Welcome to Teachers College, Columbia University!
On behalf of Graduate Student Life & Development (GSLD) at Teachers College, we invite Teachers College graduate students, admitted for the Summer and Fall 2025 terms, to join us for our College-wide Fall 2025 New Student Orientation (NSO) Program hosted from Tuesday, August 26 through Thursday, August 28, 2025. Enjoy informative sessions designed to introduce newly admitted students to graduate school and the College community. Learn essential information about the TC student experience and enjoy social activities with fellow new TC students. International students will have a mandatory orientation through the Office of International Students and Scholars on Friday, August 29, 2025. While not all NSO sessions are mandatory, your attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure a successful start to your TC journey. Registration will launch in the upcoming weeks and information will be sent to your TC email address.
Outside of the College-wide welcome, you may be invited to a welcome session from your Academic Program so please continue to monitor your email for more information.
You will be invited to join our TC Foundations course at the beginning of August. This course is an asynchronous online onboarding course dedicated to adjusting to graduate school. You’ll get to learn more about TC history, our NYC neighborhood, how to get involved, and review the Student Code of Conduct through this course.
We encourage you to connect with us on social media (@tcgsld). In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact orientation@tc.columbia.edu.
Again, welcome to Teachers College; we look forward to having you join our community!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) at oasid@tc.edu, (212) 678-3689, or (212) 678-3854 video phone, as early as possible to request reasonable accommodations.
Welcome from Dr. Rock
"I am so delighted to welcome you!
Get involved at Teachers College, check out upcoming GSLD-sponsored events and social opportunities to meet new students while enjoying all that NYC has to offer!
Event Registration & Google Forms
You do not need permission to access any of our RSVP forms; however, you must be logged into your Student Portal. If you continue to encounter difficulty, it is advised that you open an incognito/blind window and/or clear your cache before attempting to access again.
New Student Orientation Photo Albums
Review the Portal
All students are strongly encouraged to review the "Next Steps" checklist available on the Admitted Student Portal for more details, as there may be specific requirements pertaining to your student-status. Complete important items such as activating your UNI/TC email address, register for courses, submit insurance and immunization documentation, upload a photo for your student ID and confirm financial aid eligibility.
International Students are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) for additional resources to help you begin your TC student experience. For students interested in living on-campus, please contact the Office of Residential Services (ORS) to learn how to apply for on-campus housing.
Explore Resources
The College has ten Academic Departments that comprise more than 60 major academic programs. Get to know your Academic Department by visiting their website, in addition to your program-specific websites.
Explore TC faculty profiles to learn more about leaders in your field of study and/or interest.
Become familiar with on-campus resources such as Research Centers & Institutes, College Leadership, Administrative Offices and Computing Services. Learn more about our neighborhood and how to get involved with the community.