Parents

Engineering Parents



Parents are an important part of the Columbia Engineering community. SEAS parents are encouraged to engage with the School, offer support, and stay informed. We welcome you and anticipate that this is only the beginning of a long association with Columbia. To learn more about how parents can engage with SEAS, please contact Ryan Carmichael, Parents Program Officer, at 212-870-2404 or .

Stay connected

If you would like to receive our parents electronic newsletter, please send an e-mail with your name and your student’s name and class year to .

Your support makes a difference

You can ensure the continued excellence of SEAS by making a gift to the Parents Fund for Engineering. By allowing the Dean to respond immediately to the School’s most pressing priorities, the Parents Fund has a direct impact on today’s students—including your son or daughter. Make a gift online today by visiting: https://giving.columbia.edu/giveonline

Career Education

Are you curious about how student can find those interesting internships? Are you trying to encourage your student to explore various career opportunities but are not sure where to start? Do you have an internship or job opportunity you would like to offer to SEAS students and graduates? Please visit the Web site of the Center for Career Education (CCE) to learn more about their programs and services.

Financial Aid

For information regarding financial aid, including the recent announcement of expanded aid for middle- and lower-income undergraduates, please visit the Web site of the Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing.

Office of Parent/Family Programs

The Office of Parent/Family Programs serves as a resource to the families of both SEAS and Columbia College students, assisting them with the transition to college, answering questions regarding orientation and commencement, and connecting them to Columbia through various events and volunteer opportunities. Visit the Office of Parent/Family Programs Web site.