Webinar on Summer Programmes in Columbia University – The Chopras

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Discover the World at an Ivy League University
this Summer
Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ColumbiaS
ummer
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About the Speakers
Sharon Kim is the Director of Partnerships at
Columbia University SPS and holds a Master of
Public Administration from Columbias School of
International and Public Affairs.
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About the Speakers
Diana Gonzalez is currently the Associate
Director for the Summer Sessions. She has been
working at Columbia SPS since 2011 and holds an
MS in Information and Knowledge Strategy from
Columbia University.
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Welcome to Columbia
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Why Columbia?
Member of the Ivy League Ranked 4 in the United
States Ranked 10 worldwide 3,700 faculty and
29,000 students from 138 countries
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School of Professional Studies
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Benefits
Emerging fields Professional Relevance Flexible
scheduling Study at a top university in
NYC On-campus housing
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What program is right for me?
If you are Visiting High School Student Program Visiting Undergraduate Student Program Visiting Graduate Student Program University Courses Certification Programs Summer High School Programs American Language Program
High school student X
Undergraduate student X X
Graduate student X X X
Adult professional X X
Interested in studying English-as-a-second-language X
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Choose from over 400 courses
Arts and Music
Business, Finance and Marketing
English, Literature and Writing
Foreign Languages and Literature
History, Anthropology and Philosophy
Humanities
Math, Science and Engineering
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Flexible Course Offerings
Visiting Students Graduate/Undergraduate Graduat
e Foundations Postbaccalaureate
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Structured Certificate Programs
Business Certification Critical Issues in
International Relations Certification Human
Rights Certification United Nations
Certification Ecology, Evolution and
Environmental Biology Certification
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Business Certifications

• Online and On-campus classes
• Flexible course plan courses (2 required)
• http//sps.columbia.edu/summer/courses/business

Option 1 Certification in Professional
Achievement in Business 4 courses (12 points)
from 1 semester to 2 years Option 2 Advanced
Business Certificate 8 courses (24 points) , from
2 semesters to 3 years
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Business Options for Summer

• Online and On-campus classes
• Programs specifically designed for Undergraduates

Option 3 Business Edge Six week intensive
program for undergraduates Option 4 Business
Plus Combines English language skills with
quantitative class Option 5 Business
Practice Combines a NYC internship with
coursework
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Critical Issues in International Relations

• Offered through the School of Professional
  Studies and the School of International and
  Public Affairs
• Improve competence in international relations

• 4 Courses (12 credits) and can be completed in
  one or two summers
• International Relations Theory and Concepts
• Comparative Foreign Policy
• Two elective International Affairs courses

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Human Rights

• Offered through the School of Professional
  Studies and the Institute for the Study of Human
  Rights
• Further knowledge and understanding of human
  rights

• 4 Courses (12 credits) and can be completed in
  one or two summers
• Introduction to Human Rights
• International Human Rights Law
• Two elective human rights courses

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United Nations Studies

• Offered through the School of Professional
  Studies and the School of International and
  Public Affairs
• Increase understanding of the history, inner
  workings and challenges associated with the UNs
  role in the world today

• 4 Courses (12 credits) and can be completed in
  one or two summers
• The United Nations and Global Security
• The UN and Globalization
• The United Nations and the Challenges of Peace
  Building
• One elective international affairs course

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Summer Session Calendar
Session Dates Application Deadlines International Application Deadlines
Session 1 (D) May 23 July 1 May 12 April 1
Session X May 23 August 12 May 12 April 1
Session 2 (Q) July 5 August 12 June 23 May 1
Please note A few courses will operate on
alternate schedules. Please see the Summer 2016
Course Listings for specific dates.
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Summer HS Program

• Dates
• Session I June 26 July 16
• Session II July 18 August 6
• Courses
• 50 options, e.g., science, engineering, math,
  business, arts, college preparation
• Extracurricular activities and NYC excursions
• Student visa not needed.
• 90 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS
• http//sps.columbia.edu/high-school/nyc/campus-imm
  ersion

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Application Checklist

1. Online application form
2. Application fee (US 80), waived for the Chopras
   (Use application code THCHOP)
3. Transcript from undergraduate or graduate
   university
4. Statement of purpose and resume (only for
   Certifications)
5. I-20 application for F-1 visa (except HS programs)

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Application Process A note about international
transcripts
Applicants that attended a university where the
language of instruction was not English
are required to send a WES for 1)
Postbaccalaureate Studies Students 2) Everyone
applying to a certificate/certification
(including undergrad and grad visiting students)
Undergraduate and graduate visiting students
who are only applying to take individual courses
(not a certificate), do NOT need to send a WES.
They simply need to send a certified translation
of their transcripts
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F-1 Visa Requirements

• You must be a full-time student to be eligible
  for an F-1 Student Visa.
• Summer sessions
• 6 credits (2 courses) for a 6-week session
• 12 credits (4 courses) for the 12-week session

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THCHOP
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Tuition and Fees Estimates (6 weeks)
Visiting Student Program Tuition
10,205 Certification Programs Tuition
11,273 Estimated Living Expenses
4,200 Summer Programs for High School
Students 10,645
Based on 2015-16 academic year, subject to
change
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Living on Columbias Campus
Period Dates 2016 2016 Single Rate 2016 Double Rate
Application Fee Until April 15 50 50
Application Fee April 15 - August 12 100 100
Summer Session 1 May 22 July 1 1980 1660
Summer Session 2 July 3 - August 12 1980 1660
Summer Interim July 1 July 3 99 83
Full Summer May 22 August 12 4059 3403
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Columbia Resources
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Columbia Resources
22 libraries Use computers, copiers, and printers
with your Columbia ID Study spaces for quiet
study, sociable study, and group study Butler
Library open all day and night For more
information, go to library.columbia.edu
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Fitness Center
Full gym Running track Pool Fitness
classes Personal trainingTennis Courts
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PASSPORT TO NEW YORK
Free entry to 34 NYC museums Discounts at
participating restaurantsDiscounts for theatre
and performing arts For more information, go to
http//artsinitiative.columbia.edu
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Questions? Contact Sharon Kim,
syk29_at_columbia.edu Contact Rhian Thomas,
rhian_at_thechopras.com