New Graduate Student Orientation (Welcome Day)

Welcome Day is Columbia Engineering's new graduate student orientation! It is an integral way to commence your graduate studies. During Welcome Day, you'll learn about important school and university resources, attend mandatory trainings, meet key school administrators and most importantly, meet your new classmates!

Spring 2025 Welcome Day - MANDATORY New Graduate Student Orientation 


Thursday, January 16, 2025

Spring 2025 new graduate student orientation (aka Welcome Day) is IN PERSON & MANDATORY

During new student orientation, you'll attend the following required events:

  • Engineering Student Affairs (ESA) Office's Presentation 
  • Professional Development & Leadership (PDL) session (M.S. student only) 
  • Title IX training
  • Sexual Violence Response (SVR) training