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YOU ARE IN20152016

Congratulations on your admission to the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. The graduate school application process is demanding and we hope that you will take just a few moments to savor your accomplishment before you dive into this important milestone in your academic and professional career. The following pages are intended to serve as a quick reference guide as you navigate your way through the decision making progress.

Congratulations and good luck!

Cheers,GSAPP Admissions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOMEGETTING STARTED

REGISTRATIONSCHOLARSHIPS & LOANSASSISTANTSHIPS & JOBS

HEALTHIDENTIFICATION

HOUSINGTUITION & FEES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 20152016

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SCHOOL PROGRAMSMARCHMSAADMSAUD

MSCCCPMSUPMSHP

MSREDDUAL/JOINT DEGREES

CHECKLIST

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SPRING 2015 OPEN HOUSES

March 27, 2015MSHPrsvp: [email protected]

April 1, 2015MARCHMSAADMSAUDMSCCCPrsvp: [email protected] April 7, 2015MSUPrsvp: [email protected]

WELCOME

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

June 12, 2015MSRED

June 35, 2015MSAADMSAUD

September 2, 2015MSUP

September 3, 2015MSHP

September 4, 2015MARCH September 8, 2015MSCCCP

OPEN HOUSES FORADMITTED STUDENTS

The GSAPP will host a series of events for admitted students this Spring. We do hope you will be able to join us.

In most cases, the Open Houses will feature presentations by program directors and faculty members. Admitted students are also invited to attend reviews, and to tour the GSAPP facilities and the Columbia University Campus. More importantly, the Open House is intended to give admitted students the opportunity to meet future classmates and current students. The GSAPP is unable to provide funding for travel and accommodation.

The Open House events are not mandatory and admitted students considering Columbia for their graduate education are welcome to conduct a self-guided tour on another date that is more convenient for them. Although the GSAPP Admissions Office will be unable to organize a formal visit at that time, admitted students may tour the school and speak with current students as they wish. There is no need to notify the Admissions Office or the Administration of their plans. We hope that this guide may be helpful to you in your decision. Please do let us know if you have additional questions.

Once again, congratulations on your admission and we look forward to seeing you at the GSAPP in the near future.

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DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BY VISA

OR MASTERCARD ONLY. ALL DEPOSITS WILL BE CREDITED TO THE FIRST SEMESTERS TUITION AT THE END OF ADD/DROP PERIOD.

GETTING STARTED

ENROLLMENT

To officially accept the GSAPPs offer of admission, admitted students must complete the online enrollment form and submit a $700 non-refundable deposit.

Enrollment FormThe Enrollment Form is accessible through the Decision Letter available in Apply Yourself. The enrollment form will ask for pertinent information regarding your updated contact information and your Visa status.

DepositAdmitted students officially reserve their place in the incoming class by submitting a deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and will be forfeited in the event that the student chooses not to register for classes and attend the school.

Upon completion of the enrollment form, the system will generate a prompt for payment. At this time, the system does not accept American Express or Discover, all deposits must be submitted via VISA or MASTERCARD.

The enrollment process is not complete until the deposit has been submitted. All deposits submitted by incoming students will be credited to their

student accounts at the end of the ADD/DROP period (the end of the 2nd week of class) of their first semester.

UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

It is not uncommon that admitted students need to update the contact information supplied in the application for admission.

In order to ensure rapid communication, the GSAPP Admissions Office sends all pertinent information to incoming students via email. For this reason, it is important that you keep your contact information updated. Email addresses can only be modified by logging into Apply Yourself, selecting APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION followed by UPDATE PROFILE (from menu at the top of the page). All subsequent emails will be automatically sent to this new address.

Before registration, physical mail addresses can be edited in the enrollment form, but should also be brought to the attention of the GSAPP Admissions Office via email ([email protected]).

After registration, students should log in to Student Services Online (SSOL) to update their current mailing address, permanent address information and emergency contact numbers. Any address changes made in SSOL will automatically update in the main University database. Students may also provide a mailing address for their diploma and graduation photos.

Any student who wishes to make a change to their name must notify

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the GSAPP Admissions Office or the University Registrars Office. All official name change requests must be accompanied by a piece of identification.

VISA

As soon as the decision to attend the GSAPP is made, international students should apply for a visa through the Universitys International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).

VISA APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE ISSO http://isso.columbia.edu

The GSAPP is unable to provide information or updates regarding the visa application process. All inquiries should be directed to ISSO at [email protected].

LETTERS

Admitted students who require a hardcopy of their admission letter should contact the GSAPP Admissions Office via email ([email protected]) with specific instructions regarding their letter requests. All letters will be mailed or scanned within two business days.

REGISTRATION

Incoming students register for classes the week before classes begin. All registration is done online and students do not need to be present on campus in order to complete the registration

GETTING STARTED

process. Students will be emailed a complete list of courses from which they can register shortly before the registration period begins. Detailed instructions on registration are provided on page 11 of this guide.

SCHOLARSHIPS & LOANS

The GSAPP offers one need-based scholarship and limited merit-based fellowships to US Citizens and Permanent Residents. Scholarship and Fellowship recipients were notified in their letter of admission. Admitted students who submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by mid February will receive a loan package from the University Financial Aid Office on April 1, 2015. Additional information on scholarship and loan processing is available on page 13.

ASSISTANTSHIPS & JOBS

The GSAPP offers teaching and research assistantship positions to students enrolled full-time at the University (minimum 12 points). Recipients will be granted tuition awards. For more information, see page 15.

HEALTH INSURANCE & IMMUNIZATION

All registered students at Columbia must have health insurance and provide proof of immunization. Instructions for both are available on page 16.

IDENTIFICATION

All matriculated students will be issued a Columbia University Identification Number / Personal Identification

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ACADEMIC CALENDARS FOR20152016 CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE

http://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/academic-calendar

Number (CUID/PID) and University Network ID (UNI). These identification numbers are automatically assigned and cannot be changed. They permit students to apply for housing, view/pay bills, set-up email accounts and complete studio lottery ballots (when applicable). The CUID/PID and UNI, along with the ID Card process, are described in more detail on page 18.

HOUSING

Columbia University Apartment Housing is available to all GSAPP degree candidates, but it is limited and not guaranteed. More information on University Apartment Housing (UAH) and other housing alternatives is outlined on page 20.

TUITION & BILLING

20152016 tuition for graduate programs is $25,440 per semester ($17,250 per semester for NY/Paris). Enrolled students will receive a bill for University tuition and fees only after they have registered for courses. Students are billed per term. The bill is due in full at the end of the second week of class. All bills are generated and distributed electronically. Each term, it is the students responsibility to verify his or her registration, e-bill and to submit payment by the deadline. Late payments will be assessed a late payment fee. For more information on tuition and billing, including a breakdown of estimated costs for the 20152016 academic year, please see page 2425.

GETTING STARTED

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The Summer 2015, Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 academic calendars are available on pages 27-29.

PREREQUISITES, ADVANCED STANDING & WAIVERS Information on prerequisites, advanced standing and waivers (when applicable) is listed by degree program in the PROGRAM OVERVIEW section starting on page 30.

Per the Universitys enrollment policy: ALL degree candidates must be en-rolled full-time (minimum 12 pts) for the duration of the program in order to be eligible for a degree regardless of advanced standing or waiver status.

STUDIO LOTTERY

Information on studio lotteries (where applicable) is listed by degree program in the PROGRAM OVERVIEW section starting on page 30.

FOR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT:

http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/ways-to-pay#payment-plan

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ADD/DROP

The ADD/DROP period is a two-week shopping period, when students may add and drop courses at will. During this window, students may make as many changes to their schedule as they wish. All changes can be made online during registration appointment times. Some limited enrollment classes that require instructor permission may require an ADD/DROP form.

