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Fall 2011 Orientation

Office of Graduate Student Affairs254 Engineering Terrace (Mudd) * 500 West 120th Street * (212) 854-6438

Engineering your success…

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Table of Contents

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PAGES 3-7 Orientation SchedulePAGES 8-11 Student Services InformationPAGES 12-13 Administration and Department ContactsPAGES 14-15 On and Off-campus Dining OptionsPAGES 16-17 EGSC Sponsored ActivitiesPAGES 18-19 New York City ActivitiesPAGE 20 EGSC Listserv InstructionsPAGE 21 EGSC Elections PreviewPAGE 22 Engineering Activity Fair GuidePAGE 23 Campus MapPAGES 24-25 Academic IntegrityPAGES 26-27 NotesPAGE 28 EGSC Interest Meeting

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Saturday, August 27th, 2011Lerner Auditorium, 2920 Broadway between 114th and 115th Streets

9:30-10:30 Registration – Lerner Hall (Broadway Entrance)

10:30-11:10 Welcome AddressTiffany Simon, Associate Dean, Graduate Student Services Soulaymane Kachani, Vice Dean for Professional and Executive Programs, The Fu Foundation: SEAS

11:10-11:20 Getting Started at Columbia Engineering: An Introduction to Graduate Student AffairsThis introduction will provide the necessary resources forgraduate students while providing a brief overview of student services. Topics such as registration, resolving registration holds, establishing an email account, and other important services and issues will be discussed.

11:20-11:30 Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC)Welcome AddressAndrew Kang, EGSC President

11:30-12:00 Academic Integrity and Community Standards

12:30-5:00 Outdoor BBQLocated at Revson Plaza (between 113th & 114th Streets)Mingle with faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow students at this event. Wristbands will be required to enter.

Free time! Want Suggestions? 1. Dining Options? See pages 14-15 2. Social Activity Options? See pages 16-19

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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011Miller Theater (Dodge Hall), Broadway at 116th Street

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8:30-9:45 Check-In (Please have photo ID available)

9:45-10:00 Dean’s Welcome Address

10:00-11:30 Columbia Student Services and ResourcesThis session will provide information on health services, CUIT registration, financial aid, transportation, dinning, and sexual violence response. You will also be introduced to the Disability Services and Counseling and Psychological Services.

11:30-12:00 Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action provides training programs to educate faculty, staff and students about conduct that may constitute a violation of University policy and to inform them of the procedures that are available to manage alleged violations.

12:00-12:15 OMBUDS Office This presentation will include information regarding the Ombuds Office and the services they provide regarding concerns and conflicts within the Columbia University community. The office is informal and off-the-record; it provides information about University policies and procedures, and offers options.

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Free time! Want Suggestions? 1. Dining Options? See pages 14-15 2. Social Activity Options? See pages 16-19

12:15-1:15 “Street Smarts and Personal Safety in N.Y.C.”Presented by the Department of Public Safety. Come to this fun interactive session and learn how to be safe in New York City.

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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Location Determined by Department

Students will pick up their ID’s with their Academic Departments _________

Department Time LocationApplied Physics, Math & Material Science 9:00 a.m. 214 Mudd for Doctoral & Doctoral Track StudentsApplied Math Masters Students 11:30 a.m. 210 Mudd Applied Physics Masters Students 11:30 a.m. 213 Mudd Applied Material Science Masters Students 11:30 a.m. 1106B MuddAPAM – Medical Physics 12:30 p.m. 200 MuddBiomedical Engineering (Engineering Terrace) 10:00 a.m. 351 Mudd Chemical Engineering (Department lobby area) 10:30 a.m. 801 MuddCivil Engineering (Conference Room) 11:00 a.m. 611 MuddComputer Science (MS in 833 Mudd, PhD in CS Conference Room) 10:00 a.m. 833 Mudd Earth & Environmental Engineering 11:00 a.m. 924 Mudd Electrical Engineering (Low Memorial Library) 9:00 a.m. RotundaIEOR (Resume Workshop, Davis Auditorium) 10:00 a.m. 412 CEPSRMechanical Engineering 12:00 p.m. 233 Mudd

Time & Room location subject to change, please inquire with department.

