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YOU ARE IN2016–2017
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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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WELCOMEGETTING STARTEDREGISTRATIONFINANCIAL ASSISTANCEASSISTANTSHIPS & JOBSHEALTHIDENTIFICATIONHOUSINGTUITION & FEESACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016–2017
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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WELCOME
Open HOuses fOr Admitted students
The GSAPP will host a series of events for admitted students this Spring. We do hope you will be able to join us.
spring 2016 Open HOuses
March 29, 2016MSUPrsvp [email protected]
April 4, 2016MARCHMSAADMSAUDMSCCCPrsvp [email protected]
April 5, 2016MSHPrsvp [email protected]
April 7, 2016MSREDrsvp [email protected]
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.
OrientAtiOn scHedule
May 31, 2016MSRED
June 1, 2016MSAADMSAUD
August 31, 2016MSUP
September 1, 2016MSHP
September 2, 2016MARCH September 6, 2016MSCCCP
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DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BY VisAOR mAstercArd ONLY. ALL DEPOSITS WILL BE CREDITED TO THE FIRST SEMESTER’S TUITION AT THE END OF ADD/DROP PERIOD.
enrOllment
To officially accept the GSAPP’s offer of admission, admitted students must complete the online enrollment form and submit a $700 non-refundable deposit.
enrOllment fOrms
The Enrollment Form is accessible through the Decision Letter available in Apply Yourself. The enrollment form will ask for pertinent information regarding contact information and current visa status.
depOsit
Admitted 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. dual/Joint degree candidates within the gsApp need only submit one deposit, please contact the GSAPP Admissions & Student Affairs Office for further instructions.
Upon completion of the enrollment form, the system will generate a prompt for payment. At this time, the system only accepts payment 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
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 for students to notify us of any changes to their contact information. 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 the GSAPP Admissions Office or the University Registrar’s Office. All official name change
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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 University’s 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. Registration is online and students do not need to be present on campus in order to complete the registration 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, 2016. Additional information on scholarship and loan processing is available on page 153.
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 Number (CUID/PID) and University Network ID (UNI). These identification numbers are automatically assigned and cannot be changed. They
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS FOR2016–2017 CAN BE VIEWED Online
https://www.arch.columbia.edu/academic-calendar
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
2016–2017 tuition for graduate programs is $26,460 per semester ($17,760 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 student’s 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 2016–2017 academic year, please see page 24–26.
AcAdemic cAlendAr
The Summer 2016, Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 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 31.
Per the University’s enrollment policy: ALL 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.
studiO lOtterY
Information on studio lotteries (where applicable) is listed by degree program in the PROGRAM OVERVIEW section starting on page 31.
FOR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT:
http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/ways-to-pay#payment-plan
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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.
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
Add/drOp fOrms AREAVAILABLE IN 400 AVERY HALL.
instructor permission may require an ADD/DROP form.
The tuition bill is due on the last day of ADD/DROP. The tuition per term is $26,460 for 12–19 points. Students should verify that they have not unintentionally exceeded 19 points as they will be charged $1,764 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.
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 2016Registration: May 25-27, 2016ADD/DROP: June 1-10, 2016
Fall 2016Registration: Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2016 ADD/DROP: September 6-16, 2016
Spring 2017Registration: January 10–13, 2017ADD/DROP: January 17–27, 2017
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fOr infOrmAtiOn On crOss-registrAtiOn pleAse see:
https://www.arch.columbia.edu/cross-registration
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)
mini sessiOns
Since 2003, the GSAPP has developed a curriculum that features both full and half semester courses. The half-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/DROP Session A courses is the end of the ADD/DROP period.
The deadline to ADD/DROP Session B courses is at the end of the 1st week of session classes.
The GSAPP Admissions & Student Affairs 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
School of International & Public AffairsGSAPP students interested in cross-registration at the School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA) may register for open SIPA courses in SSOL.
Business schoolThe Columbia University Business School has an onlinie application system for students interested in cross-registration.
All Other schoolsWith the exception of Teacher’s College, GSAPP students may cross-register for courses within outher schools and departments at Columbia University.Students should consult the Columbia University Directory of Classes to view eligibility requirements and restrictions. In some cases, students will be required to obtain permission from the Department and obtain a signature on an ADD/DROP form. Completed forms should be returned to the GSAPP Admissions & Student Affairs Office by the appropriate deadline.
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finAnciAl Aid
need-based scholarshipsThe 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 GSAPP’s need-based scholarship is to provide financial assistance 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 student’s own resources, those of his or her spouse, if any, and a parental contribution where applicable. From these resources, a student’s estimated expenses are deducted; the difference becomes the student’s “need.”In subsequent years a student who continues to have financial need and
FEDERAL LOAN PACKAGES WILLBE AVAILABLE ON April 1, 2016 FOR STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THEIRFAFSA ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15
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 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, 2016 for students who completed their FAFSA on or before February 15, 2016. please note that there is no hard deadline for the FAFSA. Students 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 Architecture’s school code be entered
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in the School Release section of 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
merit-based fellowshipsAll admitted students are reviewed for merit-based fellowships. No application is required. Awards cover up to full tuition. Fellowships disburse similarly to scholarships at the end of add/drop and require full time enrollment.
inter-school fellowshipsColumbia 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, 2016.
