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GS is also home to innovative dual and joint degree programs open to all students, including those applying directly from high school, in partnership with List College of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Sciences Po, Trinity College Dublin, Tel Aviv University, and City University of Hong Kong. Admissions Academics Dual and Joint Degree Programs Visit Us POSTBAC PREMED The Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the United States. With an internationally-recognized faculty, Columbia's commitment to postbaccalaureate premedical and prehealth students is proven by a placement rate of up to 90 percent of our graduates in American medical schools. Admissions Academics Linkage Programs Visit Us Popular Links Course Directory Search for courses from the University Directory of Classes. Faculty All undergraduate liberal arts courses are taught by members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, consisting of 29 departments. Clinical and Research Opportunities Listing of open positions for Postbac Premed Program and undergraduate premedical and prehealth students. Transfer Students In recent years, more than 75 percent of undergraduate students in our entering classes transferred credit to Columbia. Cost of Attendance Information about tuition, fees, and living expenses for GS students. U.S. Military Veterans GS makes a traditional Columbia undergraduate education accessible to eligible veterans. School News PMA to Host Annual Medical School Fair on Sat., Feb. 8 The 2020 Columbia University Medical School Fair will take place on Saturday, February 8 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Roone Arledge Auditorium in Lerner Hall. Organizers anticipate over 500 students from Columbia and Barnard to attend, in addition to representatives from over 50 medical schools. Profile Hasan Agili LGBTQ+ and Refugee Activist Enrolls at GS After being outed by another student during his final year of medical school at the University of Tripoli in Libya, Hasan Agili was forced to flee from his home and eventually became a refugee in the United States. Since arriving in New York in 2017, Agili has become an outspoken activist for LGBTQ+ and refugee rights, appearing on major national networks and speaking in communities. Now, he joins the incoming Spring 2020 class of students at the to begin his education again. Alumni News Mary Liu, Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2021 Three GS Alumni Selected as 2021 Schwarzman Scholars Earlier this month, three GS alumni were selected to join the highly-selective Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2021. Only around three percent of this year’s applicants, which include students from 41 countries and 108 universities, were accepted to the graduate fellowship program. Upcoming Events Jan 30 Thu Columbia Summer in Venice Information Session Schermerhorn Hall, 1198 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 Room 612 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Jan 30 Thu GS Student Life Open House Lewisohn Hall, 2970 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 308B 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Jan 30 Thu Columbia in London Info Session Hamilton Hall, 1130 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 Room 202 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM More Events Meet Students in the Spring 2020 Incoming Class Alaura Gogue Benjamin Rodriguez Grace O'Doherty Josh Petitt Oliver Harris Oliver Harris Hasan Agili Hasan Agili Student Services There are many resources available to you as a student to help you succeed in your academic career. Academic Advising The Dean of Students Office is the primary advising resource for undergraduate students at GS. Academic Resource Center Dedicated to supporting the diverse nontraditional student body at GS in achieving academic excellence. Tutoring Wherever you are on the road to mastery, our tutors are here to help. Help Rooms We have help rooms for math, chemistry, physics, statistics, and writing that are open to all students. Jumpstart Series Jumpstart your first semester at Columbia and get a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed. Student Organizations We encourage students to become involved in programs and activities that enhance their educational experience. Undergraduate Postbac Premed Plan Your Campus Visit Join us for an upcoming information session and campus tour to learn more about the , including curriculum details, program requirements, financial aid, and the application process. Upcoming Dates Undergraduate Campus Visit Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM Undergraduate Campus Visit Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM Undergraduate Campus Visit Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM Undergraduate Campus Visit Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM Undergraduate Campus Visit Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM Plan Your Campus Visit Join us for an upcoming information session and campus tour to learn more about the Postbac Premed Program, including curriculum details, program requirements, financial aid, and the application process. Upcoming Dates Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Campus Visit Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Campus Visit Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Postbaccalau...