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Most of the day is an opportunity to meet and mingle with faculty, staff, and fellow students in your respective departments. You will also learn

about advising, course selection, and registration. Please meet your department at the time/location listed below. Please be on time!

Free time! Want Suggestions? 1. Dining Options? See pages 14-15 2. Social Activity Options? See pages 16-19

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Thursday, September 1st, 2011Davis Auditorium (412 Schapiro CEPSR), 530 West 120th St.

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11:00-12:30 Off -Campus Housing Search Workshop Students who are still looking for off-campus housing can learn more about navigating the New York City Housing Market and related alternatives.

12:30-1:30 Current Student Information Session (Session Location: Carleton Lounge, Mudd Hall ) Join in on a session with current students for an open discussion – learn the tricks of the trade, and “information they wish they knew then that they know now.”

1:30-2:30 Surviving New York New York is expensive! How can you make the most of your time and money on a student budget. Join our current students for tips on financing your budget. Topics will include where to shop, dine, socialize, etc.

2:30-3:00 Engineering Library Resources The engineering library is a great resource to all graduate students. Come to this session to learn more details about various electronic reserves and databases.

3:00-3:30 Financial Aid & Student ServicesThis session will cover detailed information on tuition, financial aid, loans, scholarships and funding.

Free time! Want Suggestions? 1. Dining Options? See pages 14-15 2. Social Activity Options? See pages 16-19

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Friday, September 2nd, 2011 Davis Auditorium (412 Schapiro CEPSR), 530 West 120th St.

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11:00-11:30 Center for Career Education (CCE) This is your opportunity to learn about the many resources for students in preparation for graduation (job search, resumes, and industry contacts). It is never too early to start planning!

12:00-1:00 Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC) Students interested in learning more about EGSC and how to get involved with planning events should attend this session. Representatives from past year’s council will also be available to share about their experiences.

1:00-3:00 Graduate Engineering Student Club Fair (Carleton) Want to learn more about the Engineering community? Interested in joining student groups? This fair is open to new students interested in learning more about student engineering clubs and organizations.

4:00-6:30 EGSC’s “Dis’Orientation Social” at Dave and BustersJoin your fellow students for free food, games, and happy hour!The Engineering Graduate Student Council invites you to “Dis’Orientation,” our annual end of orientation celebration. The event will take place at Dave & Buster's at Times Square 234 W. 42nd St (between 7th and 8th Ave). For more info please visit: www.daveandbusters.com

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1:00-3:00 Engineering Library Open House (422 Mudd)Once the introduction is complete, feel free to browse through the many collections!

Free time! Want Suggestions? 1. Dining Options? See pages 14-15 2. Social Activity Options? See pages 16-19

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INFORMATION

__________________________________________________________THE FU FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

Class Schedules:Classes begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2011. Fall 2010 class schedules are available through SSOL (Student Services Online). To access, please use the following:

•Internet: www.columbia.edu/cu/students or www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin•SSOL: https://ssol.columbia.edu/•On-Campus: University Registrar - Kent Hall, 2nd Floor

Academic Advising and Registration:Students should report to their academic departments to review their course selection with a faculty advisor prior to registration. Course registration at Columbia is conducted via the Internet and/or in-person on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011. Fall 2011 registration for new students will be available on Thursday, Sept. 1st. Please note that the last day to register for classes to avoid a late registration fee is Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2011.

Registration for International Students:You are expected to maintain full-time registration throughout your program of study. For further information about this requirement, please contact the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).

Drop/Add:The last day to add a class is Friday, Sept. 16th, 2011. The last day to drop a course without financial penalty is Friday, Sept. 16th, 2011. Students are responsible for paying full tuition for courses dropped after this date. The last day to drop a course without academic penalty is Thursday, Nov. 17th , 2011.

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Withdrawals:Refunds are assessed by the date the student’s completed withdrawal paperwork is received by the Office of Graduate Student Services. Please note that some fees are not refundable and that all students who are registered for courses and who are withdrawing from School will be charged a withdrawal fee of $75. For additional information, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services. Students planning to resume their studies at a later date should consult their department regarding an official Leave of Absence.

Holds on your record:Your acceptance to Columbia is contingent upon receipt of your undergraduate and prior graduate transcripts. If you have not submitted all final and official transcripts, please contact your institution(s) immediately and have them forward an official transcript(s) with a confirmation of degree awarded in a sealed envelope to the Office of Graduate Student Services. If all transcripts are not received by the end of the Fall term, you will not be permitted to register for Spring 2012 courses.

ID cards:ID cards can be obtained in 204 Kent Hall. Please note that students are eligible to receive their ID cards only after they have registered for classes. Students must have their ID cards validated for the Fall 2011 term in order to utilize campus resources. (212) 854-4323.

Lockers:There are a limited number of lockers available in the Mudd Building. Arrangements for lockers are made by the Graduate Student Services Office. Preference is given to commuter students and they are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Academic Honesty:Because intellectual integrity is the hallmark of educational institutions, academic dishonesty is one of the most serious offenses that a student can commit at Columbia and is punishable by probation, suspension, or dismissal. In making Columbia’s policy on plagiarism and academic dishonesty clear, it is not feasible to include all the various forms that these actions may take--they are innumerable. Please refer to the Policy on Conduct and Discipline in the SEAS bulletin and the Code of Academic Integrity.

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CONTINUED

__________________________________________________________THE FU FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

Personal Information:In order to receive campus mailings and registration announcements, please notify the Registrar or your academic department each time you change your address. Office of the University Registrar, 205 Kent Hall (212) 854-4330. SSOL can also be used for this purpose, as well as registration, student accounts, etc.

Graduate Announcements:There are Graduate Student Bulletin Boards on the 2nd Floor of the Mudd Building. General announcements and information about activities, fellowships, and resources are posted throughout the year. Each academic department also maintains their own bulletin boards. Other news resources are the Columbia Spectator student newspaper, Columbia web page, and the University Record. The Fu Foundation School also maintains a graduate student e-mail list-serve that is used to send out important administrative messages.

Tuition & Financial AidPayment of tuition will be due upon registration. If you are receiving financial aid from your academic department it will be available for disbursement shortly after you register and have your ID card validated. If you have not yet applied for Federal Student Aid (i.e.: loans and work-study positions) and would like to, please contact Financial Planning, 407 Lerner Hall, (212) 854-3711.

Columbia University BookstoreThe University Bookstore is located in the basement of Lerner Hall, which is located off Broadway between 114th and 115th Street. Bookstore, Lerner Hall Basement, (212) 854-4131

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Page 11Childcare Facilities

Columbia University helps support 5 local day-care centers in the Morningside Heights, West Harlem, and Washington Heights area. A full listing of these centers and others is available in a comprehensive brochure published by the Office of Public Affairs in 301 Low Library, (212) 854-4469.

Places of WorshipThe Earl Hall Center is the spiritual and humanitarian center of Columbia University. As home to the United Campus Ministries, denominations of Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Eastern practices are fully represented through out the Earl Hall Center and provide services on a regular basis. For further information about services and other places of worship in the area, please visit Earl Hall. Earl Hall Center, Earl Hall, (212) 854-3574.

Disability ServicesColumbia University is committed to serving the needs of students with disabilities. Services for permanent or temporary disabilities are coordinated by the University Office of Disability Services in alignment with the academic program and standards of the school. For further information, please contact either the University Office of Disability Services at (212) 854-2388, Lerner Hall 8th Floor, or the SEAS Graduate Student Liaison in the Office of Graduate Student Services.

Security at ColumbiaColumbia University prides itself in being a reasonably safe and crime-free urban campus environment. Security officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day. Additionally, the Columbia Escort Service will send escorts to accompany students residing near campus to their door anytime between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. For an escort, call 854-2798. Crime statistics are available from the Campus Security Office in 111 Low Library. (212) 854-2796.