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.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INFORMATION ON INTER-SCHOOL FELLOWSHIPS IS AVAILABLE HERE: http://sfs.columbia.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate-institutional-aid
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AssistAntsHips
As in previous years, the GSAPP anticipates being able to offer a number of positions in the School’s 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
JOBs
Hourly Positions at the GSAPPDuring 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 JobsThe 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.
THE LIST OF ASSISTANTSHIPSFOR THE 2016–2017 ACADEMIC YEAR WILL BE RELEASED BY THE DEAN’S OFFICE IN JUNE 2016.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN JULY 2016.
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.
All applications should be addressed to the Dean’s Office, which then distributes them to the program offices or appropriate faculty for selection. Students should not apply directly to the faculty contact.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK MORE THAN 20 HOURS A WEEK AT THE UNIVERSITY.
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cOlumBiA HeAltH resOurces
Columbia Health is part of the University’s 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
insurAnce & immuniZAtiOn
Health insuranceAll 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 student’s academic registration for the term for which coverage will be active.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATIONABOUT PLANS AND DATES OF COVERAGE VISIT:
https://health.columbia.edu/insurance
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 student’s 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.
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
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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.
MMR DOCUMENTATION
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO DOCUMENT IMMUNITY. FOR INSTRUCTIONS, VISIT:
http://www.health.columbia.edu/students/immunization-compliance-requirements/mmr
Completed forms may be submitted
By mail: Immunization Office519 West 114th StreetMC 3601New York, NY 10027
By fax: (212) 854-5078, Attention: Immunization Compliance Office
in person: Immunization OfficeJohn Jay Hall, 3rd Floor519 West 114th Street Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Meningitis Vaccination DecisionNew 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.
Questions? Please contact the Immunization Office: (212) 854 7210 [email protected]
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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 University Apartment Housing (UAH) 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). The CUID/PID provides unlimited access to a student’s 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.
USE THE cuid/pid FOR THEFOLLOWING:
• PAYING BILLS • APPLYING FOR UAH • 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 student’s 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. 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.
ActiVAte uni Or emAil http://cuit.columbia.edu/cuit/manage-my-uni
STUDENTS MATRICULATING IN summer 2016 WILL RECEIVE THEIR UNI AND TEMPORARY SSN (IF APPLICABLE) BY APRIL 25, 2016.
STUDENTS MATRICULATING IN fAll 2016 WILL RECEIVE THEIR UNI AND TEMPORARY SSN (IF APPLICABLE) BY JUNE 15, 2016.
Once the UNI has been activated successfully, students will be able to access Columbia’s secure online applications, including Student Services Online (SSOL), Courseworks, online library resources and much more.
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PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE summer 2015: MAY 13, 2016
fAll 2015: AUGUST 12, 2016
http://idcenter.columbia.edu/new-student-id-cards
In order to get your Columbia University ID card, you’ll 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
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. 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 400 Avery Hall beginning on May 26th for Summer students and August 31st for Fall students.
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 Li-brary and secure campus locations, allows you to purchase services at campus cafés and the University bookstore and enables you to take advantage of cultural discount programs in New York City.
The ID card also represents an important step in a comprehensive, ongoing project to help ensure campus safety and the in-tegrity of personal information.ID Photo Requirements
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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 University campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. Students are also housed in Manhattan
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UNIVERISTY HOUSING UNITS, RENTS, LEASE OR CONTRACT TERMS AND ELIGIBILITY, VISIT: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/home
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.
HOW tO ApplY fOr uAH
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
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are strongly encouraged to review all information, policies, and procedures on the UAH website before submitting an application.
GSAPP Housing LotteryEach 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.
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.
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).
infOrmAtiOn ABOut uAH pOlicies And prOcedures: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/essentials
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 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.
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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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 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.
THE OcHA dAtABAse CAN BE ACCESSED HERE: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/intro-ocha-3
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.
OtHer resOurces Off-Campus Housing Assistance (OCHA) Columbia’s 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 services of OCHA are for students and affiliates of the University only. OCHA’s 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,
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;
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telephone (212) 316-8436; website: http://www.ihouse-nyc.org. Filing an application with both International House and UAH affords the maximum opportunity.
google groupsThe 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. A gmail account is not required to participate in the group, though some email providers may restrict domain access (not allowing complete web-based participation, only digest email).
Please note, invitations will be sent from the following address: [email protected].
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estimAted eXpenses
The following are the estimated expenses for degree programs at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation for the 2016–2017 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 $60 per semester.
See below for the total estimated cost for the 2016–2017 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 2016–2017 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.
FALL 2016 (due Sept. 16, 2016) Tuition: $26,460
summer 2016 (due June 10, 2016) Tuition: $26,460
SPRING 2017 (due Jan. 27, 2017) Tuition: $26,460
$52,920$1,584$3,250$4,776$4,230
$18,765$218
$85,743
Tuition (2 semesters) Commute Books Fees Personal Living Origination
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See below for the estimated total cost for the 2016–2017 academic year for the following programs:
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 2016–2017 academic year, is as follows. It includes the University Facilities fee, the Health Services fee, and the cost of Basic medical insurance.
With the exception of the tuition, these costs and fees reflect the estimates provided by the University Financial Aid Office for the 2016–2017 academic year.
All tuition and fees are subject to trustee approval. Your actual living expenses (room, board, books, clothing, laundry, travel and sundry items) may vary greatly.
