Columbia University in the City of New York
Our Commitment
Columbia University in the City of New York offers a renowned curriculum fueled by an incredibly diverse student body that hails from around the world. Students from small towns and rural communities across America play an important role by bringing their perspectives to Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus and enhancing the academic and social dialogues that define the Columbia student experience. Through its participation in the Small Town and Rural Student (STARS) Network, Columbia celebrates a longstanding commitment to supporting rural students, their families, and school districts on their path to college.
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STARS Near You
STARS in Anchorage, AK
April 30th 2025, 7:30 am AKDT
Join an amazing group of ten colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country!
Host: Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Notre Dame, Case Western Reserve University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Columbia University in the City of New York, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. LouisVirtual Event
STARS Virtual College Fair
May 6th 2025, 7:00 pm CST
Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer through a virtual college fair!
Host: Amherst College, Auburn University, Berkeley, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, SMU, Spelman College, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of Denver, University of Maryland, College Park, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: College to Career (STEM)
June 3rd 2025, 7:00 pm CST
Every month, STARS College Network member schools host Zoom webinars featuring a variety of perspectives on the academic programs, philosophies, and traditions that make our colleges great places to live and learn.
Join STARS this month to learn more about how STARS member schools support their students as they pursue a wide variety of careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) areas. From astronauts to engineers to zoologists, and everything in between, STARS member schools have programs to set their students up for success in hundreds of different STEM careers. We'll explore the wide variety of resources and opportunities available to you as you think about your future!
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Columbia University in the City of New York, Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech