Resources For Columbia Student Veterans
Whether you’re a prospective, new, or continuing undergraduate or graduate student veteran looking for resources, we’ll get you connected to the right people across the University that can answer the questions you have.
Located on Morningside Campus
The Center for Veteran Transition and Integration is located at 205 Kent Hall. Veteran and military-connected students from Columbia are welcome to come to the Center to quietly meet, study, and connect during Community Hours Mon through Fri 10 am to 8 pm, unless an event is scheduled. Subscribe to the CVTI Community Space Calendar to stay informed.
CVTI Community Hours Policies and Guidelines
CVTI Community Space Use Request Form and Policies for Student Use
RESOURCE GUIDE
The quick guide to veteran and military-connected resources below can help answer your questions and guide you to the resources you're looking for.
For a more extensive list of resources you can download:
The Columbia University Veteran & Military-Connected Resource Guide
A Quick Guide to Veteran Resources at Columbia University
The Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration (CVTI) supports excellence and innovation in transition programming for current and former members of the armed forces. CVTI created free courses that will help to break down barriers to your successful transition between military service, student life and civilian workforce.
University Studies for Student Veterans
This course helps veterans transition smoothly from military service to college, and helps them maximize their success once they arrive.
Office of Military and Veterans Affairs (Graduate)
The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides an overview of graduate student veteran benefits and resources
Office of Educational Financing (Undergraduate)
The GS Office of Educational Financing, located in 408 Lewisohn, administers all financial aid for GS students, including institutional, federal, and state aid.
Teachers College Registrar (Graduate)
Office of the Registrar - Veterans Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides veterans the world-class educational benefits and services they have earned.
New York State Division of Veterans Affairs
New York State Division of Veterans Affairs Provides benefits counseling and advocacy for veterans.
NYC Department of Veteran Services
Letter to landlords regarding VA financial assistance considered “lawful income”
Graduate Housing
Contact the student’s respective school
Office of Residential Housing
Phone: 212-678-3235
Email: [email protected]
Undergraduate Housing
For all information, including a comprehensive list of apartment hunting resources is on the GS Housing webpage. For any housing questions contact [email protected].
Student Life:
Student Life is a great point of contact for students who are looking to participate in the many programs offered at CU. Student Life in the following topic areas Alumni Networking, Community Building, Diversity and Social Justice, Faculty Engagement, Leadership Development, Family Friendly Off-Campus Excursions, Student Group Advising, and more.
General Studies Student Life (Undergraduate Students)
University Life (Graduate Students)
Teachers College (TC Graduate Students)
For emergencies, call 911 and Columbia Public Safety at (212) 854-5555
Columbia Health Resources
Veterans Concerns at Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS)
CPS’ program Veterans Concerns has five counselors on staff with training from the VA and experience working with veterans, including 2 counselors on staff with experience in the Israeli Defense Force. These counselors encourage veterans to utilize their drop-in hours and the veteran support group. Please visit Columbia Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) Veteran’s Concerns for more information.
Alfred Lerner Hall, 8th Floor (map to CPS)
2920 Broadway, Mail Code 2606
New York, NY 10027
Office of Disability Services (DS)
Students seeking accommodations or support services from Disability Services are required to register with the office. Make sure to submit your paperwork early here. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Wien Hall, Main Floor — Suite 108A
411 West 116th St., Mail Code 3711
New York, NY 10027
Medical Services
Medical Services provides a full range of health care services for Columbia University students. If you are utilizing the Columbia student health insurance plan, Medical Services will serve as your primary care provider. To book a same day appointment, click here. You can book by phone at 212-854-7426 or in-person at John Jay Hall, 3rd Floor Information.
After hours, weekends, or University Holidays, call 212-854-7426 for 24/7 support.
Columbia University Center for Career Education (CCE) works to empower you to make smart career choices, develop the tools necessary for a successful internship/job search, and connect professionally with employers through workshops, career events, online resources, and meetings with counselors.
Veteran Career Action Plan (PDF)
Career Resources for Veterans and Service Members (PDF)
Find Your Calling
Visit Columbia Online to enroll in Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veteran. A free course developed in collaboration with FourBlock.org. This course provides military veterans with a useful roadmap to transition more smoothly from military service to a new and meaningful civilian career.
Veterans Career Initiative (VCI)
In partnership with the Military Veterans of Columbia University, networking and recruiting opportunities are provided for student veterans to engage with hiring managers from a wide range of employers.
For more information, please connect with the Military Veterans of Columbia University
Keeping Graduate School on the Horizon
Visit the Center for Veteran Transition and Integration's course Keeping Graduate School on the Horizon for access to a free online courses that will help your transition into graduate school and the workforce.
Columbia participates in the Army, Air Force, and Naval ROTC programs. These programs include students from schools throughout the New York City area.
- The New York City Army ROTC program is based at Fordham University.
- The New York City Air Force ROTC program is based at Manhattan College.
- The New York City Naval ROTC program is based at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx. GS also organizes and supports cross-campus Commissioning Ceremonies for the Naval ROTC program when GS students are commissioned upon completion of their undergraduate degree at General Studies.
For more information, please contact the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs.
Under the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), institutions are required to readmit an individual who left school or did not accept an offer of admission in order to perform military service. The following sections explain the eligibility and readmission requirements of this policy.
This does not mean being restored in the same class(es) of which work and attendance were missed due to service, in any given semester - makeup work and time must be worked out with the Academic Advisor and the class instructor(s) prior to the student leaving for duty.
It is highly encouraged for students to notify their Advisor and Class Instructors prior to the start of the semester that they serve in the Reserves or National Guard and they will have to report once a month (or more) and may be called up for duty at any time. Create a plan with these support systems so they can make a calculated decision on how they will navigate missed time and classwork, or a missed semester.
Students in need of a military leave of absence should contact their advisor and financial counselor at their School, and the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs.
Columbia Veterans
Columbia Veterans is a nonprofit organization that serves Columbia University alumni, faculty, staff, students and the greater community in which we interact. Our mission is to promote the welfare of this diverse population by cultivating a spirit of community and pride. We seek to help advance and assist in the professional, personal and academic growth of the community through connections to the University and to each other. Throughout these efforts, we will continue to foster camaraderie, fellowship, and a sense of service.