Tuition (3 semesters) Commute Books Fees Personal Living Origination
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$79,380$2,016$4,750$5,707$5,640
$25,020$436
$122,949
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Registration Wednesday, May 25–Friday, May 27
First Day of Classes Wednesday, June 1
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery Wednesday, June 1
Change of Program Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 10
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with refund Friday, June 10
University Holiday - No Classes Monday, July 4
Introduction to Architecture Registration & First Day of class
Wednesday, July 6
Last Day to Add/Drop Introduction to Architecture
Friday, July 8
Last Day to Drop a Class Thursday, July 7
Last Day of Introduction to Architecture Friday, August 5
Final Review Week Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5
Last Day of Classes Friday, August 12
Grades Due Wednesday, August 17
summer 2016 semester scHedule
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fAll 2016 semester scHedule
Registration Tuesday, August 30 –Thursday, September 1
UP Orientation Wednesday, August 31
HP Orientation Thursday, September 1
NY/Paris Orientation Friday, September 2
MArch Orientation Friday, September 2
First Day of Classes Tuesday, September 6
Visual Studies Presentations Tuesday, September 6 (5:30pm + 6:30pm)
All-School Orientation Wednesday, September 7 (2:00pm)
Arch. Studio Presentations & Lottery Wednesday, September 7 (3:00pm)
Arch. Faculty Meeting Friday, September 9 (1:00pm)
Mini Sessions Session A: 9/6 – 10/21Session B: 10/24 – 12/2
Change of Program Tuesday, September 6 – Friday, September 16
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses with refund Friday, September 16
Last Day for all Mini Sessions registration changes Session A: 9/16Session B: 10/31
Arch. Midterm Reviews Monday, October 24 – Friday, November 4
Election Day Holidays Monday, November 7 + Tuesday, November 8
Last Day to Drop a Class Thursday, November 17
Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 24 + Friday, November 25
Last Day of Architecture Classes Friday, December 2
Final Review Week Monday, December 5 – Friday, December 14
Last Day of HP, UP, RED classes Monday, December 12
Grades Due Wednesday, December 21
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Registration Tuesday, January 10 – Friday, January 13
First day of Classes Tuesday, January 17
Arch. Faculty Meeting Wednesday, January 18 (1:00pm)
Arch. Studio Presentations + Lottery Wednesday, January 18 (2:00pm)
MArch Student Mtg (1st-3rd yrs) Tuesday, January 24
Mini Sessions Session A, 1/17 – 3/3Session B, 3/6 – 4/21
Change of Program Tuesday, January 17 – Friday, January 27
Last Day for all Mini-course registration changes Session A: 1/27 Session B: 3/24
Last Day to Add/ Drop Courses with refund Friday, January 27
Arch. Midterm Reviews Monday, February 20 – Friday, March 3
Spring Break Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17
Last Day to Drop a Class (3 pts only) Thursday, March 23
Last Day of Architecture Classes Friday, April 21
Final Review Week Monday, April 24 – Wednesday, May 3
Last Day of HP, UP, RED Classes Monday, May 1
Comprehensive Reviews (2nd Year MArch) Monday, May 8 + Tuesday, May 19
Grades Due Wednesday, May 10
Arch. Portfolios Due (graduating students) Wednesday, May 10 (10:00am)
Full-time Faculty Meeting Wednesday, May 10 (12:00pm)
Arch. Awards Meeting Wednesday, May 10 (1:00pm)
Opening of End of Year Show Saturday, May 13 (5:00pm)
University Graduation Wednesday, May 17
GSAPP Graduation TBA
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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mAster Of ArcHitecture
The Master of Architecture Program (MARCH) is a three-year professional degree which situates the exploration of architecture and architectural concepts in relation to disciplinary questions, and in response to historical and contemporary issues in an evolving and increasingly urbanized global culture.
Columbia GSAPP’s commitment to critical probing and experimentation as it recasts the discipline within an expanded field of design thinking and research can be experienced throughout the MARCH curriculum. The richness and openendedness of the exploration of architecture culture is combined with the highest levels of knowledge and expertise,with the program providing a system for integrating the various aspects of architectural study and the acquiring of required skills.
The MARCH curriculum is broadly divided
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MARCH PROGRAM
into the study of history and theory, technology, methods, visual studies, and design. Learning about architecture involves on the one hand examining the historical, social, cultural, technical, and economic forces that shape buildings, and on the other, mastering these forces with both traditional means as well as cutting edge technologies. The design studio remains the main focus of the curriculum, in that it offers the opportunity to integrate and synthesize what is being studied. Around the studio, a variety of conversations are instigated to create acontext for students’ learning and investigations while also providing an opportunity to further integrate the various sequences of the MARCH curriculum.
