Columbia Policies

Academic Discipline

In addition to Dean's Discipline, each school or division of the University has established standards of academic progress and requirements for remaining in academic good standing. Progress and standing are monitored by the Dean's Office of the respective school or division. For further information about academic standards and requirements, students should consult the bulletin of the school or division in which they are enrolled. The continuance of each student upon the rolls of the University, the receipt of academic credits, graduation, and the conferring of any degree or the granting of any certificate are strictly subject to the disciplinary powers of the University.

Click below to view Columbia Business School's disciplinary procedures.

Equal Educational Opportunity and Student Nondiscrimination

The University's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) has overall responsibility for the University's Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policies and has been designated to coordinate compliance activities under these policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Students, faculty, and staff may contact the EOAA Office to inquire about their rights under the University's policies, request mediation or counseling, or seek information about filing a complaint. Complaints by students against students are governed by the Equal Educational Opportunity and Student Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment, which are printed here and available online at: www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa/docs/student_discrim.html. Complaints by students against employees are governed by the Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures on Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment and Sexual Harassment, which are printed below and available online at: www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa/docs/nondispol.html. For further information and assistance, contact: Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 103 Low Library, Mail Code 4333, 212-854-5511, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa.html.

Operations and Emergency Procedures

When major weather or other events occur that might affect the opening or closing of the University, please use the following resources to stay updated on University operations. Under these extenuating circumstances, please remember to always take special precautions, like those listed below.

• Visit www.columbia.edu, the Columbia University homepage.
• EMBA program status information will be provided and updated on the main office line: 212-854-2211.
• Call the Columbia University main information line at 212-854-1754, where a recorded announcement regarding any changes in the opening or closing status of the University will be available if the need arises.

To report an emergency on the Morningside Campus call Security at 212-854-5555 (from off-campus) or dial 99 (on campus). To report an emergency on the Health Sciences Campus call 212-305-7300. To report an emergency on the Lamont Campus call 845-359-2900. To report an emergency on the Nevis Campus call the Irvington Police at 914-591-8080. Please reserve these calls for true emergencies.

Religious Holidays

It is the policy of the University to respect its members' religious beliefs. In compliance with New York State law, each student who is absent from school because of his or her religious beliefs will be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or make up any examination, study, or work requirements that he or she may have missed because of such absence on any particular day or days. No student will be penalized for absence due to religious beliefs, and alternative means will be sought for satisfying the academic requirements involved. Officers of administration and of instruction responsible for scheduling of academic activities or essential services are expected to avoid conflict with religious holidays as much as possible. If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out between the student and the instructor involved, they should consult the appropriate dean or director. If an additional appeal is needed, it may be taken to the Provost.