REGISTRATION

All GSAPP degree candidates must be enrolled as full-time students (minimum of 12 points) for the duration of their program.

Payment of the $700 non-refundable enrollment deposit does not constitute registration. The registration process is completed online via Student Services Online (SSOL) during scheduled appointment times. Students will need their UNI and password in order to login.

Each student will have assigned registration appointment times during the three-day registration window. All students should login to SSOL to verify appointment times one week before registration begins. Students who do not register during this three-day period will receive a late registration fee. Students not registered for classes by the end of the ADD/DROP period will not be able to attend the University for the current semester.

THE LAST DAY OF ADD/DROP CORRESPONDS TO THE DUE DATE FOR TUITION AND FEES (see Tuition &Fees on page 24 for more information)

THE ADD/DROP PERIOD RUNSFROM THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS THROUGH THE END OF THE SECOND WEEK.

Summer 2015Registration: May 2729, 2015ADD/DROP: June112, 2015

Fall 2015Registration: September 13, 2015 ADD/DROP: September 818, 2015

Spring 2016Registration: January 1215, 2016ADD/DROP: January 1929, 2016

ADD/DROP FORMS AREAVAILABLE AT THE MAIN RECEPTION DESK ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF AVERY HALL

The tuition bill is due on the last day of ADD/DROP. The tuition per term is $25,440 for 1219 points. Students should verify that they have not unintentionally exceeded 19 points as they will be charged $1,696 per point above this limit. Although students may drop certain classes until the end of the 9th week of the semester, the end of ADD/DROP is the last day that students may receive a refund for dropping anything above the 19-point limit.

Since 2003, the GSAPP has developed a curriculum that features both full and half semester courses. The half-

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REGISTRATION

FOR INFORMATION ON CROSS-REGISTRATION PLEASE SEE:

http://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/cross-registration

semester courses, also known as mini-sessions, are divided into Session A (the first 7 weeks) and Session B (the second 7 weeks) classes.

The deadline to ADD full-semester courses (3pts) is at the end of the ADD/DROP period.

The deadline to DROP full-semester (3pts) courses is approximately at the end of the 9th week of classes. (See academic calendar)

The deadline to ADD and DROP Session A courses is the end of the ADD/DROP period.

The deadline to ADD and DROP Session B courses is at the end of the 1st week of session classes.

The GSAPP Admissions Office will email periodic reminders about deadlines to students, but all students are ultimately responsible for verifying their registration and meeting deadlines for adding and dropping courses.

CROSS-REGISTRATION

GSAPP students may register for courses in other schools at Columbia, with the exception of Teachers College.

Students will not be able to add these courses in SSOL and will need to complete an ADD/DROP form, obtain the necessary signatures and submit the form to the GSAPP Admissions Office for processing. The Columbia University Business

School has instituted a web-based cross-registration system. The website will permit students to see what is available to them and enter their cross-registration requests online.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

The GSAPP is committed to educating and supporting students pursuing careers in architecture, planning, preservation and real estate development and other related disciplines. It is our aim to provide as many students as possible with the opportunity to become successful professionals in their chosen field of study. The need-based scholarship was established in support of this goal. At this time, the need-based scholarship is available to US Citizens or Permanent Residents only as we are unable to verify need for international candidates.

The need-based scholarship application is only available online through Apply Yourself. As stated in the online application instructions, scholarship applications were due at the same time as the application. Late/incomplete applications will not be considered.

The goal of the Schools program of financial assistance is to provide financial aid to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who have demonstrated need consistent with University guidelines. Financial need is typically met through a combination of grants and/or loans.

The need of a student is determined by assessing all possible debts and resources including the students own resources, those of his or her spouse, if any, and a parental contribution where applicable. From these resources, a students estimated expenses are deducted; the difference becomes the students need.

FEDERAL LOAN PACKAGES WILLBE AVAILABLE ON APRIL 1, 2015 FOR STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THEIRFAFSA ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15

In subsequent years a student who continues to have financial need and continues to achieve a satisfactory record will qualify for a continuation of financial aid. A new application must be made each year. Students who did not receive funding or who did not apply, may submit an application at the end of their first year of study.

A scholarship grant is applied as a credit toward tuition; one half at registration for the fall semester, the other half at registration for the spring semester. Students enrolled in a 3 term program such as the MSAAD, MSAUD and MSRED, will receive a tuition credit for all three semesters: Summer, Fall and Spring.

LOANS

Students and applicants applying for one of the Federal Student Aid Programs described in this section must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Student Aid Programs Processing Center. Federal loan packages will be available on April 1, 2015 for students who completed their FAFSA on or before February 15, 2015*. Students and applicants should use estimated income figures when completing this form if a tax return has not already been filed. In addition, it is very important that the Graduate School of Architectures school code be entered in the School Release section of

*please note that there is no hard deadline for the FAFSA

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this form. All questions may be directed to University Financial Aid at (212) 854-7040 or [email protected].

Loan packages will be available online through NetPartner. Admitted students will be contacted by University Financial Aid as well as the GSAPP Admissions Office with login instructions as soon as the Financial Aid Package becomes available.

INFORMATION ON TYPES OFGRADUATE LOANS IS AVAILABLE HERE: http://sfs.columbia.edu/graduate-financial-aid

INFORMATION ON INSTITUTIONALAID & ELIGIBILITY IS AVAILABLE HERE: http://sfs.columbia.edu/grad-institutional-aid

FELLOWSHIPS

Limited merit based fellowships were offered by GSAPP to select students at the time of admission. Fellowships disburse similarly to scholarships at the end of add/drop and require full time enrollment. Columbia University has a limited number of Inter-school Graduate Fellowships. Qualified GSAPP students are welcome to apply. Applications should be submitted to the GSAPP Admissions Office by June 1, 2015.

OUTSIDE FUNDING SOURCES

At this time, the GSAPP does not maintain a list of outside funding sources.


Students are encouraged to consult professional organizations that support career development initiatives in the architecture, planning, preservation and real estate development fields. During their time at the GSAPP, students will be regularly notified about grant and funding opportunities available to students enrolled in graduate and professional degree programs.

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ASSISTANTSHIPS

As in previous years, the GSAPP anticipates being able to offer a number of positions in the Schools programs. Recipients will be granted tuition awards ranging from approximately $3,000 to $20,000 and stipends from about $800 to $2,400 per semester, depending on the position.

All students who will be registered for 12 or more points per semester next year are eligible to apply. The assignment of assistantships will be made on the basis of qualifications for each position. In cases where two or more applicants are determined to be equally qualified, preference may be given to the most financially needy applicant.

JOBS

Hourly Positions at the GSAPP

During the academic year, job opportunities in the GSAPP Slide Library, the Output Shop or for studio mentoring may become available. These opportunities will be communicated to students via email or through postings. Students should also consult the GSAPP website for the most updated list of employment opportunities available through the school. The list also features job postings from many sources outside of the GSAPP.

Campus Jobs

The University maintains a database that lists many jobs available to Columbia University Graduate Students. Students will need their UNI and password in order to log in.

ASSISTANTSHIPS & JOBS

THE LIST OF ASSISTANTSHIPSFOR THE 20152016 ACADEMIC YEAR WILL BE RELEASED BY THE DEANS OFFICE IN JUNE 2015.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN JULY 2015.

All applications should be addressed to the Deans Office, which then distributes them to the program offices or appropriate faculty for selection. Students should not apply directly to the faculty contact.

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HEALTH

INSURANCE & IMMUNIZATION

Health Insurance

All registered full-time students are enrolled in the Gold Plan of the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan if no valid waiver request is submitted and approved. Full-time students must confirm their insurance selection each year by actively enrolling in the Gold level or Platinum level of the Columbia Plan or by requesting a waiver from enrollment in the Columbia Plan and demonstrating coverage under another comparable policy.