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•Columbia University: http://www.columbia.edu/

•The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science: http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/

•Office of Graduate Student Services: http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/graduate-student-services

•Downloadable Forms: http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/downloadable-forms

•SEAS Bulletin: http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/

•Schedule of Classes: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb/

•Information for Students: http://www.columbia.edu/students/

•Registrar’s Office: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/

•Student Financial Services: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sfs/

•Student Services Online: https://ssol.columbia.edu/

•Center for Career Education: http://www.cce.columbia.edu/

•Health Services http://www.health.columbia.edu/

•International Students and Scholars Office: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/isso/

•University Apartment Housing: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ire

•Ombuds Office: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ombuds/

•E-Mail and Computing: http://www.columbia.edu/email_computing/index.html

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Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics

Website:http://www.apam.columbia.edu

Phone: (212) 854-4457

Biomedical Engineering Website:

http://www.bme.columbia.eduPhone: (212) 854-4460

Chemical Engineering Website:

http://www.cheme.columbia.eduPhone: (212) 854-4453

Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Website: http://www.civil.columbia.edu

Phone: (212) 854-3143

Computer ScienceWebsite:

http://www.cs.columbia.eduPhone: (212) 939-7000

Earth and Environmental Engineering

Website: http://www.eee.columbia.edu/

Phone: (212) 854-2905

Electrical EngineeringWebsite:

http://www.ee.columbia.eduPhone: (212) 854-3104

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Website: http://www.ieor.columbia.edu

Phone: (212) 854-2941

Mechanical EngineeringWebsite:

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mechanicalPhone: (212) 854-2965

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_________________________________________________________Dining

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Hungry? Have a free moment?….Check this out!

Blue Java Coffee Bar - Butler Library - Summer Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fresh Baked Goods: $0.75 to $4.00 Water, Juice, Soda, Coffee, Espresso: $1.25 to $6.00 Sandwiches and Salads: $3.50 to $9.00 Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Smoothies: $1.10 to $6.00Chips and Snacks: $0.75 to $3.50

Lenfest Cafe- 2nd Floor Jerome Greene Hall - Summer HoursMonday – Thursday (until 9/2/2010): 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Deli Sandwiches $4.95 to $5.95 Burgers $5.25 to $6.15 Grilled Chicken Sandwich $5.95 Hand-Rolled Sushi $4.15 to $8.90 Chips and Snacks $0.79 to $2.99 Bottled Beverages $1.50 to $2.99

Uris Deli – Uris Hall Main Floor - Summer Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Water, Juice, Soda, Coffee, Espresso: $1.25 to $4.00 Gourmet Hot and Cold Deli Sandwiches and Wraps: $3.50 to $7.00 Salads: $3.95 to $5.45 Sushi and Kimbab: $3.25 to $7.25 Fresh Baked Goods: $0.75 to $2.50 Homemade Soups, Chilis and Stews: $2.75 to $3.95 Yogurt, Cottage Cheese and Pudding: $1.10 to $3.25 Chips, Nuts and Snacks: $0.75 to $2.49

On-campus summer selection limited, however, once classes resume – you’ll have many more options for dining on campus.

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_________________________________________________________Hungry? Don’t want to eat on campus?…Check it out!

Amir's Falafel (2911 Broadway between 113th and 114th). Amsterdam Café (Amsterdam between 119th and 120th). Café Pertutti (2888 Broadway between 113th and 112th). Campo (Broadway between 112th and 113th). Casbah Rouge - (2841 Broadway between 110th & 111th Street) Che Bella (1215 Amsterdam between 120th and 119th). China De Puebla (3143 Broadway at 123rd). Columbia Cottage (Amsterdam and 111th St). Deluxe Diner (Broadway between 113th and 112th). Famous Famiglia's (Broadway at 111th). Haagen Dazs (2905 Broadway between 114th and 113th). Havana Central (2911 Broadway between 113th and 114th) Indian Café (2791 Broadway at 108th Street). Kitchenette (1272 Amsterdam between 121st and 122nd) Massawa (Amsterdam at 121st). Max Soha-(Amsterdam at 123rd) McDonald's, Taco Bell, & KFC (125th and Broadway). Mill Korean (2895 Broadway between 113th and 112th). New World Coffee (Broadway between 114th and 115th). Olive Tree Deli (3060 Broadway between 121st and 122nd). P&W Sandwich Shop (Amsterdam between 110th and 111th). Haakon’s Hall (1187 Amsterdam Avenue between 118/119th) Samad Deli & Nussbaum & Wu (Broadway at 113th).Secret Garden Café (3072 Broadway between 121st and 122nd). SUBsconscious (1213 Amsterdam between 119th and 120th). Stroko's (114th and Amsterdam). Symposium (113th between Broadway and Amsterdam). Tom's Restaurant (Broadway and 112th Street). Famous!

