The Center for Student Success was created to support students as they navigate the Columbia experience by connecting them to professional resources on campus and removing obstacles on their way to graduation.
The Center offers several ways for students to find support and to engage with professional staff. Students can drop in for a quick consultation, schedule an appointment, attend a success workshop, or connect with staff online, via email, or phone.
Student Financial Services in partnership with the Center for Student Success can help students answer all financial questions including, setting up payment plans, finding scholarships, understanding financial assistance, and more. Drop in for consultations, schedule an appointment, or email the team for assistance.
All undergraduate students are assigned an academic advisor based on their declared major. Advisors can assist students with developing a graduation plan, registering for classes, changing majors or declaring a minor, and reviewing graduation progress audits. The advisors work closely with faculty to help students fulfill their academic goals.
The Office of Student Belonging and Persistence (SBP) is located on the 4th floor of 618 S. Michigan Ave. and is part of Columbia’s Student Success Team. The SBP team is committed to supporting students as they navigate college life, build community, and develop their personal and social identities. Through workshops, programs, and one-on-one appointments, held both in SBP and in the Center for Student Success, SBP staff create opportunities for students to connect, grow, and thrive at Columbia.
The Center for Student Success helps students reach their goals by addressing barriers to degree completion and providing outreach related to Student Success Alerts and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Our team takes a holistic approach by helping students understand their academic standing, address barriers to degree completion, and connect with resources that support their overall well-being.
The Center for Student Success
312-369-7645
StudentSuccess@colum.edu
33 East Ida B. Wells, 1st Floor
(corner of Wabash &; Ida B. Wells)
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Student Financial Services
312-369-7140
financialsuccess@colum.edu
Login to MyColumbia and click on the My Appointments card to schedule appointments with success staff and academic advisors
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