Enrollment in the Columbia Plan is effective only upon the students academic registration for the term for which coverage will be active.

New summer trimester full-time students (MSRED, MSAAD + MSAUD) must enter their choice online to confirm enrollment in the Gold Plan of the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan (Columbia Plan), upgrade to the Platinum level, or request a waiver from default enrollment in the Columbia Plan.

Once the students insurance coverage decision has been determined for the fall term, that decision will automatically be continued in the following spring term as long as the student remains registered at the University. It is not possible to change the level of coverage in the spring term.

NOTE: A charge for a term of the Gold Plan of the Columbia Plan will automatically appear on your first Student Account Statement of the semester. If you request a waiver from automatic enrollment in the plan by the deadline and have comparable insurance coverage, that charge will be removed on a subsequent statement.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATIONABOUT PLANS AND DATES OF COVERAGE VISIT:

https://health.columbia.edu/insurance

Immunization Requirements

There are two immunization requirements that all students, regardless of credit load, must meet before registering for classes. Based on University policy, a health-related hold is placed on student registration until the required documentation has been provided (preventing course selection). Documentation needed to release the hold must be submitted at least 30 days prior to your registration date to ensure timely processing and release of the hold. All submissions are processed in the order in which they are received. Late submissions cannot be expedited.

New York State public health law and University policy requires that all students document immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), as well as document that they either have received the meningitis vaccine or have declined to receive it.

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MMR DOCUMENTATION

THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO DOCUMENT IMMUNITY. FOR INSTRUCTIONS, VISIT: http://www.health.columbia.edu/students/immunization-compliance-requirements/mmr

HEALTH

MENINGITIS VACCINATION

INCOMING STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY THEIR DECISION. FOR INSTRUCTIONS, VISIT: http://www.health.columbia.edu/students/immunization-compliance-requirements/meningitis

Completed forms may be submitted

By mail: Immunization Office, 503 Alfred Lerner Hall, MC 2605, 2920 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10027

By fax: (212) 854-5078, Attention: Immunization Compliance Office

In person: Immunization Office, 503 Alfred Lerner Hall, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM.

Columbia Health Student Resources

Columbia Health is part of the Universitys Facilities and Operations division on the Morningside Campus and provides a range of programs and services for students.

Alice! Health PromotionCounseling & Psychological Services Disability ServicesGHAP/Gay Health Advocacy ProjectInsurance & Immunization Compliance Medical Services Sexual Violence Response

Meningitis Vaccination Decision

New York State public health law requires that students receive information from their institutions about meningococcal meningitis and the vaccine that protects against most strains of the disease that can occur on university campuses.

Columbia students must make an informed decision about being vaccinated and certify their decision online. Full instructions are given, and the process takes two to three minutes to complete. Students must formally indicate their decision about being vaccinated before they will be permitted to register for classes.

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION / PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION (CUID/PID)

The CUID or PID is a unique ten-digit code (that begins with a C, eg. C001234567) supplied to all enrolled students. The CUID/PID serves as a personal account number and should be used when paying your bill, completing a housing application or a studio lottery form.

Admitted students previously enrolled at Columbia University will maintain the same CUID/PID.

The CUID/PID will be communicated via email when the financial aid package is available for review or after confirming acceptance of the offer of admission (by submitting the enrollment deposit online via the link located in the decision letter).

USE THE CUID/PID FOR THEFOLLOWING:

PAYING BILLS APPLYING FOR HOUSING COMPLETING STUDIO LOTTERY

UNIVERSITY NETWORK IDENTIFICATION (UNI)

The UNI (University Network ID) is the login name and password required to access many online services at Columbia. The UNI is also the first part of a students official Columbia email address. It is the same as the email prefix (i.e., if the UNI is abc2121, then the email will be [email protected]). The UNI is automatically generated by the University and cannot be changed.

ACTIVATE UNI OR EMAIL

http://cuit.columbia.edu/cuit/manage-my-uni

STUDENTS MATRICULATING IN SUMMER 2015 WILL RECEIVE THEIR UNI AND TEMPORARY SSN (IF APPLI-CABLE) BY MAY 4, 2015.

STUDENTS MATRICULATING IN FALL 2015 WILL RECEIVE THEIR UNI AND TEMPORARY SSN (IF APPLICABLE) BY JUNE 15, 2015.

IDENTIFICATION

Activating a UNI requires a Social Security Number (SSN). International Students will be assigned a temporary SSN that will be communicated to them via email.

Once the UNI has been activated successfully, students will be able to access Columbias secure online applications, including Student Services Online (SSOL), Courseworks, online library resources and much more.

The CUID/PID provides unlimited access to a students account information and for this reason we recommend that you do not use it in your email correspondence and keep it in a safe place.

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PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE

SUMMER 2015: MAY 8, 2015

FALL 2015: AUGUST 7, 2015

http://idcenter.columbia.edu/new-student-id-cards

ID Photo Requirements

In order to get your Columbia University ID card, youll need to submit a photo online. The photo should be passport-style and meet the following requirements:

The photo should be a color, JPEG file The background should be uniform and light-colored You must be facing forward, with your head and shoulders clearly visible No photos with sunglasses or hats will be accepted The file cannot exceed 100k in size

NB: The size of the photo you submit must be less than 100 kilobytes.

Submitting your photo

To submit a photo, first make sure you have activated your UNI, then log into the secure site to submit your ID photo.

IDENTIFICATION

Your UNI is also the first part of your Columbia email address: [email protected]. Visit the CUIT email page at http://www.columbia.edu/acis/email for ways to check your email.

Columbia uses email as an official means of communication with students. Many important University communications, including notification of the Student Account Statement availability, are via email only. It is very important that you check your email often, as you are responsible for all official University communications sent to your Columbia email address. For help activating your UNI, check out the CUIT help page.

Until you complete registration (signing up for courses), the GSAPP will contact you using the email address that you provided in your online application. Please note that although the GSAPP can update your mailing address in ApplyYourself, we are unable to update your email address as it is a fixed parameter.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

The University ID card is your passport to Columbia. It grants you access to the Library and secure campus locations, al-lows you to purchase services at campus cafs and the University bookstore and enables you to take advantage of cultur-al discount programs in New York City.

The ID card also represents an important step in a comprehensive, ongoing proj-ect to help ensure campus safety and the integrity of personal information.

You will receive your University ID cardwhen you arrive on campus. ID Cardswill not be released until the day afteryou have successfully registered forclasses online. ID Cards can be retrievedfrom the 4th floor Reception Desk atAvery Hall beginning on May 28th forSummer students and September 2nd for Fall students.

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FINDING AN APARTMENT

Columbia University offers several housing options for full-time graduate students enrolled in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

The GSAPP Admissions and Student Affairs Office communicate other housing opportunities to incoming students as they become available and to continuing students upon request. Students should also note that postings regarding available apartments and apartment shares can be found online, on bulletin boards around campus and in the surrounding neighborhood. Naturally, these postings are not related to, or inspected by the University, but they can provide an extra source of possible accommodations for students seeking off-campus housing.

University Apartment Housing (UAH)

Columbia University Apartment Housing is available to all GSAPP degree candidates, but it is limited and not guaranteed. University Apartment Housing (UAH) provides eligible full-time degree candidates with subsidized housing near the University. Students must maintain full-time status to remain in housing. The UAH inventory consists of apartment shares and dormitory-style rooms. There are also a limited number of studio/efficiency, one bedroom, and two bedroom units for which priority is given to couples and families. Most student housing is located within walking distance of the

HOUSING

FOR MORE INFORMATION ONHOUSING TYPES, RENTS, LEASE OR CONTRACT TERMS AND ELIGIBILITY, VISIT: http://facilities.columbia.edu/hous-ing/home

University campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. Students are also housed in Manhattan Valley, just south of Morningside Heights, and in Washington Heights, just north of Morningside Heights. Additionally, students are housed in Riverdale, Bronx, in a new facility known as The Arbor. Rents are based on the size of the apartment/room and what amenities, furnishing, and/or utilities, if any, are provided.

