Frequently Asked Questions

There are multiple ways to join a student organization: 

1.  Scroll through the Directory to see what organizations exist, and contact them via the platforms provided. 
2.  Attend the Involvement Fair at the start of the fall and spring semesters. 
3.  Check the bulletin boards, your Student Portal and student email account for updates about events and meetings hosted by each of the organizations. 
4.  Stop by Graduate Student Life & Development (Building 528, Suite 155), email gsld@tc.edu, or call (212) 678-3690.

Applications for new student organizations open in May for the fall semester and in October for the spring semester. The requirements for starting a new organization are posted on the GSLD website. Please contact gsld@tc.edu with any additional questions about this process.

The process to re-start a student organization is the same as starting a new student organization. Please contact gsld@tc.edu with any additional questions about this process.

Yes, as long as the student organization is open to graduate students. You can reach out directly to that organization to verify and learn more information about joining their specific organization. 

You can contact the Office of Graduate Student Life & Development by emailing studentorgs@tc.columbia.edu, calling (212) 678-3697, or stopping by the office.