Policies resources - Columbia GSAPP

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Policies & Resources

Please find a directory of GSAPP Policies and Student Resources below.

An extensive repository of policies applicable to Columbia University can be found at universitypolicies.columbia.edu

AI Usage Policy

Columbia University policy states that absent a clear statement from a course instructor granting permission, using generative AI tools to complete an assignment or exam is not allowed.

Credit Transfer

GSAPP’s policies on transferring credit are determined by program, and can be reference at arch.columbia.edu/credit-transfer.

Cross-Registration

Read about details on cross-registration within GSAPP and the University at arch.columbia.edu/cross-registration.

The page also provides information for non-GSAPP students on courses open to cross-registration.

Discrimination & Gender-Based Misconduct

Columbia University is committed to providing a learning, living, and working environment free from unlawful discrimination and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of all of its members. Persons who feel that they are victims of discrimination may find mechanisms for seeking redress on the Non-Discrimination Policy page at arch.columbia.edu/non-discrimination-policy.

Please also see Columbia University’s Gender-Based Misconduct and Interim Title IX Policies and Procedures for Students at universitypolicies.columbia.edu.
To report an incident to the University, please use this online form or email titleix@columbia.edu.
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or call Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.

For questions or concerns related to	If you are a Student	If you are Faculty or Staff

Gender-Based Misconduct (including sexual harassment and assault)	Gender-Based Misconduct Office 212-854-1717 or Title IX Coordinator 212-853-1276	Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) 212-854-5511
Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind	Center for Student Success and Intervention 212-854-6872 or EOAA	EOAA
Any of the Above, or Not Sure	GSAPP Student Affairs	GSAPP Department Chair, Dean, or Supervisor

Doxxing Support

Doxing (or doxxing) is a dangerous form of intimidation involving the publication of someone’s personal information such as their private email, personal phone number, home address, family address, etc. on various platforms in an attempt to frighten the individual and encourage additional harassment by others. Even if an individual’s personal information is not posted, sharing certain information without permission about an individual may still be a form of online targeting because of the implicit encouragement that others criticize or harass the person being targeted.

Please see the Columbia University doxxing support webpage for information on how to respond to doxxing.

Feedback / Complaints

GSAPP is committed to addressing complaints and/or feedback about the following areas: 1) Curriculum; 2) Grades; 3) Student Complaints; 4) Grievance & Disciplinary Procedures. Students with a concern should submit the concern in writing to the Dean of Students at feedback@arch.columbia.edu.

Grades and Grade Appeals

If students have a concern relating to a particular grade or other assessment of their academic work, they may follow the procedures for Grade Appeals listed at www.arch.columbia.edu/grades.

Honor System

Read the GSAPP statement on academic honesty at arch.columbia.edu/honor-system.

Leave of Absence

Upon satisfactory completion of one year in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, a leave of absence may be requested in writing. Requests must be made by December 15 for leaves beginning in January, and by July 15 for leaves beginning in September. Read the full policy at arch.columbia.edu/leave-of-absence.

The Leave of Absence and Withdrawal Form is found here.
Please also see the following University policies:

Ownership of Student Work

The policy regarding the ownership of student work, intellectual property rights, and copyright can be found at arch.columbia.edu/ownership-of-work.

Plagiarism

Students will be asked to do a great deal of written work while at Columbia: term papers and analytic essays of different lengths. These papers play a major role in course performance. GSAPP’s policies on plagiarism and academic dishonesty are outlined at arch.columbia.edu/plagiarism-policy.

Registration

Read about the registration process including add/drop procedures and deadlines, waivers, and withdrawals at arch.columbia.edu/registration.

All GSAPP students (with the exception of Special Students) must complete their initial registration for courses through Student Services Online (SSOL)
Reference the GSAPP Course Listing.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) is used to define successful completion of coursework to maintain eligibility for student financial aid. Read the description of the qualitative and quantitative standards used to determine SAP at arch.columbia.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress.

Also see About Satisfactory Academic Progress on the Student Financial Services website.

Student Conduct

As members of the Columbia University community, all students are expected to uphold the highest standards of respect, integrity, and civility. Read the Student Conduct Policy and related procedures at arch.columbia.edu/student-conduct.

Please also see the University’s Standards and Discipline Policy.

Studio Culture Policy

A supportive and collaborative studio environment that fosters design excellence, creativity and critical thinking is an essential aspect of life at GSAPP for students, design faculty, and staff. Read more at https://www.arch.columbia.edu/architecture-studio-culture.

Studio Lottery

Over the last few decades, GSAPP Student Council has developed the structure and policy guidelines used to conduct the GSAPP Architecture Studio Lotteries. While the administration oversees the processes and checks the final results, Student Council members—two student representatives elected each year from the MArch and MSAAD programs—conduct the lotteries themselves. Read the detailed process at arch.columbia.edu/architecture-studio-lottery.

Studio Procedures

An overview of the Architecture Studio Procedures including the Lottery and Design Review can be found at arch.columbia.edu/studio-procedures.