Students are billed either monthly or by term, depending on the building assigned. All leases/contracts terminate on May 31 to coincide with the close of the academic year. Continuing full-time students are offered renewals beginning June 1 through the next academic year. Renewals are based upon your original course of study. Upon completion of the degree requirements, students must vacate their UAH accommodation.

Columbia Security operates car and foot patrols within the entire UAH area, and a shuttle bus provides transportation to and from campus and other UAH properties during evening hours. Weekday shuttle service to and from The Arbor is provided.

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HOUSING

HOW TO APPLY

Admitted students will receive the link to the online UAH application and login information after completing their enrollment form and submitting their enrollment deposit online. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all information, policies, and procedures on the UAH website before submitting an application.

lottery become available.

Applicants who receive an allocation from the first round of the lottery will see their UAH application status marked as APPROVED. APPROVED applicants will receive an offer of accommodation from UAH.

As the GSAPP receives additional allocations from UAH, they will be distributed in the same manner via lottery. For this reason, all applications will remain UAH RECEIVED until subsequent rounds of the lottery have taken place. Applicants who remain UAH RECEIVED will be moved to the WAITLIST and will be assigned to housing according to the official UAH waitlist process.

INFORMATION ABOUT UAH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/essentials

GSAPP Housing Lottery

Each school is allocated a specific number of spaces by UAH. The GSAPP receives a portion of our annual allocations directly from UAH in early April. Our policy is to conduct a lottery in order to fairly distribute allocations among new degree candidates, regardless of their housing preferences. Priority is given to domestic and international students traveling long distances.

The first round of the GSAPP housing lottery takes place shortly after the April 15th enrollment deadline, in order to ensure that all enrolled students have the opportunity to make an informed decision about their graduate education. Applicants will be notified via email when the results of the GSAPP housing

YOU WILL NEED YOUR CUID/PIDNUMBER TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY APARTMENT HOUSING. THE UAH APPLICATION MAY BE FOUND HERE: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/how-apply

INFORMATION ABOUT UAHWAITLIST ELIGIBILTY AND PLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE HERE: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/wait-list

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HOUSING

OTHER RESOURCES Off-Campus Housing Assistance (OCHA)

Columbias Off-Campus Housing Assistance (OCHA) office assists Columbia students and affiliates in their search for rental housing in the metropolitan area. OCHA manages a database known as the Housing Registry, which includes available rooms and apartments in non-Columbia-owned buildings and sublets of units in Columbia-managed housing. Prospective roommates can also post and search profiles on this site. In addition, OCHA offers housing search counseling and is supported in these efforts by their cooperative relationships with two New York City real estate/relocation agencies.

THE OCHA DATABASE CAN BE ACCESSED HERE: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/intro-ocha-3

Things to keep in mind

The GSAPP housing lottery is a true blind lottery - applications are assigned random numbers and chosen using an advanced algorithm that factors distance. Personal information and preferences do not factor in these decisions.

Students who receive an allocation will be made one housing assignment offer. If you decline this offer and still would like housing through the University, you will need to re-apply and will be automatically moved to the WAITLIST (ineligible for future rounds of the GSAPP housing lottery).

Continuing students who wish to apply for UAH accommodations are automatically placed on the WAITLIST.

The GSAPP is not responsible for housing assignment. UAH makes housing assignment offers by matching students to available units based upon their preferences outlined in their application.

If you no longer need university housing, please be considerate to your fellow students and be sure to update/withdraw your UAH application.

The services of OCHA are for students and affiliates of the University only. OCHAs services are free of charge. OCHA does not operate as a real estate or rental agency; however, some of its listers may charge a fee. The service does not screen owners, tenants or roommates, and apartments are not inspected or approved by Columbia or the employees of OCHA. Listing of accommodations does not constitute a recommendation of such facilities, nor is the accuracy of the description verified

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by OCHA. For further information, please visit the OCHA website.

Students may register as a guest to access the OCHA database, a UNI is not required.

International House (I-House)

International House, a privately owned student residence and program center near campus, has accommodations for about seven hundred graduate students, both foreign and domestic. A cafeteria, recreational facilities, and varied cultural and professional programs are available to members. International House also has resident scholarships. One hundred spaces at International House are reserved for Columbia students and are contracted through University Apartment Housing (UAH).

To be eligible for admission to International House, a student must be a graduate student, at least twenty-one years old, and registered for at least 12 points.

Interested students may apply through UAH and/or directly to International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027; telephone (212) 316-8436; webs i te :http ://w w w. ihouse-nyc .org. Filing an application with both International House and UAH affords the maximum opportunity.

Google Groups

The Admissions Office has created several google groups for enrolled students to connect with each other. Occasionally we receive housing leads and will post information to the google groups as a courtesy. This is a great resource for students to figure out housing/roommate options with their peers. Incoming students are under no obligation to join these groups.

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TUITION & FEES

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

The following are the estimated expenses for degree programs at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation for the 20152016 academic year. The estimated living expenses may differ slightly from your actual expenses.

In addition to the fees listed below, students will be assessed a one-time transcript fee in their first semester and international students are responsible for an international student services charge in the amount of $50 per semester.

See below for the total estimated cost for the 20152016 academic year for the following programs:

Master of ArchitectureMS Urban PlanningMS Historic PreservationMS Critical Curatorial and Conceptual Practices in Architecture

The approximate cost of attending the University for nine months, including including the tuition for the 20152016 academic year, is as follows. It includes the University Facilities fee, the Health Services fee, and the cost of the Gold Plan (standard) medical insurance.

Tuition (2 semesters) $50,880Commute $1,512Books $3,250 Fees $4,776 Personal $4,032 Living $17,874 Origination $214

ESTIMATED TOTAL $82,538

FALL 2015 (due Sept 18, 2015)

Tuition: $25,440

SUMMER 2015 (due June 12, 2015)

Tuition: $25,440

SPRING 2016 (due Jan 29, 2016)

Tuition: $25,440

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See below for the estimated total cost for the 20152016 academic year for the following programs:

The approximate cost of attending the University for nine months, MS Real Estate DevelopmentMS Architecture and Urban DesignMS Advanced Architectural Design

The approximate cost of attending the University for twelve months, including the projected tuition for the 20152016 academic year, is as follows. It includes the University Facilities fee, the Health Services fee, and the cost of Basic medical insurance.