Being part of an elite university located in a major metropolis has determined much of what is unique about the Architecture Program. The GSAPP is not only able to attract excellent faculty members, it is also able to draw upon the large and diverse community of architects, theorists,
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SEMESTER 1FALL
SEMESTER 2SPRING
SEMESTER 3FALL
SEMESTER 4SPRING
SEMESTER 5FALL
SEMESTER 6SPRING
Design Studio6 X 9 : 54 pts
Core Studio I Core Studio II Core Studio III Advanced Studio IV Advanced Studio V Advanced Studio VI
Building Technologies6 X 3: 18 pts
Architectural Technology I
Architectural Technology II
Architectural Technology III + IV
Architectural Technology V
Architectural Technology VIDistribution
History/Theory6 X 3: 18 pts
History of Architecture I
History of Architecture II
History Distribution I
History Distribution II
History Distribution III
HistoryDistribution IV
Visual Studies2 X 3: 6 pts
Architectural Drawing
+ Representation II
Visual StudiesElective
Methods/Practice2 X 3: 6 pts
Architectural Drawing
+ Representation I
Professional Practice
Electives2 X 3: 6 pts
2 Electives
Total: 108 pts 18 pts 18 pts 18 pts 18 pts 18 pts 18 pts
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practitioners, and scholars in New York as well as from around the world. Thus the program exposes students to architecture as a complex and pluralistic cultural endeavor. As it seeks to impart basic principles and knowledge, to develop visual and analytical skills, and to relate creativity togiven cultural situations, the school offers student-architects the means to use their knowledge and insight to better respondto and improve the built environment, while also contributing to expanding the field of architecture and design in meaningful ways.
The MARCH Program at GSAPP stresses the importance of understanding and applying architectural concepts in relation to broader historical and contemporary issues. The objective of the program is to enable students to develop a theoretical basis for decision making in design, while maintaining ntense exposure to a broad spectrum of philosophical and cultural attitudes. At the core of the Columbia experience are four key components:
An inquisitive and highly diverse student body — geographical as well as intellectual — with an interest in the profession of architecture as well as in the expanded field of research and design.
A faculty of experienced and also diverse teachers, leading practitioners, scholars and researchers in the field.
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 which are in a constant state of redesign as new pedagogies are outlined.
As the moment of integration, the Architecture Design Studio weaves together the knowledge acquired in the five other areas of studies.
The History and theory Sequence broadens the student’s perceptions through the historical and theoretical examination.
The Building technology Sequence prepares the student to understand the structural, material consequences, and constraints on design decisions.
The Visual Studies Sequence provides specialized investigation that complements the normal studio work, including both manual and computeraided drawing courses.
The Methods and Practice Sequence prepares the student to undertake management and professional practice activities.
The Elective Sequence permits the student to pursue individual interests in architectural and environmental topics.
While the design studio sequence is roughly divided between Core and Advanced Studios, the intent is for a
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MARCH prerequisites at the GSAPP are exactly as is on the website:
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 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 acceptable architecture coursework prior to entering the MARCH Program may apply for ad-vanced standing credit or course waivers in
gradient from Core to Advanced with every semester offering a combination of both.
To graduate with a Master of Architecture degree, a student is required to complete 108 graduate-level course points that are a combination of required courses from five different categories: Studio, History/Theory, Building Technologies, Visual Studies, Methods/Practice, and Electives. 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 applicant’s 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.
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 semester’s worth of work.
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.
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non-studio courses; history/theory or tech-nology. No requests for advanced standing credit are considered until official copies of relevant transcripts have been submitted to the Office 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 including the two design studios (potentially 36 points); (2) a student admitted into the first year with an under-graduate degree in architecture may re-ceive credit for some courses; credit will be evaluated on an individual basis (maximum 9 points).
The procedure for students who wish to petition for advanced standing or course waiver is outlined below. Further instruc-tions 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 enrollment. Petitions for advanced standing credit in non-studio courses are normally reviewed by a faculty members teaching the equiva-lent course within the Graduate School of
OFFICIAL TRANSFER OF ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT WILL BE ENTERED ON THE STUDENT’S TRANSCRIPT BY THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR After One YeAr Of full-time enrOllment in tHe mArcH prOgrAm HAs Been COMPLEtEd.
Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. 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. Stu-dents are advised to have course descrip-tions and previous course work on hand at September registration to facilitate planning an academic program with an adviser. Required documentation for ad-vanced placement normally includes of-ficial course transcripts, catalog course
definitiOns
AdVAnced stAndingCourses for which a student will receive transfer credit. Students in the MARCH program may receive up to 9 points of advanced 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 within the Building Technologies electives.
descriptions, and at least one of the fol-lowing: a course syllabus, complete course notes, or a complete set of tests, home-work, and course-project documentation. There are three circumstances under which courses can be waived: (1) the stu-dent presents evidence of professional ex-
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perience in related subject matter; (2) the student passes a formal examination on the subject (with the approval of the course instructor); or (3) the student presents evi-dence 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 Build-ing 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 ad-vanced 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 presenta-tion, where critics will present their proj-ect briefs for the semester. Students will be given a form to complete where they
can rank their choices (students are re-quired to rank ALL critics.) Student Council will perform the lottery, receive approval from the Dean and announce the results. Studio lottery results are final and are not subject to discussion 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 is a three-term program consisting of Summer, Fall, and Spring terms. The objective of the program is to provide outstanding young professionals who hold a Bachelor ofArchitecture or Master of Architecture 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, theprogram emphasizes an experimental approach to research and architectural design rigorously grounded in multiple, complex realities. Specifically, the program seeks to:
Address the challenges and possibilities of global urbanization by exploring the city and its architecture in all its forms. Engage in a complex definition of architecture, from the questioning of the program to the formulation of design strategies.
Produce architectural objects — both digital and physical — which reflect an open, critical engagement both with new and existing technologies.
Articulate architecture as a cultural practice that combines critical thought, design experimentation, and ethical responsibilities in an interdisciplinary milieu.
