Official Regulations

Policies and procedures are subject to change. These official regulations were up to date as of May 13, 2008.

Reservation of University Rights

This bulletin is intended for the guidance of persons applying for or considering application for admission to Columbia University and for the guidance of Columbia students and faculty. The bulletin sets forth in general the manner in which the University intends to proceed with respect to the matters set forth herein, but the University reserves the right to depart without notice from the terms of this bulletin. The bulletin is not intended to be and should not be regarded as a contract between the University and any student or other person.

University Regulations

According to University regulations, each person whose registration has been completed will be considered a student of the University during the term for which he or she is registered unless the student's connection with the University is officially severed by withdrawal or otherwise. No student registered in any school or college of the University shall at the same time be registered in any other school or college, either of Columbia University or of any other institution, without the specific authorization of the dean or director of the school or college of the University in which he or she is first registered.

The privileges of the University are not available to any student until he or she has completed registration. A student who is not officially registered for a University course may not attend the course. No student may register after the stated period unless he or she obtains the written consent of the appropriate dean or director.

The University reserves the right to withhold the privilege of registration or any other University privilege from any person with an unpaid debt to the University.

Attendance

Students are held accountable for absences incurred owing to late enrollment.

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.

Academic Discipline

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.

Rules of University Conduct

The Rules of University Conduct (Chapter XLIV of the Statutes of the University) provide special disciplinary rules applicable to demonstrations, rallies, picketing, and the circulation of petitions. These rules are designed to protect the rights of free expression through peaceful demonstration while at the same time ensuring the proper functioning of the University and the protection of the rights of those who may be affected by such demonstrations.

The Rules of University Conduct are University-wide and supersede all other rules of any school or division. Minor violations of the Rules of Conduct are referred to the normal disciplinary procedures of each school or division (“Dean's Discipline”). A student who is charged with a serious violation of the Rules has the option of choosing Dean's Discipline or a more formal hearing procedure provided in the Rules.

All University faculty, students, and staff are responsible for compliance with the Rules of University Conduct. Copies of the full text are available at the Office of the University Senate, 406 Low Memorial Library.

Equal Educational Opportunity and Student Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment

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 available 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 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, MC 4333
212-854-5511
www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa.html

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES

Columbia University is committed to providing a learning environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of all of its members. Consistent with this commitment and with applicable laws, it is the policy of the University not to tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment in any form and to provide students who feel that they are victims of discrimination or harassment with mechanisms for seeking redress.

Columbia University does not discriminate against any person in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs or permit the harassment of any student or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status.

Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's educational mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and harassment do not extend to statements or written materials that are germane to classroom subject matter.

All members of the University community are expected to adhere to the applicable policies and to cooperate with the procedures for responding to complaints of discrimination and harassment. All are encouraged to report any conduct believed to be in violation of these policies. All students and applicants for admission are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or retaliation for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under any of the applicable policies and laws. Subjecting another to retaliatory, intimidating, or coercive conduct for filing a complaint or participating in an investigation is prohibited and may be addressed as a separate violation.

DEFINITIONS

For purposes of these policies and procedures, discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and sexual harassment are defined as follows:

Discrimination
Discrimination is defined as:

  • treating members of a protected class less favorably because of their membership in that class; or
  • having a policy or practice that has a disproportionately adverse impact on protected class members.

Discriminatory Harassment
Discriminatory harassment is defined as substantially interfering with an individual's educational experience by subjecting him or her to severe or threatening conduct or to repeated humiliating or abusive conduct, based on his or her membership in a protected class. This includes sexual harassment, which is described below in further detail.

Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

  • submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's education; or
  • submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or
  • such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, demeaning, or offensive academic or living environment.