Tuition (3 semesters) $76,320 Commute $2,016 Books $4,750 Fees $5,707 Personal $5,376 Living $23,832 Origination $428

TOTAL $118,429

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THETUITION, THESE COSTS AND FEES REFLECT THE ESTIMATES PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID OFFICE FOR THE 20152016 ACA-DEMIC YEAR. ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO TRUSTEE APPROV-AL. YOUR ACTUAL LIVING EXPENSES (ROOM, BOARD, BOOKS, CLOTHING, LAUNDRY, TRAVEL AND SUNDRY ITEMS) MAY VARY GREATLY.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 20152016

SUMMER 2015 SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Registration Wednesday, May 27Friday, May 29

First Day of Classes Wednesday, June 3

Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery Wednesday, June 3

Change of Program Monday, June 1Friday, June 12

Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with refund Friday, June 12

Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of class

Tuesday, July 7

Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture

Thursday, July 9

Last Day to Drop a Class Thursday, July 9

Last Day of Introduction to Architecture Friday, August 7

Final Review Week Monday, August 3Friday, August 7

Last Day of Classes Friday, August 14

Grades Due Wednesday, August 19

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 - 2016

FALL 2015 SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Registration Tuesday, September 1Thursday, September 3

UP Orientation Wednesday, September 2

HP Orientation Thursday, September 3

NY/Paris Orientation Friday, September 4

MArch Orientation Friday, September 4

First Day of Classes Tuesday, September 8

Visual Studies Presentations Tuesday, September 8 (6:00pm)

All-School Orientation Wednesday, September 9 (2:00pm)

Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery Wednesday, September 9 (4:00pm)

Arch. Faculty Meeting Friday, September 11 (1:00pm)

Mini Sessions Session A: 9/8 - 10/23Session B: 10/2612/4

Change of Program Tuesday, September 8Friday, September 18

Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with refund Friday, September 18

Last Day for all Mini Sessions registration changes

Session A: 9/18Session B: 10/30

Arch. Midterm Reviews Monday, October 26Friday, November 6

Election Day Holidays Monday, November 2 + Tuesday, November 3

Last Day to Drop a Class Thursday, November 19

Thanksgiving Break Last Day of Architecture Classes

Thursday, November 26 + Friday, November 27

Last Day of Architecture Classes Friday, December 4

Final Review Week Monday, December 7Friday, December 16

Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes Monday, December 14

Exam + Paper Week Monday, December 14Wednesday, December 23

Grades Due Wednesday, December 23

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 - 2016

SPRING 2016 SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Registration Tuesday, January 12Friday, January 15

First day of Classes Tuesday, January 19

Arch. Faculty Meeting Wednesday, January 20 (1:00pm)

Arch. Studio Presentations + Lottery Wednesday, January 20 (2:00pm)

MArch Student Mtg (1st-3rd yrs) Tuesday, January 26

Mini Sessions Session A, 1/19- 3/4Session B, 3/74/22

Change of Program Tuesday, January 19Friday, January 29

Last Day for all Mini-course registration changes

Session A: 1/29 Session B: 3/25

Last Day to Add/ Drop Courses with refund

Friday, January 29

Arch. Midterm Reviews Monday, February 22Friday, March 4

Spring Break Monday, March 14Friday, March 18

Last Day to Drop a Class (3 pts only) Thursday, March 24

Last Day of Architecture Classes Friday, April 22

Final Review Week Monday, April 25Wednesday, May 4

Last Day of HP, UP, RED Classes Monday, May 2

Exam + Paper Week Monday, May 2Friday, May 6

Comprehensive Reviews (2nd Year MArch)

Monday, May 9 + Tuesday, May 10

Grades Due Wednesday, May 11

Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students) Wednesday, May 11 (10:00am)

Full-time Faculty Meeting Wednesday, May 11 (12:00pm)

Arch. Awards Meeting Wednesday, May 11 (1:00pm)

Opening of End of Year Show Saturday, May 14 (5:00pm)

Graduation Day Wednesday, May 18

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

The Master of Architecture (MArch) Program attempts to distinguish itself from similar programs elsewhere by stressing the importance of developing an understanding of, and an ability to apply, architectural concepts in relation to broader historic and contemporary issues.

The objective of the program is to assist the student in developing a theoretical basis for decision making in design, while maintaining intense exposure to a broad spectrum of philosophical and cultural attitudes. The faculty believes that a variety of pedagogical approaches delivered with clearly defined objectives best suits the needs of the heterogeneous graduate student population.

The program is comprised of four major components, all together forming the

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Design Studio6 X 9 = 54 pts

FALL TERM 1 SPRING TERM 2 FALL TERM 3 SPRING TERM 4 FALL TERM 5 SPRING TERM 6

Core Studio I Core Studio II Core Studio III Advanced Studio IV Advanced Studio V Advanced Studio VI

Architectural Technology I

Architectural Technology II

Architectural Technology III + IV

Architectural Technology V

Architectural Technology VI

Distribution

History of Architecture I

History of Architecture II Distribution I Distribution II Distribution III Distribution IV

Architectural Drawing+ Representation I

18pts 18pts 18pts 18pts 18pts 18ptsTotal 108pts

Architectural Drawing+ Representation II

Visual StudiesElective

Professional Practice

2 Electives

Building Technologies6 X 3 = 18 pts

History/Theory6 X 3 = 18 pts

Visual Studies2 X 3 = 6 pts

Methods/Practice2 X 3 = 6 pts

Electives2 X 3 = 6 pts

educational matrix that is the core of the Columbia experience:

A student body with interest in the profession of architecture and with diverse backgrounds in many areas of intellectual endeavor, that all contribute to the richness of the program.

A faculty of experienced teachers, both practitioners and researchers, all of whom are expected to relate their extracurricular work to their teaching responsibilities.

A program of study consisting of lectures, seminars, and studios, whose objectives are definable but whose form is malleable in response to changing cultural attitudes and social needs.

A setting of the most effective physical facilities, including classrooms, studios, auditoriums, shops, and libraries. In addition, the cultural milieu of New York City is an ever-present advantage that gives the program its unique qualities.

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The focus of the entire program is the Architecture Design Studio. It is a carefully structured three-year course of study that prepares the student for roles related to the design of buildings and other environmental artifacts. This design activity is augmented by five other areas of study as described in more detail below.

The History/Theory Sequence broadens the students perceptions of his or her design activity, through the historical and theoretical examination of the cultural role of design activity.

The Building Technologies Sequence prepares the student to understand the structural, constructional, and material consequences and constraints of design decisions.

The Visual Studies Sequence provides specialized investigation that complements the normal studio work, including both manual and computer-aided drawing courses.

The Methods/Practice Sequence prepares the student to undertake management and professional practice activities.

The Elective Sequence, which permits the student to pursue individual interests in architectural and environmental topics, may become, in certain cases, the basis for pursuing advanced study in specialized areas beyond the MArch degree.

PREREQUISITES

In order to be considered for admission

to the MArch program, all applicants must have fulfilled a minimum of 45 credit hours of general studies in the arts, humanities and/or science at their home institution.

All incoming students must have complete an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of first registration.

The GSAPP requires that students without a background in architecture complete related courses prior to matriculation. An applicants admission into the program is not contingent upon completing these courses; prerequisites are handled on the honor system and admitted students will not be asked to submit relevant transcripts.

MArch prerequisites at the GSAPP are exactly as is on the website. The prerequisites should be collegiate-level, and may be taken at any type of accredited institution (public or private). A 3-point course is equivalent to a semesters worth of work. The following is the list of prerequisites:

(1) Applicants who have no prior background in architecture must complete a course in architectural graphic presentation (this could be one term of architectural studio or a studio in the visual arts such as drawing, painting, or sculpture) as a prerequisite for the Core Studio Sequence, before first registering in the MArch Program.

(2) To fulfill the prerequisite for the History/Theory Course Sequence, all

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gree in architecture may receive credit for some courses; credit will be evalu-ated on an individual basis (maximum 9 points).

The procedure for students who wish to petition for advanced standing or course waiver is outlined below. Fur-ther instructions will be distributed over the summer.

In order to be approved for advanced standing (maximum 9pts), students will be required to receive approval from faculty or directors at any time after en-rollment. Petitions for advanced stand-ing credit in non-studio courses are nor-mally reviewed by a faculty members teaching the equivalent course within the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

applicants must have completed a 3-point survey course in architectural history dealing with any of the following periods: classical to Renaissance, Renaissance to modern, or modern.

(3) To fulfill the prerequisites for the Building Technologies Course Sequence, all applicants must have completed a 3-point course in general physics or two 3-point calculus courses.

