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 2024 terms, to join us for our College-wide Fall 2024 New Student Orientation (NSO) Program hosted from Tuesday, August 27 through Friday, August 30, 2024. Enjoy informative sessions designed to introduce newly admitted students to graduate school and the College community. Learn essential information about the TC student experience; meet faculty and administrative staff within your Academic Department; and enjoy social activities with fellow new TC students. While not all NSO sessions are mandatory, your attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure a successful start to your TC journey.
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Attendance from Tuesday, August 27 through Thursday, August 29 will vary based on academic departments.
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Arts & Humanities (A&H), Human Development (HUD), and Mathematics, Science & Technology (MST)
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Counseling & Clinical Psychology (CCP), Curriculum & Teaching (C&T), and International & Transcultural Studies (ITS)
- Thursday, August 29, 2024: Biobehavioral Sciences (BBS), Education Policy & Social Analysis (EPSA), Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology (HSEAP), and Organization & Leadership (O&L)
Registration for New Student Orientation will launch on July 21, 2024 – keep an eye out for the registration link that’s sent to your TC email!
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.
International students will have a mandatory orientation through the Office of International Students and Scholars on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will also be additional (optional) social events for all incoming students on Friday, August 30, 2024. These events are meant to build community with your peers and explore the area around Teachers College.
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!
Past NSO Photos
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.