Consensual, romantic relationships between faculty and other employees and students are generally not considered sexual harassment and are not prohibited by University policy. Individuals should be aware, however, that these relationships are susceptible to being characterized as nonconsensual, and even coercive, if there is an inherent power differential between the parties, and can lead to complaints of sexual harassment. For further information, students and employees should consult the Romantic Relationship Advisory Statement, which is available online at www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa/docs/romance.html.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Students seeking an accommodation for a disability should contact the Office of Disability Services at 212-854-2388. Information on the services provided by the Office may be found online at www.health.columbia.edu/docs/services/ods/index.html.

Student Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment

The University offers a number of options for those seeking the assistance or intervention of offices and individuals authorized to respond to complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment. Any person who believes that he or she has been the subject of discrimination or harassment may choose initially to deal with the alleged offender directly through a face-to-face discussion, a personal telephone conversation, e-mail correspondence, or letters. In some cases, this approach may effectively resolve the situation; in those cases where it fails or falls short, the individual may pursue the other options provided.

Students with questions as to the appropriate procedure in a particular situation should contact the Dean of Students for their school.

CONFIDENTIAL GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE

The University has crafted a “safe haven” for those individuals who want to approach a knowledgeable person for confidential conversations. Individuals who wish to take advantage of this option may contact either the University Ombuds Officer or a member of the University Panel on Discrimination and Sexual Harassment. These officers are not authorized to conduct formal investigations.

University Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office is an informal, safe, and confidential place to voice concerns. The Ombuds Officer will listen, offer information about Columbia University policies and resources, and help visitors evaluate a range of options for resolving a problem. The visitor selects the course of action, if any. The Ombuds Officer may, with permission, participate in informal conflict resolution and may mediate if all parties agree. The Ombuds Office provides information about formal grievance procedures in other offices and is a resource for any kind of issue, including concerns that fall outside the scope of formal complaint channels. In some situations, the Ombuds Officer may help find ways to convey information while maintaining the anonymity of the source. Discussions with the Ombuds Officer are off-the-record and do not constitute notice to the University. For more information, see www.columbia.edu/cu/ombuds.

University Panel on Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
The University Panel on Discrimination and Sexual Harassment is composed of trained, experienced, and accessible members of the Columbia community. Members of the Panel provide an informal, impartial, nonadversarial setting in which problems can be addressed through confidential counseling or mediation. Any student may approach any Panelist to discuss his or her concerns and seek advice. The Panelist may also meet with persons other than the student to ascertain facts relevant to appropriate resolution of the complaint or to seek an informal resolution to situations in which there are allegations of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment. Discussions with Panelists are confidential and do not constitute notice to the University. A list of the current Panelists may be found online at www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa/docs/shpanel.html.

MEDIATION

Students may choose to resolve their complaints through mediation by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, the University Ombuds Office, or the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School . Mediation is an informal, voluntary, and confidential process where parties can participate in a search for a fair and workable solution. Guidelines for mediation by the EOAA Office or the Mediation Clinic may be found online at www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa/docs/mediation.pdf.

FORMAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AGAINST ANOTHER STUDENT

Dean's Discipline
Student complaints of discrimination or harassment against another student should be filed with the Dean of the school in which the accused student is enrolled. Complaints against students are investigated under the appropriate Dean's Discipline procedure of the accused student's school, with the exception noted below. Students found to have engaged in discrimination or harassment will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion.

Disciplinary Procedures for Sexual Assault
Complaints involving nonconsensual physical contact of a sexual nature by a student against a student must be filed under Dean's Discipline or the Disciplinary Procedures for Sexual Assault. A copy of the Disciplinary Procedures for Sexual Assault may be obtained from the Program Coordinator of the Disciplinary Procedures for Sexual Assault, 701A Alfred Lerner Hall, or online at www.columbia.edu/cu/sexualmisconduct/.

PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINT AGAINST A STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Students who wish to file a complaint of discrimination or harassment against a student organization should do so in consultation with the Dean of their own school; the Dean will identify the appropriate procedure and channels, and assist the student in pursuing the complaint.

PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINT AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Student complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment against a member of the University's staff or faculty should be filed with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Complaints filed with the EOAA office are governed by the Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures on Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment, which are available online at www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/eoaa/docs/nondispol.html. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action is located at 103 Low Memorial Library and can be reached by telephone at 212-854-5511.

Grievance Procedures
Students should consult their school's policy for the appropriate procedure to complain about a faculty member's conduct in an instructional setting. School policies may be found on the Provost's Web page at www.columbia.edu/cu/provost/docs/policies.html.

INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION

The University, at the discretion of the General Counsel, may conduct an investigation independent of or in addition to the procedures provided herein at any time. The investigation may involve complaints or allegations concerning discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment against the University or any of its employees or students.

Statement of Compliance with Laws Promoting Equal Educational Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment

In accordance with all applicable laws and pursuant to its own policies and operating procedures, Columbia University provides for equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. The applicable laws include:

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
    Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the conduct or operation of a school's educational programs or activities, including admission to these programs and activities.
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits the exclusion of any person solely on the basis of a disability from participation in or access to benefits of any federally financed program or activity; it also prohibits discrimination against any person solely on the basis of disability in any federally financed program or activity.
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in public accommodation.
  • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
  • The New York Executive Law, Article 15, Section 296(4), prohibits an educational institution from denying the use of its facilities to anyone otherwise qualified or permitting harassment of a student or applicant on the basis of color, race, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, age, and marital status.
  • The New York Education Law, Section 313, as amended, prohibits educational institutions from discriminating against persons seeking admission as students to any institution, program, or course because of race, color, sex, religion, creed, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.
  • The New York City Human Rights Law, Section 8-107, prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender (including gender identity and expression), disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, or alienage or citizenship status in public accommodations.

Any person wanting to file a complaint under any of these laws should consult the Web site of the relevant government agency listed below:

Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

U.S. Department of Justice
www.ada.gov

New York State Division of Human Rights
www.dhr.state.ny.us/

New York City Commission on Human Rights
www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html

The Romantic Relationship Advisory Statement

Columbia University 's educational mission is promoted by the professionalism in its faculty-student and staff-student relationships. Faculty and staff are cautioned that consensual romantic relationships with student members of the University community, while not expressly prohibited, can prove problematic. While some relationships may begin and remain harmonious, they are susceptible to being characterized as nonconsensual and even coercive. This sometimes occurs when such a relationship ends and is exacerbated by the inherent power differential between the parties. A faculty or staff member involved in a consensual relationship with a student is expected to remove him/herself from academic or professional decisions concerning the student. This expectation arises because the relationship may impair, or may be perceived as impairing, a faculty or staff member's ability to make objective judgments about that student. The Provost has authorized some departments to adopt more restrictive policies, given the special nature of the relationship between their students and faculty or staff. Individuals are, therefore, encouraged to contact their department head if they have any questions about whether a more restrictive policy applies to them. Departments that wish to establish more restrictive policies should contact the Associate Provost for Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action before implementation. Should a romantic relationship with a student lead to a charge of sexual harassment against a faculty or staff member, the University is obligated to investigate and resolve the charge in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures on Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment. Questions regarding this Advisory Statement may be directed to Susan Rieger, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 103 Low Memorial Library, Mail Code 4333, 535 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027; 212-854-5511.

Columbia University Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office is a neutral and confidential resource for informal conflict resolution, serving the entire Columbia University community—students, faculty, and employees.

For further information, contact Ombuds Officer Marsha Wagner or Associate Ombuds Officer Bathabile Mthombeni at 660 Schermerhorn Extension; telephone: 212-854-1234; fax: 212-854-6046; e-mail: ombuds@columbia.edu. Further information is also available on the Ombuds Office Web site (www.columbia.edu/cu/ombuds). On Wednesdays an Ombuds Officer is at Columbia University Medical Center, 101 Bard Hall, 50 Haven Avenue ; telephone: 212-304-7026.

