Links to Success

• If you’re a Columbia College or Columbia Engineering undergraduate, you can get support from your academic advisor by contacting the Berick Center for Student Advising.
• Schedule an appointment with your professor to talk about homework or deadlines.
• Make an appointment with the Writing Center for a one-time or weekly one-on-one consultation to help you at every stage of the writing process. 
• Visit a help room for subject-specific support.
• Request a tutor for your class through the CSA Tutoring Service.
• Speak with a librarian about research through their online chat feature. 
• Meditate to soothe and sharpen your mind for studying or your next exam with the Bhakti Club or the Columbia University Buddhist Association.
• Register with Disability Services if you are seeking academic-related support services or accommodations.

• Expand your social network by joining a student group or club that piques your interest. Explore The Spectator's LionClubs listing of student groups.
• Learn about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• Speak with a Sexual Violence Response survivor advocate. Learn about other resources outlined on the Sexual Respect website.
• For support with grief or sexual assault, contact a member of the Trauma Support Team at Counseling and Psychological Services. 
• Check out the Go Ask Alice!  Relationships Q&A archives for additional tips and strategies. 

• Enhance your bedtime routine by taking the online sleep assessment. 
• Learn how to do more than count sheep with tips for getting a better night's rest.
• Speak with an Alice! Health Promotion specialist about your sleep patterns.
• Check out the Go Ask Alice! Q&As about sleep for more information.

• Learn strategies for better supporting your well-being from Alice! Health Promotion during drop-in hours. 
• Have a health question? Go Ask Alice! 
• Schedule an appointment with one of our providers about any health concern or illness you may have. You can also send a secure message to your primary care provider at Medical Services through the Patient Portal.
• Access  free, confidential HIV testing (for all members of the Columbia community). 

• Check out the nutrition resources on the Columbia Health website to learn about making food choices that support your well-being. 
• Make an appointment with a registered dietitian in Medical Services or Columbia Dining to talk through any special diets you may follow.
• For support addressing concerns about eating or body image, contact a member of the Eating Disorders team at Counseling and Psychological Services.
• If you are experiencing food insecurity, visit The Food Pantry at Columbia.   
• Check out the Go Ask Alice! Q&As about nutrition for additional information 

• Check out a physical education course or fitness/ outdoor education courses, such as yoga or body sculpt.
• Don't have a DFC membership? Select no-cost fitness classes are offered each term.
• Interested in team sports? Find an intramural sport or join a club sports team.
• Looking for individualized support? Explore personal training with a DFC Trainer.

• Take the anonymous online alcohol use self-assessment or the cannabis use self-assessment if you’re concerned about substance use habits.
• Examine drinking behavior in a judgment-free and confidential environment through a one-on-one BASICS appointment.
• Schedule an appointment with Columbia Health to discuss tobacco cessation.

• Visit the Columbia iGrad website to learn more about the financial literacy app. 
• Read up on financial aid FAQs. 
• Check out the Student Financial Services website for support with financial planning. 
• Find an internship or part-time job through LionSHARE. 
• Check out student employment opportunities with Columbia Health and within the university! 
• Undergraduate students can reach out to The Center for Career Education (CCE) for career counseling.  

• Talk with a professional at the The Center for Career Education (CCE) to explore your career opportunities. 
• Check your department website for a list of faculty, peer advisors, and upcoming information sessions on identifying a career path. 
• Find an internship or part-time job through LionSHARE. 
• Talk with a career counselor about questions you may have about your job search as someone with particular backgrounds or situations. 

• Explore the services of the University Chaplain. 
• Check out a religious or spiritual student organization. 
• Explore your religion and spirituality through Religious Life.  

• Reach out to the Office of Multicultural Affairs for programs, resources, and personal identity development for undergraduates.
• Find a campus student organization that matches your interests.
• Join one of ROOTEd’s weekly conversations on identity.
• Connect with an affinity group at your school.
• Learn about inclusion and belonging efforts at University Life.

Undergraduate Students

• Get support for your living environment by visiting the Residential Life website.  
• Speak with a representative from Disability Services to coordinate any specific housing accommodations. 
• Reach out to a staff person from Fraternity and Sorority Life if you are a member of a Greek-letter organization. 
• Submit a campus housing maintenance request online or call 212-854-2222 if you are having any problems in your residence. 

Graduate Students

• Find off-campus housing through Columbia Residential. 

• Get started with Counseling and Psychological Services by scheduling a treatment planning session on the Patient Portal or by calling 212-854-2878. You can also register for a  virtual support space or in-person support groups. 
• Schedule an appointment online to see a health care provider at  Medical Services or call 212-854-7426 ext.1. 
• Speak with a Health Promotion Specialist about healthy stress coping and resources by contacting Alice! Health Promotion at [email protected] or attending drop-in hours. 
• Check out these stress coping techniques and coping tools. 

• Find out about housing options for couples and families through Columbia Residential or Teachers College Student Housing. 
• Join the Columbia University Family Support Network or check out their Facebook page. 
• Check out the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Resources for Parents website.  
• Learn more about School of General Studies family resources, such as childcare and breastfeeding support. 
• Find Columbia policies and access to breastfeeding spaces, and family health insurance plans.