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 with elective courses that are shared with other programs in the School and that promote intellectual cross-fertilization among disciplines. The advanced studios frequently utilize NewYork as a design laboratory; a global city that presents both unique challenges and unique opportunities. The program haslong been a site for architects from around the globe to test concepts and confront changes that affect architecture andcities worldwide.
The program is viewed as a framework in which both academic and professional concerns are explored. A set of required studios and courses is enhanced by limited
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSAAD PROGRAM
SEMESTER 1SUMMER
SEMESTER 2FALL
SEMESTER 3SPRING
Design Studio3 X 9 : 27 pts Advanced Studio IV Advanced Studio V Advanced Studio VI
History/Theory3 X 3 : 9 pts Metropolis History/Theory Elective History/Theory Elective
Optional Electives3 X 3 : 9 pts Arguments GSAPP Elective GSAPP Elective
Total: 45 pts 15 pts 15 pts 15 pts
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and open electives 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 contemporary theory, exclusive to the program, provides grounding for architectural exploration in the studio. “Limited electives’’ are those School offerings designated as appropriate by the director. “Open electives’’ are graduate-level courses of the student’s choice. Fall and spring studios are shared with final-year MARCH students. In order to encourage the practical and conceptual integration of the computer in design work, MSAAD studios will take full advantage of the School’s computer facilities.
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.
NEW STUDENTS AWAITING DIPLOMAS FROM FORMER INSTITUTIONS SHOULD DELIVERA CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE GSAPP WITHIN tHe first tWO Weeks OF SCHOOL.
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 first semester at GSAPP.
studiO lOtterY
Students are required to attend a lottery presentation every semester, where crit-ics present their project briefs. Students will be given a lottery 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 results are final and are not subject to discussion or interpretation. Students who wish to
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THE STUDIO LOTTERY ISANONYMOUS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THEIR CUId/PId.
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 city as an agent of resilient change, a project requiring the re-examination of the role of design in the urbanized landscapes of the 21st century. The program advances new paradigms of research, practice and pedagogy to meet the challenges of global development, resource scarcity, infrastructural challenges and social polarization, all ¬exacerbated by global warming. Students and faculty in the Program struggle with the venerable if necessarily shifting question: what is “the good city?” Global shifts in the climate system require resetting the paradigms that have guided urban growth for centuries. The Program frames the city not as a fixed, delineated territory – a modernist fixation on boundaries – but instead as a gradientof varied landscapes supported by networks of food, energy, resources, culture, transportation and capital. In this light, the historical terms urban, rural or suburban are no longer sufficient to address the “wicked problem” of global change. Program work stresses near and long term threats to local, regional and global ecosystems, framing urban design
as both an inclusive, activist, tools-based project for specific sites and communities and as a critical project examining urban form, knowledge and research processes.Students and faculty work together over a series of three intensive semesters to weave a multi-scalar analysis of urban-regional fabrics and infrastructures with on-the ground, detailed studies of places and lived conditions. New York City serves as a primary initial case study for a design methodology; the scope expands in the second semester to regional research about New York and other American city regions and concludes in the final semester with investigations in emerging global capitals and agglomerations in Asia, Africa, and South America among other places.
The curriculum exploits the pedagogic potential of the design studio as a site of research, visionary speculation and critical inquiry. Across the three semesters of the program, work ranges from site formation and policy environment to visualization and representation to lived spatial and social conditions. Research, assignments and deliverables seek forms of mediation and action to address the challenges of global and local change. The sequencing of three studios builds a shared understanding of urban theories and terms, design tools, and research methods essential to urban
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSAUD PROGRAM
SEMESTER 1SUMMER
SEMESTER 2FALL
SEMESTER 3SPRING
Design Studio3 X 9 : 27 pts Design Studio I Design Studio II Design Studio III
Seminar3 X 3 : 9 pts UD Seminar I UD Seminar
IIA or IIBUD Seminar IIIA or IIIB
Other Courses3 X 3 : 9 pts Reading New York Urbanism Open Elective Open Elective
Total: 45 pts 15 pts 15 pts 15 pts
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design thought and practice.
The Summer studio is foundational, addressing representational and constructive aspects of the experimentalurban design process. It addresses the New York City environs as a learning lab and as a site of conflicting interests, creatively interfacing with agencies, community groups, and contexts.
The Fall studio work expands to consider the city-region, examining large scale interdependencies and interactions. Studio research addresses the particular conditions of American regions in which overlapping ecological, infrastructural, historical, political and social boundaries – as well as topographical conditions – require strategies for change, which overlay a variety of systemic actions.
The final semester is a culmination and synthesis of the previous two, further exploring in the operational and programmatic mechanisms for urban transformation in an international context. This research typically entails travel andresearch in cooperation with local partners and organizations.
Throughout the studios, projects emphasize a multi-scalar approach to site and program, embracing local, regional, and global scales and advancing the role of the urban designer as a catalytic and thoughtful practitioner who can place herself among diverse actors, existing conditions, and imagined futures.The collaborative studio setting enables a synthetic approach to design that weaves together environment, infrastructure, and
planning. Seminars work in tandem with studio work and encompass topics from site representation, to discourse of the past and future projections of the city, to the language of public engagement and emerging urban forms of public space, resiliency, and ecology. Seminars contribute to a shared understanding and of urban design theory and practice. Studios and seminars integrate a range of interdisciplinary expertise both internal to Columbia University — such as theMailman School of Public Health, the Earth Institute, and the Fu School of Engineering — and external to the school with diverse governmental and non-governmental agencies providing valuable feedback and direct engagement with political and social realities.
