Columbia University is closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak; please visit this page for general information and resources. Below is a list of additional resources collected by GSAS specifically for graduate students.
GSAS Community COVID-19 Emergency Fund
GSAS and the Arts and Science Graduate Council (ASGC) have partnered to create a GSAS Community COVID-19 Emergency Fund for registered master’s and doctoral students in Arts and Sciences programs who have urgent and time-sensitive COVID-19-related financial emergencies that cannot be addressed by any other source.
News
Teaching
- CTL Remote Teaching Guide: resource page for Teaching Assistants, Teaching Fellows, and other graduate students who are assisting faculty with remote instruction
Research
- FAQ Relating to Research: information about COVID-19 as it relates to the conduct of research, research operations, and sponsored projects
- Libraries Online: digital resources including collections, workshops, and more
Dissertation Defense
- Guidance on defending your dissertation remotely from Ashton Merck and Amanda Grittner of Duke University, and Kyle Godbey of Vanderbilt University
Financial
- CU Food Pantry: food drop-off service for Columbia students experiencing food insecurity
- NYC Human Resources Administration: information about food or cash assistance, emergency assistance to avoid eviction, and other city-provided services
Health
- Vaccine Together: information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine in New York
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: information about COVID-19 and guidance for protecting your health
- NYC Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC: mental health resources for New Yorkers that can be accessed from home
Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start
Six steps for quickly (and realistically) moving your teaching online
Hope Matters
Teaching strategies to support students during this time of uncertainty
Staying Connected in Grad School
How to maintain meaningful long-distance communication
At-Home Networking Strategies
Actions you can take to stay market ready while at home
Virtual Conferences
Advice on giving a presentation online