ADVANCED STANDING

Students who have completed accept-able architecture coursework prior to entering the MArch Program may apply for advanced standing credit or course waivers in non-studio courses; history/theory or technology. No requests for advanced standing credit are consid-ered until official copies of relevant tran-scripts have been submitted to the Of-fice of Admissions.

There are two situations in which one may receive advanced standing in the MArch Program: (1) a student who is admitted into the second year of the MArch Program may receive advanced standing for the first-year courses includ-ing the two design studios (potentially 36 points); (2) a student admitted into the first year with an undergraduate de-

ADMISSION INTO 2ND YEAR ISDETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE APPLICATION REVIEW PERIOD ONLY

APPLICANTS ADMITTED DIRECTLY INTO 2ND YEAR WERE NOTIFIED BY THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE IN THEIR ADMIT LETTER

OFFICIAL TRANSFER OF ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT WILL BE ENTERED ON THE STUDENTS TRANSCRIPT BY THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR AFTER ONE YEAR OF FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT IN THE MARCH PROGRAM HAS BEEN COM-PLETED.

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Advanced standing credit is awarded only for courses in which students have received a grade of C or better. In some cases, faculty members may ask to see examples of previous course work. Students are advised to have course descriptions and previous course work on hand at September registration to facilitate planning an academic program with an adviser. Required documenta-tion for advanced placement normally

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includes official course transcripts, cata-log course descriptions, and at least one of the following: a course syllabus, com-plete course notes, or a complete set of tests, homework, and course-project documentation.

DEFINITIONS

ADVANCED STANDING Courses for which a student will receive transfer credit. Students in the MARCH program may receive up to 9 points of ad-vanced standing (three 3-point courses). Anything beyond 9pts will become a waiver and students will be required to replace these courses with other electives from the same distribution area.

WAIVERSRequired courses that a student must replace with another course in the samedistribution area. MARCH students witha background in architecture typically qualify for waivers in the Building Technologies sequence. These courses must be replaced by electives from withinthe Building Technologies electives.

There are three circumstances under which courses can be waived: (1) the student presents evidence of profession-al experience in related subject matter; (2) the student passes a formal exami-nation on the subject (with the approval of the course instructor); or (3) the stu-dent presents evidence of having passed relevant courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Because waivers do not carry point or course credit, elective courses must be taken to fulfill the point requirements for the MArch degree. (Students waived from AT2, AT3, AT4 or AT5 must take a Building Technologies elective for each

course waived.)

All MARCH degree candidates must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 pts) for the duration of the program in order to be eligible for a degree regardless of advanced standing or waiver status.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Incoming students who provided a scanned copy of their transcript(s) in their application must provide an official transcript (in a signed and sealed envelope - or - a notarized copy of a certified translation) by the end of their second semester at GSAPP.

STUDIO ASSIGNMENT

Incoming first-year MArch students are assigned to a studio for their first term at the GSAPP.

In subsequent semesters, students will be required to attend a lottery presen-tation, where critics will present their project briefs for the semester. Stu-dents will be given a form to complete where they can rank their choices (stu-dents are required to rank ALL critics.) Student Council will perform the lottery, receive approval from the Dean and an-nounce the results. Studio lottery re-sults are final and are not subject to dis-cussion or interpretation. Students who wish to change critics must find another student with whom they can perform a one-to-one switch.

THE STUDIO LOTTERY ISANONYMOUS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THEIR CUID/PID.

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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

The Master of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD) is a three-semester program consisting of summer, fall, and spring terms. The objective of the program is to provide outstanding young professionals who hold a BArch or MArch degree the opportunity to enter into an intensive postgraduate study that encourages critical thought in the context of design speculation. The program is viewed as a framework in which both academic and professional concerns are explored.

Overall, the program emphasizes an experimental approach to research and architectural design rigorously grounded in multiple, complex realities. Specifically, the program seeks to:

1. Address the challenges and possibilities of global urbanization by exploring the cityand its architecturein all its forms.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSAAD PROGRAM

SUMMER TERM 1 FALL TERM 2 SPRING TERM 3

Design Studio I, 9pts.

Metropolis, 3pts

Arguments, 3pts

Optional Design Seminars, 3pts

Advanced Studio V, 9pts.

History/Theory Elective, 3pts

History/Theory or VisualStudies Elective, 3pts

History/Theory or VisualStudies Elective, 3pts

Advanced Studio VI, 9pts

History/Theory Electives, 3pts

Studio

History/Theory

Other Required

Optional

Total 15-18pts 15pts 15pts

2. Engage in a complex definition of architecture, from the questioning of the program to the formulation of design strategies.

3. Produce architectural objectsboth digital and physicalwhich reflect an open, critical engagement both with new and existing technologies.

4. Articulate architecture as a cultural practice that combines critical thought, design experimentation, and ethical responsibilities in an interdisciplinary milieu.

5. Activate a wide debate on the contemporary conditions that critically affect the course of the discipline and the profession.

The program brings together a set of required studios and elective courses that are shared with other programs in the School and that promote intellectual cross-fertilization among disciplines. A required lecture course on the twentieth-century city and on contemporary architectural theory, exclusive to the program, provides

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grounding for disciplinary exploration in the studio.

The advanced studios frequently utilize New York as a design laboratorya global city that presents both unique challenges and unique opportunities. The program has long been a site for architects from around the globe to test concepts and confront changes that affect architecture and cities worldwide.

PREREQUISITES

Students admitted to the MSAAD program must have completed a professional degree in architecture and be eligible to sit for their licensing exam or practice architecture in their country of study.

Incoming students whose professional degrees will not be conferred until after the start date of the MSAAD program (eg. late June/early July) must provide a letter from their degree-granting University certifying that the student has completed all required coursework. The letter must also provide the date the degree will be conferred. This document should be signed, sealed and delivered to the GSAPP Office of Admissions by the end of the second week of the Summer semester (before the end of the ADD/DROP period).

ADVANCED STANDING

There is no advanced standing available for candidates pursuing the MSAAD degree. All students must be registered full-time (minimum 12 points) for the duration of the program in order to be eligible for the MSAAD degree.


Incoming students who provided a scanned copy of their transcript(s) in their application must provide an official transcript (in a signed and sealed envelope - or - a notarized copy of a certified translation) by the end of their first semester at GSAPP.

NEW STUDENTS AWAITING DIPLOMAS FROM FORMER INSTITUTIONS SHOULD DELIVERA CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE GSAPP WITHIN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL.

THE STUDIO LOTTERY ISANONYMOUS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THEIR CUID/PID.

STUDIO LOTTERY

Students are required to attend a lot-tery presentation every semester, where critics present their project briefs. Students will be given a lottery form to complete where they can rank their choices (students are required to rank ALL critics.) Student Council will perform the lottery, receive approval from the Dean and announce the re-sults. Studio lottery results are final and are not subject to discussion or inter-pretation. Students who wish to change critics must find another student with whom they can perform a one-to-one switch.

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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE + URBAN DESIGN

The Urban Design Program is focused on the state of the city in the 21st century in an age of rapid urbanization, in which cities of growth and contraction face the transition to new forms and meanings. The program weaves a dialogue between New York City, which is its primary focus, and other world capitals and analogous contemporary conditions, moving between recent theoretical debate on future urbanism, and applied projects that directly engage the realities of the transformations of the postindustrial city. The program attempts to equally engage both the daily reality of our urban condition and the theoretical abstraction of current academic debate. Urban Design is pursued as a critical reassessment of conventional approaches relative to questions of site, program, infrastructure, and form-mass, as they have been defined by Urban Design practice during the past century. The Urban Design curriculum engages

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSAUD PROGRAM


Design Studio I, 9pts

UD Seminar I, 3pts

Reading New York Urbanism,3pts

Design Studio II, 9pts

Urban Design Seminar IIA OR IIB, 3pts

Urban Design Studio III, 9pts

Urban Design Seminar IIIA OR IIIB, 3pts

Open Elective, 3ptsOpen Elective, 3pts

Studio

Seminar

Other Courses

Total 15pts 15pts 15pts

the role of architecture in the formation of a discourse on urbanism at the current moment of post-industrial development and of post-urban sensibility relativeto traditional Euro-American settlementnorms.