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.
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 theirsecond semester at GSAPP.
NEW STUDENTS AWAITING DIPLOMAS FROM FORMER INSTITUTIONS SHOULD DELIVERA CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE GSAPP WITHIN tHe first tWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL.
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mAsters Of science in criticAl, curAtOriAl + cOnceptuAl prActices
The Masters of Science in Critical, Curatorial, and Conceptual Practices in Architecture 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 diverse 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 of post-industrial development and indeed, of post-urban sensibility relative to traditional Euro-American settlement norms. Applicants might be seeking further academic training or specialization after a professional degree or years of teaching, or even at mid-career. They might also have worked in a related field and be seeking an academic forum to develop additional specializations in architecture. The program also provides the highest level of preparatory training for application to Ph.D. programs in architectural history and theory.
The CCCP program is structured to reflect this heterogeneity and the multiple sites and formats of exchange through which the field of architecture operates while at the same time sponsoring the ongoing critical development and interaction of such a matrix of practices and institutions.
The program’s emphasis is thus on forging new critical, theoretical, and historical tools, and producing new and rigorous concepts and strategies for researching, presenting, displaying, and disseminating modern and contemporary architecture and closely related fields. The program is aimed primarily at those with a background in architecture who wish to advance and expand their critical and research skills in order to pursue professional and leadership careers as architectural critics, theorists, journalists, historians, editors, publishers, curators, gallerists, institute staff and directors, teachers, and research-based practitioners. Applicants might be seeking further academic training or specialization after a professional degree or years of teaching, or even at mid-career. They might also have worked in a related field and be seeking an academic forum to develop additional specializations in architecture. The program also provides the highest level of preparatory training for application to Ph.D. programs in architectural history and theory.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR MSCCCP PROGRAM
SEMESTER 1FALL
SEMESTER 1FALL
SEMESTER 1FALL
SEMESTER 1FALL
Core Courses4 x 3/9 pts = 24 pts
Colloquium I:OperatingPlatforms
Colloquium II:Documents and Discourse
Thesis 1 (9 pts)
Thesis II(9 pts)
Elective8 x 3 = 18 pts
Electivex3
Electivex3 Elective Elective
Total: 48 pts 12 - 19 pts 12 -19 pts 12 -19 pts 12 -19 pts
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The CCCP program includes a mixture of required core colloquia, elective lectures, and seminars, and it culminates in the preparation of an independent thesis under the supervision of an advisor from the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP). This can take the form of: a written thesis on a historical or theoretical topic; a portfolio of critical writings; a print-based demonstration and visualization of rigorous, original research, or; it can involve the conceptualization, design, and a 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, preservation, and spatial politics as well as in the conceptualization and production of publications and exhibitions.
The second year of the CCCP program is dedicated primarily to the research and writing/production of a final thesis.This can take the form of: a written thesis on a historical or theoretical topic; a portfolio of critical writings; a printbased demonstration and visualization of rigorous, original research, or; it could involve the conceptualization, design, anda detailed prospectus and documentation for, or when feasible the production of, an exhibition, publication, institute, major event, web-based initiative, time-based project, etc. Regardless of format, it must contain evidence of substantive researchand conceptual rigor, and involve a written component and other materials that can be submitted in the form of a
bound document in its final presentation. Each student conducts his/her research independently, under the supervision of a faculty advisor, as well as participating in mid-term and final reviews each semester.
The thesis is intended to be the culmination of a CCCP student’s education and work at the GSAPP. It provides the opportunity to undertake and develop a project in detail, a project that demonstrates the student’s capacity to make a significant and original contribution to the field of architecture (or a closely related discipline), and which allows them to synthesize their critical approach, experience, and expertise in a relevant format of his/her choice. In this regard it is also conceived as an opportunity to build on and demonstrate critical and research skills that will be relevant to subsequent pursuit of a professional or academic career, whether as an architectural critic, theorist, journalist, historian, editor, publisher, curator, gallerist, institute director, teacher, designer, research-based practitioner, etc. Concomitant with the ambitions of the CCCP program more generally, 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.
prereQuisites
All incoming students must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of first registration.
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NEW STUDENTS AWAITING DIPLOMAS FROM FORMER INSTITUTIONS SHOULD DELIVERA CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE GSAPP WITHIN tHe first tWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL.
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.
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 first semester at GSAPP.