The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The University abides by the provisions of the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This act ensures a wide range of rights, including but not limited to: information about student records that the University maintains, who maintains them, who has access to them, and for what purposes access is granted. The act also permits the University to release “directory information” without a student's consent. In addition, the act guarantees students access to their records and restricts the access of others.

Students who wish to restrict access to their directory information may do so on the Morningside campus at the Registrar's Office, 205 Kent ; students at Columbia University Medical Center may do so at the Registrar's Office located in 1-141 Black Building . The guidelines are available on ColumbiaWeb. Questions about the interpretation of the guidelines should be referred to the University's General Counsel, 412 Low Library.

Transcripts and Certifications

In order to release a transcript, a student must provide written consent. You may obtain an official transcript of your academic record at Columbia University by writing to: Student Service Center , Columbia University, 205 Kent Hall, Mail Code 9202, 1140 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027, Attention: Transcripts.

Please include the following information with your request: current and former names; personal identification number (PID) if known ; schools attended and dates of attendance; degrees awarded and dates awarded; number of transcripts desired and complete address for each; your current address and telephone number; and your signature authorizing the release of your transcript. You may also order transcripts in person at 205 Kent Hall on the Morningside campus (9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday). Currently enrolled students may order transcripts for themselves and for colleges and universities via the Student Services page on the World Wide Web at https://ssol.columbia.edu/. There is no charge for issuing transcripts; however, all students pay a one-time transcript fee upon their first registration at the University. The normal processing time for transcripts is two to three business days. If you mail in your request for a transcript, you should allow several additional days for delivery to and from the University.

Currently enrolled students may order certifications of their enrollment and degrees in person or on the Student Services page on the Web as described above. Certifications are provided while you wait if you come to 205 Kent to request them. There is no charge for certifications.

The Registrar's Office no longer handles requests by noncurrent students, by alumni, or by third parties. Their requests should be made either by calling the National Student Clearinghouse: 703-742-4200; by e-mailing: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org; or by mail: National Student Clearinghouse, 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300 , Herndon , VA 20171 .

Immunization Requirements

Meningococcal Meningitis Decision
New 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 online, 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. Certify your meningitis decision online before registration begins.

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
New York State public health law requires that students taking 6 or more points provide documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) before their first term of study. There are several ways to document immunity. In all cases, the Columbia University MMR form must be completed and submitted to 402 John Jay Hall no later than the specified deadline, which is listed on the Health Services Web site. The blood test or MMR immunizations can be obtained at Primary Care Medical Services.

If you have any questions about these requirements, please e-mail us at hs-enrollment@columbia.edu or visit www.health.columbia.edu.

Immunizations Recommendations
Health Services at Columbia recommends that all students be properly immunized against or have immunity to the following: hepatitis B (three-dose series), varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, and all routine childhood diseases. These immunizations are available at Primary Care Medical Services. Students enrolled in the Health Service Program are no longer charged for the following vaccines when administered at Health Services: MMR, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis Combination A and B, Tetanus-Diphtheria, and Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis. For all other vaccinations, students will be charged for the cost of the vaccine. Vaccinations are available to students not enrolled in the Health Service Program for a minimal fee. For more information, please visit www.health.columbia.edu.

Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) empowers students with disabilities to realize their academic and personal potential by facilitating equal access and coordinating reasonable accommodations and support services for eligible students.

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to policy, practice, and programs that “level the playing field” for students with disabilities and provide equal access to Columbia 's programs and activities. Examples include the administration of exams, services such as note-taking, sign language interpreters, assistive technology, and coordination of accessible housing needs. Accommodation plans and services are custom designed to match the disability-related needs of each student and are determined according to documentation and the student's program requirements.

Registration includes submission of both the Application for Accommodations and Services and disability documentation. The application and disability documentation guidelines are available online and at the ODS office. Students are encouraged to register within the first two weeks of the semester to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be made for that term. Please note that students are not eligible to receive reasonable accommodations until the registration process is complete.