The Urban Design curriculum exploitsthe pedagogic potential of the studioas a form of design-based criticalinquiry. Studio projects focus on topicsrelated to contemporary Urban Designpractice. All three studios emphasize amulti-scalar approach to the urban site(local, neighborhood, metropolitan,regional and global scales), and viewUrban Design as an inter-disciplinarypractice that negotiates between actorsin the urban dynamic. By proposingan expanded architecturally basedteaching model for Urban Design, theprogram advocates working from theground up, rather than adopting atop down master-planning approach.It takes advantage of architecturestraditional concerns for site specificity,spatial experience, construction logics, economics of organization, morphologyand physical form, it also engagesrealms of knowledge associated with

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disciplines such as urban ecology, urbangeography, and landscape design. In this sense, the program is considered experimental, exploratory, and unorthodox relative to the established canons of the traditional architectural design studio.

The sequencing of the studios is intended to build the linguistic substructure that is essential to Urban Design thought and practice. This emphasis evolves from how representation of the urban site determines the quality of site knowledge (Representation); to how discourse on the city determines interpretations of its past and projections of its future (Discourse); to the invention of the strategic languages of public engagement involving operational mechanisms for urban transformation at both the formal and programmatic levels (Public Synthesis).

The sequence of seminars reinforce thisconstruct. While each studio presents students with differing urban conditionsand programming opportunities, all three semesters together reinforce the Programs commitment to help individual designers develop rigorous Urban Design tools and methods; to acquire a working language to communicate Urban Design ideas; and to enhance the critical skills needed to test and refine Urban Design strategies. The summer studio engages New York City as a laboratory, exploring the full range of contemporary neighborhood conditions (inner city, periphery, and outer periphery). The fall studio engages a critical analysis of urbanism as a discursive field, as construed differently

by diverse disciplines. It considers how Urban Design in the New York City region must confront two interrelated tendencies. Hyperurbanism, manifested in the continued concentration of people and capital in Manhattan, exists concurrently with reurbanization along the regional infrastructure that is finding new meanings given todays post-suburban tendencies involving our changing urban ecological footprint. The spring studio moves the discursive field from the New York context to other world contexts, while the exploration of Urban Design language reaches its most public phase.

PREREQUISITES

Students admitted to the MSAUD must have achieved a professional degree in architecture or landscape architecture and be eligible to sit for their licensing exam or practice architecture in their country of study.

Incoming students whose professional degrees will not be conferred until after the start date of the MSAUD program (eg. late June/early July) must provide a letter from their degree-granting University certifying that the student has completed all required coursework The letter must also provide the date the degree will be conferred. This document should be signed and sealed and delivered to the GSAPP Office of Admissions by the end of the second week of the Summer semester (before the end of the ADD/DROP period).

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ADVANCED STANDING

There is no advanced standing available for candidates pursuing the MSAUD degree. All students must be registered full-time (minimum 12 points) for the duration of the program in order to be eligible for the MSAUD degree.


Incoming students who provided a scanned copy of their transcript(s) in their application must provide an official transcript (in a signed and sealed envelope - or - a notarized copy of a certified translation) by the end of theirsecond semester at GSAPP.


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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN CRITICAL, CURATORIAL + CONCEPTUAL PRACTICES

The Masters of Science in Critical, Curatorial and Conceptual Practices in Architecture (MSCCCP) is designed to offer advanced training in the fields of architectural criticism, publishing, curating, exhibiting, writing and research through a two year, full time course of intensive academic study and independent research. The program recognizes that architectural production is multi-faceted and that careers in architecture often extend beyond traditional modes of professional practice and academic scholarship, while at the same time reflecting and building upon them.

The MSCCCP Program includes a mixture of required core classes, elective lectures, and seminars and culminates in the preparation of an independent thesis under the supervision of an advisor from GSAPP. This can take the

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR MSCCCP PROGRAM

FALL TERM 1 SPRING TERM 2 FALL TERM 3 SPRING TERM 4

CCCP Arch Colloquium I:Operating Platforms, 3pts

Elective Lecture, 3pts Elective Lecture, 3pts

CCCP Arch Colloquium II:Contemporary Critical Discourse, 3pts

CCCP Arch Thesis I(Research), 9pts

CCCP Arch Thesis II (Writing/Production), 9pts

Elective Seminar, 3pts





12pts 12pts 12pts 12pts


form of a written thesis on a historical or theoretical topic; a portfolio of critical writings; or a print-based demonstration and visualization of rigorous, original research. Additionally the thesis can involve the conceptualization, design, and detailed prospectus and documentation for, or even production of (where feasible), an exhibition, publication, institute, major event, web-based initiative, time-based project, etc.

The GSAPP faculty is unparalleled in offering a wide-range of expertise in the history, theory and criticism of architecture, urban design, landscape, and preservation and spatial politics as well as in the conceptualization and production of publications and exhibitions. The MSCCCP programs emphasis is on forging new critical, theoretical, and historical tools and producing new concepts and strategies for researching, displaying and disseminating modern and contemporary architecture and closely related fields. The program is aimed at those with a background in architecture who wish to advance and expand their

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critical and research skills in order to pursue professional leadership careers as architectural critics, theorists, journalists, historians, editors, publishers, curators, gallerists, teachers and research-based practitioners. The program also provides the highest level of preparatory training for application to PHD programs in architectural history and theory.

PREREQUISITES

All incoming students must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of first registration.

ADVANCED STANDING

There is no advanced standing available for candidates pursuing the MSCCCP degree. All students must be registered full-time (minimum 12 points) for the duration of the program in order to be eligible for the MSCCCP degree.



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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN URBAN PLANNING

The faculty shares a core pedagogic belief that the best professional education takes place in an environment of learning by doing, reinforced by classroom work and group projects.

Planners must have a thorough understanding of the economic, social, political, and physical forces that shape the built environment. These beliefs are implemented through program offerings that include familiarity with the range of analytic and research techniques used by planners, a semester-long studio project, and courses in planning history and theory.

Formal education is supplemented with varied extracurricular activities, which students are encouraged to attend. Evening guest lectures, the Planning

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MS IN URBAN PLANNING PROGRAM


Planning Techniques, 3pts

Planning Law, 3pts(Take Fall or Spring)

Planning Law, 3pts(Take Fall or Spring)

Planning History and Theory, 3pts

Intro to GIS, 3pts(Take Fall or Spring)

Planning Studio, 6pts

One Elective OR Sector Specialization, 3pts

One Elective OR Sector Specialization, 3pts

15pts 15pts 15pts 15pts

Thesis I, 3pts Thesis II, 3pts

Elective ORSector Specialization, 3pts








Economics for Planners, 3pts

lecture series, LiPS, the student magazine URBAN, and student government (Program Council) meetings are some of the activities that enrich the graduate school experience and create a dynamic educational setting.

Students are required to complete 60 points for the M.S. in Urban Planning: 27 points in required courses and 33 points between courses in a sector specialization and electives of their own choosing.

Students may take courses offered elsewhere in the University to fulfill some or all of their elective requirements. Courses outside GSAPP cannot be pre-registered. This requires use of the paper add-drop form and thesignature of the course instructor. (Paper add-drop forms are available in the registration office, 400 Avery.)

Each student is required to write a masters thesis during his or her second year of study.