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mAsters Of science in urBAn plAnning
The Urban Planning Program has as its mission the education of individuals in the (1) fundamental economic and political processes that shape the built environment of cities, (2) ways in which governments, community-based organizations, private sector actors, and political mobilizations produce and influence these processes, and (3) crafting of collective efforts to improve the quality of life of city residents. The tensions among market forces, civil society, and the goals of planning are of major concern. Particular attention is given to the importance of expert knowledge and the quest for social justice. In pursuit of these goals, the program focuses on the ideas and techniques developed by planners and social activists since the emergence of the planning profession in the early twentieth century. To this, the faculty adds knowledge from the social sciences, architecture and urban design, historic preservation, and the humanities. Columbia University’s Urban Planning faculty consists of leading national and international scholars who conduct
research in the field of planning as well as highly regarded practicing professionals who connect students to practical issues and perspectives. Recent faculty research has focused on gentrification in African-American neighborhoods of New York City, slum dwellers in African cities, minority small business development, office building conversion in Lower Manhattan,and informal sector work and gender relations in India. The faculty has broad interests that range from water and sanitation in Calcutta and social housing in Germany to affordable housing and the problems of low-wage immigrants in New York City to the rebuilding of neighborhood economies in New Orleans. Throughout the curriculum, the emphasis is on real-world problems and how planners can act to improve the lives ofurban residents. In doing so, the program takes the cities of the world as its laboratory. With the program located in New York City, one of the global centers of international commerce and culture and a city experiencing population growth, it looks to the city’s planning issues for studios, classroom examples, and thesis topics. Still, the problems of cities — whether they be London or Sao Paulo,
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSUP PROGRAM
SEMESTER 1FALL
SEMESTER 2SPRING
SEMESTER 3FALL
SEMESTER 4SPRING
Core Courses4 x 3/6 pts: 27 Planning Techniques Planning Studio (6 pts) Thesis I Thesis II
Distribution/Electives4 x 3 pts: 12 pts Intro to GIS Planning Law Elective/Concentration Course Elective/Concentration Course
Distribution/Electives4 x 3 pts: 12 pts Economics for Planners Elective/Concentration Course Elective/Concentration Course Elective/Concentration Course
Distribution/Electives4 x 3 pts: 12 pts
Planning History and Theory Elective/Concentration Course Elective/Concentration Course Elective/Concentration Course
Total: 60 pts minimum 15 - 19 pts 15 - 19 pts 15 - 19 pts 15 pts
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Las Vegas or Nairobi — can be understood only in a global context. By the end of their time in the program, students are competent to analyze issues, develop plans, and advise policymakers on the important issues related to the growthand development of cities. They do so with the intent of making cities more just, more equitable, and more prosperous.
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. 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. The five concentration options include: Housing and Community Development; International Planning; Land Use, Transportation, and the Environment; Urban and Economic Development; and Urban Analytics.
Students take a minimum of four courses in a Concentration.
Students are required to take at least one Methods course in their time here. Methods courses include: Advanced GIS,Fundamentals of Urban Digital Design, Presentations as Strategic Planning Tools, Negotiations for Planners, and Techniques of Project Evaluation. Each student is required to write a Master’s thesis during his or her second year of study.
prereQuisites
All incoming students must have complet-ed an undergraduate degree from an ac-credited college or university by the time of first registration. AdVAnced stAnding
The GSAPP does not grant advanced stand-ing in the MSUP Program. Students who have completed relevant coursework cor-responding to required coursework within a program may petition for a waiver. Stu-dents enrolled in the MSUP program must complete a studio during their first year and a thesis in their second year.
For this reason, the GSAPP requires that all msup degree candidates complete the program in 4 semesters, with a minimum of 15pts per semester.
WAiVers
Waivers may be granted to MSUP students for required core courses where relevant coursework was successfully completed at another institution.
Waivers from any required course will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the
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instructor, Assistant Program Director, and the Program Director.
All waivers must be approved by the course instructor as well as the Assistant Director and Program Director. No requests for waivers will be considered without official copies of relevant transcripts and syllabi. Waivers are not possible for elective cours-es.
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 first semester at GSAPP.
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mAsters Of science in HistOric preserVAtiOn
Columbia University’s Historic Preservation Program (MSHP) prepares leaders to address the great challenges of protecting the world’s architectural, cultural, and historical heritage in the face of profound change. The multi-disciplinary program has set the standard in the dynamic field of historic preservation and heritage conservation since James Marston Fitch founded it in 1964 as the first such program in the United States. The program’s renowned faculty uses the architectural and historic riches of New York City as its laboratory, while encouraging study throughout the United States and the world. The Columbia University curriculum stresses the development of analytical thinking and effective communication, coupled with a strong base of knowledge in history, theory, conservation science, planning and policy, and design. Students graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance this rapidly evolving field and thus join the vibrant network of alumni who are already redefining the boundaries and practice of heritage
conservation around the world.
The MSHP Program offers a curriculum of extraordinary diversity. The curriculum includes a series of core courses, providing each student with basic knowledge of the field, and then broadens, allowing each student the opportunity to develop his or her own focus.
