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M.Arch Orientation

Welcome to Columbia GSAPP!

This orientation serves as your first-step into the Master of Architecture program at Columbia GSAPP. We have collected resources that will give you key insights about the program. The orientation participants include the Dean of Student and Academic Affairs, faculty, staff, current students, and alumni. We look forward to meeting you all the first day of classes. Click the button below to enter the Webinar.

Friday, September 3, 11:00am EDT

Danielle Smoller, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
400 Avery Hall
ds89@columbia.edu

Alade McKen, Assistant Dean of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion
Avery Hall
asm2301@columbia.edu

Steffen Boddeker, Associate Dean of Admissions and Outreach
415 Avery Hall
s.boddeker@columbia.edu

Mark Taylor, Director of Operations
200 Schermerhorn Ext.
mt156@columbia.edu

Ben Goldie, Director of Information Technology
600A Avery Hall
GSAPPIT
gsappit@arch.columbia.edu
GSAPPAV
gsappav@arch.columbia.edu

Josh Jordan, Director, Making Studio & Adjunct Assistant Professor
200 Schermerhorn Ext.
jcj2134@columbia.edu

Carlito “Tito” Bayne, Assistant Director, Output Shop
100A Avery Hall
cb2175@columbia.edu

Lyla Catellier, Director of Events and Public Programs
415 Avery Hall
lc3173@columbia.edu

Isabelle Kirkham-Lewitt, Director of Publications
407 Avery Hall
cbac@columbia.edu

Karen Cover, Architecture and Urban Design Career Services
407 Avery Hall
krc2169@columbia.edu

Stephan van Eeden, Assistant Director of Accreditation
300M Avery Hall
sav2124@columbia.edu

Gizem Karagoz, 3rd Year M.Arch Student
gnk2105@columbia.edu

Incoming M.Arch Breakout Rooms

After the orientation, we invite all incoming M.Arch to join their studio section in an ohyay breakout room -you can create an account beforehand using your email credentials. There is also this helpful setting up guide you can use to set-up your camera and microphone. Click the link below.

Avery Hall ohyay space

Building Science + Technology and Visual Studies Presentations

Following the M.Arch Orientation there are presentations for the Building Science + Technology and the Visual Studies sequences. These presentations cover the range of electives offered.

Building Science and Technology Presentation
Friday, September 3, 2:00pm EDT

Lola Ben Alon, Sequence Director
rlb2211@columbia.edu

Visual Studies Presentation
Friday, September 3rd, 3:30pm EDT

Laura Kurgan, Sequence Director
ljk33@columbia.edu

The Green Book

This long-standing guide for new students is a way to allow continuing students, faculty and staff to pass on information and advice about student life, school life and living in New York City.

It is by no means comprehensive—it serves as a supplement to the information available on the GSAPP website and any official information you receive about courses and registration from the GSAPP administration. Click details below.

Student Work

Scroll through the GSAPP digital archive and portfolios created by Class of 2021 M.Arch graduates and M.S.AUD graduates.

You can also visit the 2021 Online End of Year Show

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Here is a collection of useful resources for GSAPP students.

Wellness Resources

University Student Resources for Health and Wellness

Support Groups
Columbia University Health Services has an impressive roster of groups for the spring semester, responsive to current student concerns. The Columbia Health website has been updated to reflect these offerings. Please see the website for details and registration links. Among many others, they include:

  • A Discussion Group for Graduating Students, Fridays at 2pm
  • A Virtual Support Space for Black Students, Thursdays at 4pm
  • Building Resilience During Pandemic, Wednesdays at 4pm
  • International Students Workshop: Virtual Support Space for Those Far From Home and Those Far from Columbia, Thursdays at 10am
  • Mind/Body Wellness Workshop, Tuesdays at 1pm

Alice! Health Promotion
John Jay Hall, 3rd Floor (114 St./Amsterdam Ave.)
212-854-5453 | Website | Email

Medical Services
John Jay Hall, 4th Floor (114 St./Amsterdam Ave.)
212-854-7426* | Website
After hours, press 4.

Counseling Services
Lerner Hall, 8th Floor (Broadway/115 St.)
212-854-2878 | Website


COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19, Resource Guide for the Columbia Community Website

Exposure to COVID-19
Columbia Health hotline at 212-854-7426
Website


In an Emergency

Public Safety
111 Low Library (southeast entrance)
212-854-5555 | Website

Medical Services
John Jay Hall, 4th Floor (114 St./Amsterdam Ave.)
212-854-7426* | Website
After hours, press 4.

Counseling Services
Lerner Hall, 8th Floor (Broadway/115 St.)
212-854-2878 | Website

Sexual Violence Response
212-854-HELP (4357)
24/7/365 Hotline
700 Lerner Hall (Broadway/115 St.)
Website

Columbia University Emergency Medical Service
Contact Public Safety: 212- 854-5555


Additional University Support

Title IX Office
202A Philosophy Hall (Amsterdam Ave./116 St.)
212-853-1276 | Website | Email

Gender-Based Misconduct Office
212-854-1717 | Website

Student Conduct and Community Standards
800 Watson Hall (115 St. between Broadway & Riverside Dr.)
212-854-6872 | Website | Email

A Note about Discrimination and Harassment
It is our collective responsibility to maintain an environment built on respect and free from discrimination and harassment. If you or someone you know would like to file a report or speak with someone, please reach out to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs for support, If you have questions or concerns, please contact Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
103 Low Library
212-854-5511 | Directory | Website | Email


Confidential Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services
Morningside: 800 Lerner | 212-854-2878 | Website

Disability Services
Morningside: Wien Hall, Suite 108A | 212-854-2388 | Website

Ombuds Office
Morningside: 660 Schermerhorn | 212-854-1234 | Website

Sexual Violence Response
Morningside: 700 Lerner | Website

University Chaplain
710 Lerner | 212-854-1493 | Website