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SPECIALIZATION + ELECTIVES

Students are required to take at least one Methods course in their time here.Methods courses include: Introduction to GIS, Advanced GIS, Fundamentals of Urban Digital Design, Presentations as Strategic Planning Tools, Negotiations for Planners, and Techniques of Project Evaluation.

CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN THE PLANNING DEGREE

Planning education is designed to produce individuals who have a general knowledge of urban and regional development ( and planning interventions to shape that development) and specialized knowledge in a sub-discipline of planning such as Transportation and Land Use or International Development. Educationally, the general knowledge is contained in the Core Courses and the specialized knowledge in Concentrations. Students take a minimum of four courses in a Concentration: At least one Core Course and at least two Elective Courses.

- Housing and Community Development- International Development- Land Use, Transportation, and Environment- Urban and Economic Development

PREREQUISITES

All incoming students must have com-pleted an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of first registration.

ADVANCED STANDING

The GSAPP does not grant advanced standing in the MSUP Program. Stu-dents who have completed relevant coursework corresponding to required coursework within a program may peti-tion for a waiver. Students enrolled in the MSUP program must complete a studio during their first year and a the-sis in their second year. For this reason, the GSAPP requires that all MSUP de-gree candidates complete the program in 4 semesters, with a minimum of 15pts per semester.

WAIVERS

Waivers may be granted to MSUP stu-dents for required core courses where relevant coursework was successfully completed at another institution. Waiv-ers from any required course will be re-viewed on a case by case basis by the instructor, Associate Program Director, and the Program Director.

All waivers must be approved by the course instructor as well as the Associ-ate Director and Program Director. No requests for waivers will be considered without official copies of relevant tran-scripts and syllabi. Waivers are not pos-sible for elective courses.



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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Columbia Universitys Historic Preservation Program offers a curriculum of extraordinary diversity. The curriculum builds on over forty-five years of experience teaching historic preservation, while remaining cognizant of the need for flexibility and the demands of a dynamic, evolving profession. The curriculum includes a series of core courses, providing each student with basic knowledge of the field, and then broadens out, allowing each student the opportunity to develop his or her own focus. Classes are taught by a large group of dedicated full-time and adjunct professionals in the field of preservation. Students are introduced to a renowned faculty, larger and more diverse than that of any preservation program in the world.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSHP PROGRAM


American Architecture I, 3pts

Studio I: Reading Buildings, 4pts

Structures, Systems & Materials, 3pts.

American Architecture II, 3pts Historic Preservation Colloquium, 3pts

Theory + Practice of HP, 3pts

Historic Preservation Planning, 3pts

Studio II: Current Issues in Preservation, 3pts

Elective, 3pts

16 -19pts 16 -19pts 12 -19pts 12 -19pts

Students should select coursework to reinforce their area of interest within

preservation

Students should select coursework to reinforce their area of interest within

preservation

Thesis, 4pts

Thesis, 1pt

Elective, 3pts OR if in conservation sector, take Conservation Science,

4pts

SPECIALIZATIONS

The sixty-point, two year program requires studio and course work, and the preparation and defense of a thesis. In the first year, the core studios train students to develop basic capacities to identify and document the significance of old buildings and districts, and then to organize and implement ways to preserve them. The studios are supported by required core courses exploring all aspects of preservation as a discipline: design, history and theory, and conservation and planning.

The second year is devoted to advanced courses and to the preparation of a thesis. Theses are expected to be substantial works of original insight, research and argument.

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INTERNSHIP

During the summer between the first and second year, the Historic Preservation Program strongly suggests the completion of at least one repetitive internship or work experience as part of the students education and career development. We recommend that the work experience should be at a minimum of 240 hours, directly related to the field of Historic Preservation, and be substantive and professional in nature.

PREREQUISITES

All incoming students must have com-pleted an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of first registration.

ADVANCED STANDING

The GSAPP does not grant advanced standing in the MSHP Program. Students who have completed relevant course-work corresponding to required course-work within a program may petition for a waiver. Students enrolled in the MSHP program must complete a studio during their first year and a thesis in their sec-ond year. For this reason, the GSAPP re-quires that all MSHP degree candidates complete the program in 4 semesters, with a minimum of 15pts per semester.

WAIVERS

Waivers granted to MSHP students for prior work in American Architecture must be replaced by an architectural his-tory course within the GSAPP. Other relevant coursework correspond-

ing to required core courses completed at other institutions must be replaced by a course within the same distribu-tion area (preservation planning, de-sign, history/theory, or architectural conservation). Waivers are reviewed on a case by case basis by the faculty and administration of the MSHP program in order to ensure that all students gain balanced foundational knowledge of conservation, planning, design and his-tory/theory.



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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

The Real Estate Development program at Columbia University provides an unrivalled location for study in New York City, the center of the global real estate industry, and is housed in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), a world-renowned nexus for the design and development community.

The Real Estate Development programs expanded three-semester curriculum combines the fundamental skills of professional real estate with a holistic approach to urban development as a creative act. Graduates receive a Master of Science of Real Estate Development (MSRED) in an intensive calendar year spanning from May to May. Cross-disciplinary electives draw on the programs access to the extraordinary offerings of GSAPP and Columbia at large, while required coursework

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSRED PROGRAM


Real Estate Finance I - Concepts & Models, 4.5pts

Architecture of Development, 3pts

History of NYC Development,3pts

Real Estate Law, 3pts Real Estate Case Studies, 3pts

Real Estate Finance III - Capital Markets, 3pts

Construction Management &Technology, 3pts

Market Analysis, 3pts

15 pts 15 pts 15 pts

Real Estate Finance II, 3pts Electives, 9pts

immerses students in the three core tenets of urban real estate development: the financial, the physical, and the legal. Synthetic coursework encompassing development case studies, international real estate issues, and a thesis bring these three strands together into a unified whole, arming students with the full range of professional and intellectual skills needed to tackle the complex demands of global urban real estate development.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

During the fall and spring semesters, MSRED students have the opportunity to complete an internship along with their course work. The Internship Program allows MSRED students to apply to internships from a group of private developers, financial institutions, public agencies, consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations, actively involved in real estate. The program is designed to provide participants hands-on experience working with real estate and real estate-related issues. Internship responsibilities can include

Electives, 6pts

Elective, 1.5pts

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development feasibility, financial analysis, market research, project management, asset management, policy review, and industry studies.

PREREQUISITES

All incoming students must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of first registration.

ADVANCED STANDING

There is no advanced standing available for candidates enrolled in the MSRED program. All students must be registered full-time (minimum 12 points) for the duration of the program in order to be eligible for the MSRED degree.




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DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

To utilize more fully the facilities and resources of the University and to provide opportunities for students to pursue studies in related fields, the School, in conjunction with other departments and faculties, has established several dual/joint degree programs. Each program leads to the award of two professional degrees. Students who wish to enter one of the programs described below must apply to each of the participating programs and be admitted to both. Students wishing to pursue dual degree program with other schools at Columbia are responsible for consulting the respective schools admissions office for further information.

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE GSAPP:MArch + MSHP

MArch + MSUP

MSUP + MSHP

JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE GSAPP:MArch + MSRED

MSUP + MSRED

MArch + MSCCCP

MSHP + MSRED

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AT COLUMBIA:

MSUP + MBA (in conjunction with the Business School)

MSUP + MIA (in conjunction with the School of International and Public Affairs)

MSUP + JD (in conjunction with the School of Law)

MSUP + MSW (in conjunction with the School of Social Work)

MSUP + MPH (in conjunction with the Mailman School of Public Health)

For more information about Dual/Joint Degree requirements and suggested course sequences, please review our website.

INFORMATION ON DUAL/JOINTDEGREES IS AVAILABLE HERE: http://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/dual- degree-requirements

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

http://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/dual-degree-requirementshttp://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/dual-degree-requirementshttp://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/dual-degree-requirements

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