Off-campus selection is limitless, try something and/or somewhere new everyday! Listings here are all close to campus community.

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Dining

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F R E EAttractions and Landmarks in New York City

Free Staten Island Ferry Rides “Travel the New York Harbor –pass the Statue of Liberty and view the NY City Skyline! Take the 1 to 96th Street, Transfer to Express 2/3 and travel to Fulton Street. Transfer to the 4 train downtown to Bowling Green. Walk to Battery Park and find ferry terminal. Info & Schedule: www.siferry.com

Free Central Park Walking Tours - Enjoy hour long (or more) tours at the historic park! Tours include: Waterways & Vistas, Cross Park Promenade, Castle & its Kingdom, Conservatory Garden Saturday Morning Tours, Manhattan Adirondacks, Seneca Village, Amble Through the Ramble, Views from the Past, A Road Once Traveled, Let the Game Begin-History of Sports and Recreation in the Park. For dates, times and designated locations please go to: http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar?

Free Tours of Federal Reserve Bank of New York - See the gold vault, trading desk, and a multimedia trading exhibit when you visit this neo-Renaissance building erected in 1924. Tour offers a great introduction to what the Federal Reserve does and the role it plays in the economy. Access to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is available by guided tour and only with advanced reservations. For more information call:212- 720-6130 or go to http://www.newyorkfed.org/aboutthefed/ny_tours.html

Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Sundays from June 20th through September 5, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues Join the Conservancy for the 15th season of this popular Sunday concert series that features the best in local emerging and established Latin, Jazz, World, and Gospel artists. September 5: Sounds of Deliverance (Gospel) For more information call: 212-860-1370 or go to: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/07/18/harlem-meer-performance-festival

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Need subway directions to these events? Try www.hopstop.com

New York City Parks & Recreation- Explore this online calendar for free events through the New York City parks. This includes anything from early morning fitness walks, Tai Chi, Yoga, to midday Art Exhibitions, concerts, to evening tours, concerts, etc. Fun for you, your friends, or the whole family! Http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2010-08-31/t2010-09-06/p3

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Need subway directions to these events? Try www.hopstop.com

New York Public Library Tours - Free Building Tours 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m on Mondays to Saturdays; 2:00 p.m. on Sundays meet at the reception desk in Astor Hall (first floor). Exhibition Tours - 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays to Saturdays; 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. Meet outside the entrance to Gottesman Hall (first floor). These tours are a great way to get an overview of the beauty and expanse of the Library's collections.. For more information go to: http://www.nypl.org/events/tours

Free admission to NYC Museums –Columbia students have free admission to certain Museums in NYC, including: American Folk Art Museum, American Numismatic Society, Asia Society, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Caribbean Cultural Center, The Cloisters, Museum of Modern Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museumand many more. To gain FREE admission to the museums, just show your CUID with a validation sticker for the current semester (visit the ID Center in Kent Hall to get one) at the admissions desk of the museum - no strings, no advance arrangements necessary. For full list of museums with free admission for Columbia students go to: http://www.cuarts.com/freemuseums

NYC River to River Festival 2011- summer celebration featuring hundreds of free music, dance and cultural programs in Lower Manhattan. River to River Festival hosts daily events all summer long at downtown venues including South Street Seaport, the Battery Park Esplanade, Castle Clinton, and the World Financial Center. For daily schedule information and event location go to: http://www.rivertorivernyc.com