The core curriculum is the focus of a student’s first semester. The centerpiece of this semester’s work is Studio I, a class that teaches documentation and interpretation skills, focusing on a specific New York City neighborhood. Students work individually and in groups within a studio environment, meeting one-on-one with each of the studio faculty. Key to the core curriculum is a course entitled “Theory and Practice of Historic Preservation” that provides each student with a grounding in the historical ideas behind the field, Students also take Preservation Planning and Policy, an introduction to planning as a preservation tool; Building Systems and Materials, which introduces building techniques and materials, and American Architecture I, a history of architecture in the United States through the 1880s.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSHP PROGRAM*Students take either American Architecture I (18th/19th century) or American Architecture II (20th century)
SEMESTER 1FALL
SEMESTER 2SPRING
SEMESTER 3FALL
SEMESTER 4SPRING
Studio I (6 pts) Studio II (6 pts) Thesis (4 pt) Thesis(4 pts)
American Architecture I (3 pts)*
American Architecture II (3 pts)* Elective Elective
Theory & Practice of HP (3 pts) Elective Elective Elective
Preservation, Planning and Policy (3 pts) Elective Elective Elective
Building Systems and Materials (3 pts) Elective
Total: 60 pts 16 - 19 pts 16 -19 pts 12 - 19 pts 12 - 19 pts
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Several of the first semester courses continue into a student’s second semester. Studio II focuses on particular timely preservation issues. All students also take American Architecture II which introduces students to the built world from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Conservation students who lack scientific training will also take a basic science course. During the summer between the first and second year, the Historic Preservation Program strongly suggests the completionof one or more internships or work experiences as part of a student’s education and career development. During the second year of study, students take Preservation Colloquium, a class that analyzes issues introduced in the first year and prepares students for the completion of a thesis. By the beginning of the second year, students have finalized their thesis topic. Preliminary thesis presentations will be made during the first semester, but the bulk of thesis work will occur during winter break and during the second semester. All other classes during the second year are electives that may be taken from the offerings of the Historic Preservation Program, the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation in general, or from classes in other departments and schools at Columbia. Students are encouraged to focus their work, particularly in the second year, and to acquire depth in at least one of the following areas: Conservation, Design, History and Theory, and Planning and Policy.
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.
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 student’s 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 complet-ed an undergraduate degree from an ac-credited college or university by the time of first registration.
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NEW STUDENTS AWAITING DIPLOMAS FROM FORMER INSTITUTIONS SHOULD DELIVERA CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE GSAPP WITHIN tHe first tWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL.
AdVAnced stAnding
The GSAPP does not grant advanced stand-ing in the MSHP Program. Students who have completed relevant coursework cor-responding to required coursework within a program may petition for a waiver. Stu-dents enrolled in the MSHP program must complete a studio during their first year and a thesis in their second year. For this reason, the GSAPP requires 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 pri-or work in American Architecture must be replaced by an architectural history 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 distribution area (preservation planning, design, his-tory/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, de-sign and history/theory.
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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 first semester at GSAPP.
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mAsters Of science in reAl estAte deVelOpment
The Real Estate Development program provides an exceptional education for stu-dents of all backgrounds seeking not only to master the fundamentals of the indus-try, such as development finance, transac-tions, or project management, but also to address emerging and current global issues through the lens of the built environment at the Center for Urban Real Estate, CURE. established in 2011. The program 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 Pres-ervation (GSAPP), a world-renowned nexus for the design and development commu-nity.
Real estate development is the socio-eco-nomic mechanism by which a community, be it a neighborhood, city, or country, makes manifest in the built environment – with the agencies of architects, planners, de-velopment managers, financiers, investors, contractors, and many others – that com-munity’s value system and aspirations. As such, the real estate industry is a dynamic arena for the interplay of the public inten-tions and private motivations, that requires
an understanding and critical assessment of the potential consequences for the physi-cal environment, the economic conditions, and social well-being and advancement.
At Columbia, the MSRED program provides an interdisciplinary and coordinated learn-ing of the necessary skills and capabilities of a real estate professional, covering real estate finance and investment, market analysis, urban policy, law, development process, concept design, project manage-ment, and asset repositioning. Students are trained for responsible positions in both the public and private sectors of the real estate industry, with particular empha-sis on the skills and sensitivities necessary to develop real estate successfully in major urban areas.
Under the leadership of Director Patrice Derrington, the Real Estate Development program’s expanded three-semester cur-riculum combines the analytical skills of the real estate professional with a holistic ap-proach 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 program’s access to the extraordi-nary offerings of GSAPP and Columbia at
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSRED PROGRAM
COURSE SEMESTER 1SUMMER
SEMESTER 2FALL
SEMESTER 3SPRING
Core Courses3 x 3 pts: 9 pts Architecture of Development Construction Management and
Technology Real Estate Case Studies
Real Estate Finance3 x 3 pts: 9 pts Real Estate Finance 1 Real Estate Finance II Real Estate Finance III
History/Law3 x 3 pts: 9 pts History of NYC Development Real Estate Law Electives (4.5 pts)
Electives3 x 3 pts: 9 pts Market Analysis + Elective Electives (6 pts) Electives (4.5 pts)
Total: 45 pts 15 pts 15 pts 15 pts
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large, while required coursework immerses students in the three core aspects of urban real estate development: the financial, the physical, and the transactional. Synthetic coursework encompassing development case studies, critical thinking and analytic problem-solving with a global perspective, and a final comprehensive Capstone Proj-ect, bring these three strands together into a unified whole, providing students with the full range of professional and intellec-tual skills needed to tackle the complex demands of global urban real estate devel-opment.
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 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.
NEW STUDENTS AWAITING DIPLOMAS FROM FORMER INSTITUTIONS SHOULD DELIVERA CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE GSAPP WITHIN tHe first tWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL.
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.
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 first semester at GSAPP.
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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 school’s admissions office for further information.
duAl degree prOgrAms WitHin tHe gsApp:
MArch + MSHPMArch + MSUPMSUP + MSHP
JOint degree prOgrAms WitHin tHe gsApp:
MArch + MSREDMSUP + MSREDMArch + MSCCCPMSHP + 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: https://www.arch.columbia.edu/dual-degree-requirements
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This guide is intended to be a description of the policies, academic programs, degree requirements, and course offerings in effect for the 2016–2017 academic year. It should not be construed as an irrevocable contract between the student and the university. The policies, procedures and fees listed here are subject to change.
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