1 New Student OrientationMay 31, 2017
2 Office of Student ServicesImportant New Student Info: CUMC Exchange , Matriculation, Registration, CUID Cards, Student Status, Boat Cruise
3 Student Affairs Offices Georgian Building, Suite 134 617 West 168th StreetAdmissions: Financial Aid: Student Services: Student Life: Walk-In Office Hours Monday – Wednesday, and Friday
4 Nursing Administrative Offices Georgian Building 617 West 168th StreetAcademic Affairs – Second/Third Floors MS ANES & DNP Programs Support: Room 203 MDE Program: Room 319 Academic Affairs (Advanced Standing Requests, Licensure): Room 216
5 CUMC Exchange E-mail AccountsOnce your CUMC Exchange is setup, you must forward your to Forwarding is done through this link: Detailed instructions (including screen shots) are here: If you need assistance, contact the CUMC IT Service Desk ( ). CUMC IT Service Desk Location: HSC 2nd Floor (in the library) IMPORTANT: CUMC prohibits students to forward from the virtual address to a non-Columbia address such as Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo due to information security concerns and to be in compliance with the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) data, HIPAA Regulations, and CUMC Information Security Office (ISO) policies and guidelines.
6 Matriculation Students accepted pending admissions requirements must submit all official documentation to the Admissions office by Friday, June 23 New students are permitted to register for summer courses as non-matriculated students Students not matriculated will receive a HOLD on their student account and will not be able to register for further terms until matriculated
7 ID Card Distribution ID cards will be distributed starting Thursday to students who are REGISTERED Students must bring an official government issued photo ID to pick up CUID (i.e. drivers license or passport) MDE Students 6/1: HSC LL108A/B – Pick up time depends on your group schedule MS ANES / DNP Students 1) 6/1: Pick up in HSC LL108A/B between 1:00-3:30pm 2) Pick up next week in the Office of Student Affairs Exception: If you have a NYPH or CU ID card already, bring your current ID to CUMC ID Center to get your card/access updated
8 ID Center If you did not electronically submit your picture, stop by the ID Center to have your picture taken: CUMC ID CENTER P&S Building, Room 1-405 (630 West 168th St) Registered students can get new stickers from the ID office each semester once registered for the term
9 Nursing Administrative PoliciesOSS will process and/or facilitate requests for: Approved Disability Accommodations Leave of Absence or Withdrawal Once you are registered for a semester, you can only withdraw from your courses by contacting OSS Cross Registration Student Status Certification Requests Internal Doctoral Applications for MDE Students (Application Opens in October – Deadline 12/1/2017) Graduation applications
10 Academic Standards, Policies and ProceduresPolicy and procedures are outlined in Student Handbook Essential Qualifications for Students Code of Ethics & Professional Behavior SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) Grading Standards (including academic review/probation process) Familiarize yourself with these procedures
11 Part-Time / Half-time / Full-time Student StatusStudent Status is determined by the amount of credits enrolled in per term (Students are required to enroll in at least 5 credits per term) MDE & MS ANES: Registration for 5 credits = Part-time status (PT) Registration for 6 to 11 credits = Half-time status (HT) Registration for 12 or more credits = Full-time status (FT) Doctoral Students: Registration for 5 – 8 Credits = Half-time status (HT) Registration for 9 or more credits = Full-time status (FT) Residency courses default to FT status International Students – Must register FT throughout program! Contact to a schedule meeting
12 Student Status CertificationIn certain instances, students may be eligible to request student status certification (detailed requirements in Student Handbook) Students must request certification through the Office of Student Services Must be done each semester you would like to be certified Must request during the Change of Program Period Students will not be certified after the Change of Program Period, and will not be retro-actively certified FT Students are charged full time Student Health Service fees (Student Health Insurance Plan)
13 SSOL View student status by term View and update your addressAll students must have an address and phone number on file with the university Update your emergency contact info Sign up for text message alerts Sign up for Direct Deposit FA note: Students eligible for Financial Aid MUST have a Permanent US Address posted on SSOL Register for your Summer courses
14 Registration Register for Summer Classes on SSOL Once registered:MDE’s ed course info last week MS ANES & DNP students register according to specialty program plans (changes must be approved by Program Director prior to registration) Once registered: Online HIPAA training (due June 9) E-Bill (Summer bill - due June 15) Access CourseWorks Detailed Info in the New Student Guide
15 Preparing for Clinicals & Annual RequirementsRequired Drug Testing (as required) Required HIPAA Training (each Spring) Required CUMC Flu Vaccination (each Fall) MS ANES & DNP Students: Current NYS RN License Clinical Sites may require Background Checks, Child Protection Clearance, and Fingerprinting Name Badges (in addition to CUMC ID)
16 Nursing Emergency PlanIn case of extreme weather or other emergency situation in the New York City area Columbia Nursing will provide emergency information in the following ways: Visiting Columbia Nursing’s website: Visiting CUMC website for emergency updates: Calling the Office of Student Services at to hear a recorded message Also check for s from your instructors (school may be open but individual courses cancelled)
17 Requirements thru next week!Required Forms by Fri, June 2 Student Contract Essential Qualifications for Students Code of Ethics and Professional Behavior Emergency Contact Form Required Drug Testing Complete by Thurs, June 8 Required Training Complete by Fri, June 9 HIPAA Online Training (both trainings) Pre-Orientation Tutorial (if not completed) – Fri, June 2
18 Columbia Nursing New Student Boat Ride Friday June 2 – Be on Boat by 12:30pmSpirit Cruises Chelsea Piers off the C/E train at 23rd Street Boat Ride 1:00-4:00pm (Rain or shine!) TO BOARD BOAT – Students must wear Nursing Orientation Name Badges to check-in at pier for a ticket TRAVEL TO BOAT – Peer Mentors and OSA Staff will meet students in HSC 401 at 11:00am to travel on the subway to the boat ride. Students must be aboard the boat by 12:30pm
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