrolling in the Fall 2020 semester who have urgent COVID-19-related financial emergencies that cannot be addressed by any other sources. These taxable stipends may vary in amount and will not exceed a cumulative total of $1,000 per student. The deadline to apply for the first round of funding will be August 23, 2020 and the funds will be disbursed after the start of the Fall semester in September 2020. Read more and apply online.
Returning to Campus Safely
Before coming to campus, students will sign the Columbia Community Heath Compact, which is intended to ensure individual and community health.
Watch the University Life Forum for Students on Returning to Campus held on July 22, 2020.
Moderated by Suzanne Goldberg, Executive Vice President of University Life, featured panels were Melanie Bernitz, Associate Vice President and Medical Director for Columbia Health and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Center for Family and Community Medicine; Wafaa El-Sadr, University Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine; Director, ICAP at Columbia University; David Greenberg, Executive Vice President for University Facilities and Operations; Aisha Holder, Clinical Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services, Columbia Health.
COVID-19 Resource Guide for the Columbia Community
Columbia University’s main hub for COVID-19 information, resources, news, and guidelines.
Public Health Protocols and Health Compact
A commitment to comply with all public health guidance is included in the Columbia Community Heath Compact that all affiliates will be expected to sign as part of the return to campus. In addition, it is strongly recommended that all affiliates follow these guidelines when engaged in social and other activities off campus, including physical distancing, face covering, and hand hygiene.
How Campus Life Will Be Different
The Facilities and Campus Life Working Group has established health and safety protocols for campus operations and created guidelines for use and assignment of space while COVID-19 mitigation strategies are in place.
Enhanced Health and Safety Policy
This document has been established to help protect individuals in the Columbia community and our neighbors as we return to campus. It outlines the expectation that all members of our community will follow specific health and hygiene practices.
Symptom Self-checking
As of June 22, 2020, all faculty, staff, and students will be required to complete a symptom self-check every day before they enter campus premises. This document provides background on the process, information on the ReopenCU app, information about check-in kiosks, and FAQs about the procedure.
Public Health Guidance
This document outlines Columbia’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for all its faculty, staff, students, and visitors. It also contains helpful information about COVID-19 symptom screening, testing, and tracing.
Columbia University and the ISSO are committed to supporting our international students and scholars. Review these pages for ISSO operations, FAQs, updates, and resources.