F R E EAttractions and Landmarks in New York City

Metropolitan Opera – HD Festival – Free Outdoor shows in Lincoln Center Plaza! High Definition large screen productions for your viewing pleasure. Join the New York City community for an evening under the stars and enjoy the most spectacular series of productions. “Ten of the Met’s exhilirating Live in HD presentations to be screened.” For full listing of dates, times and shows:

http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/broadcast/hd_events_template.aspx?id=12056

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A: Pupin

B: CEPSR (Schapiro)

C: Mudd

D: ET (Engineering Terrace)

H: Miller Theater and Main Campus Entrance#1 Subway Available

F: Low Library (Rotunda, and Campus Tours)

G: Kent (Registrar, ID Office, and Student Financial Services)

* Café Locations

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E: Schermerhorn Hall

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Academic IntegrityAll students are required to read our academic code and sign and date that they have read and reviewed the policies.

Following orientation, students will be provided with an online link, via SurveyMonkey, to which they will complete the review process for our Community Standards and Academic Integrity. All students will be required to complete the online program by October 15th, 2011 in order to be eligible to register for the future Spring 2012 term.

We encourage all of our students to review the 2011-2012 Bulletin – more specifically, the University and School

Policies, Procedures, and Regulations.

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Code of Academic Integrity

Adapted from the Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Bulletin.

Because intellectual integrity is the hallmark of educational institutions, academic dishonesty is one of the most serious offenses that a student can commit at Columbia. It is punishable by suspension or dismissal from the School.

According to the Honor Code of Emory College, a writer's facts, ideas, and phraseology should be regarded as his property. Any person who uses a writer's ideas or phraseology should also give due credit. Not to do so is to plagiarize, to intentionally or unintentionally appropriate the ideas, language, key terms, or findings of another without sufficient acknowledgment that such material is not one’s own. (http://www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/students/honor.html)

As the Modern Language Association defines this transgression: Using another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source constitutes plagiarism. Derived from the Latin plagiarius ("kidnapper"), plagiarism refers to a form of intellectual theft. . . . In short, to plagiarize is to give the impression that you wrote or thought something that you in fact borrowed from someone, and to do so is a violation of professional ethics. (Joseph Gibaldi, MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. 2nd. ed., New York: MLA, 1998: 151).

In making clear Columbia’s policy on plagiarism, it is not feasible to include here all the various forms that plagiarism might take. It is useful, however, to list several obvious varieties in order to dispel confusion about actions that the School will not tolerate:

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•Submitting essays, or portions of essays, written by other people as one's own; •Failing to acknowledge, through proper footnotes and bibliographic entries, the source of ideas essentially not one's own, including resources from the Internet; •Failing to indicate paraphrases or ideas or verbatim expressions not one's own through proper use of quotations and footnotes; •Submitting written work for one course to a second course without having received prior permission from both instructors; •Collaborating on an assignment or examination without specific permission from the faculty member to do so; •Selling of notes, syllabi, or papers.

Cheating is another type of academic dishonesty that will not be tolerated.

Ignorance is no excuse for academic dishonesty. If questions arise concerning proper use of quotations, footnotes, or bibliographies, the student should contact the instructor. Seeking informed advice from a faculty member is the best way to avoid confusion about matters that can be complicated.

Further information about policies and procedures can be found in the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Bulletin. (http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/bulletin/)

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Signature:

Print Name:

Department:

Date:

SAMPLE – DO NOT SIGN THIS COPYOffice of Graduate Student Affairs will email students the

link to the online version of this form following orientation.

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Are you interested in getting involved or perhaps just getting to meet other students in the various

engineering programs?

Well, here is your opportunity to help organize and plan events for your fellow students or to just hang

out and have fun!

All are welcome to attend the meetings!

If you would like to learn more of what EGSC is all about, please attend one of our scheduled meetings:

Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2011, 12:00PM Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Hall.

Regular semester meeting schedule will be emailed to your Columbia email accounts during orientation. Schedule will also be

made available during the information session listed above.