Disability Services Liaisons are representatives from the student's respective school and assist ODS in coordinating the provisions of reasonable accommodations.

For further information, contact the Columbia University Office of Disability Services: 212-854-2388; 212-854-2378 (TTY); 212-854-3448 (fax); disability@columbia.edu ; www.health.columbia.edu. The Morningside campus office is located at 801 Lerner, MC 2605, 2920 Broadway, New York , NY 10027. The Medical Center campus office is located at 101 Bard Hall, 50 Haven Avenue , New York , NY 10032 .

Sexual Assault Policy

On February 25, 2000, the University Senate adopted a Sexual Misconduct Policy and Disciplinary Procedure that can be used as an alternative to Dean's Discipline. Renamed the Sexual Assault Policy, it applies to all students in all schools of the University. The Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault applies to all students, with the exception of those enrolled in the Law School, Union Theological Seminary, and the Jewish Theological Seminary, but including the students of Teachers College and Barnard College. The policy prohibits sexual assault by any student and provides for comprehensive education of students, faculty, and administrators about the issue of sexual assault.

Copies of the policy and procedure are available from the Manager of the Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault, 701A Lerner, Mail Code 2617, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027; telephone: 212-854-1717; fax: 212-854-2728; www.columbia.edu/cu/sexualmisconduct. The policy and procedure can also be found in the Office of the Dean of Students of every school.

Columbia University Policy Statement against Sexual Assault

Columbia University , Barnard College , and Teachers College do not tolerate sexual assault of any degree or kind. The University community is committed to fostering a healthy and safe environment in which every member of the community can realize her or his fullest potential.

The University defines sexual assault as nonconsensual, intentional physical contact of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome physical contact with a persons genitals, buttocks, or breast s . Sexual assault occurs when the act is committed either by (1) physical force, violence, threat, or intimidation; (2) ignoring the objections of another person; (3) causing another's intoxication or impairment through the use of alcohol or other drugs; or (4) taking advantage of another person's incapacitation, state of intimidation, helplessness, or other inability to consent.

Sexual assault is a serious problem on college campuses throughout the country. To counteract this problem, the University provides educational and prevention programs, resources for individuals dealing with sexual assault, and accessible methods of complaint resolution.

The University encourages students who believe they have been subjected to nonconsensual physical contact of a sexual nature to report these incidents, whether or not they choose to file an official complaint. Reporting enables the University to protect the complainant and the larger community by taking appropriate actions.

In recognition of the sensitive nature of sexual assault cases, and the difficulties inherent in reporting them , the University provides students with three options in seeking recourse. To fall within the jurisdiction of the University administrative procedures, the alleged sexual assault must have been committed by a student on a student.

Complaint Resolution Options
A student may choose to initiate disciplinary proceedings though Dean's Discipline, in which case s/he will file a complaint with the Dean of the school of the accused student. Alternatively, a student may choose to file a complaint using the University-wide Disciplinary Procedure. This procedure, established specifically to address allegations of sexual assault, ensures that the members of the committee hearing the case will be specially trained in adjudicating sexual assault. A student who has been found to have violated this policy may be subject to sanctions including, but not limited to, reprimand, disciplinary probation, suspension, and dismissal. A student may also be barred from certain University facilities or activities, or be required to attend education programming. Sanctions are imposed by the Dean of the student's school in accord with University rules. The disciplinary authority of the University is vested by the Trustees in the President and Provost and, subject to their reserved powers, in the Dean of each faculty. A student may seek to pursue a third option, the mediation of sexual assault cases, either through the University Ombuds Office or through the Office of the Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault.

If a member of the community believes s/he has been sexually assaulted by an employee of the University, s/he is advised to contact Helen Arnold, Manager, Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault, 701A Lerner Hall; (212) 854-1717; hva2002@columbia.edu.