SEAS Student Handbook 2020-2021

consultation, virtual drop-in hours, registration guidelines and additional information. For
questions or to make an appointment, email disability@columbia.edu.
Alice! Health Promotion
Alice! Health Promotion offers health education appointments and programs to help
connect students with information and resources to make informed decisions about a
broad range of health related topics. From stress management, time management to
sleep hygiene, Alice! is a great resource for student’s well-being. Alice! also offers
assistance with examining their drinking and other drug-use behavior in a judgementfree
environment, Alice! offers virtual BASICS appointments by self, soft, and mandated
referrals. To make a virtual appointment, email alice@columbia.edu.
GHAP Gay Health Advocacy Project
GHAP offers support for students of all genders and orientations with any sexual
health-related concerns, such as guidance on HIV testing and treatment
management, PrEP and PEP consultations, STI testing information, and birth
control education. To make a virtual appointment, call 212-854-6655 or email
ghap@columbia.edu.
Sexual Violence Response
Sexual Violence Response (SVR) offers trauma-informed, confidential support through
crisis counseling/intervention, advocacy, prevention, and outreach. SVR Advocates are
available 24/7 year-round via the Sexual Violence Response Helpline. Call 212-854-
HELP/4357 to speak with an Advocate. Students may also call the helpline 24/7 for crisis
intervention, options for reporting, seeking medical help, and safety planning. To
schedule an in-person appointment (available in Lerner 700 only), a virtual
appointment, or to speak with SVR staff, call 212-854-3500 or email
svresponse@columbia.edu. Students may also drop-in at the Lerner Hall location during
regular business hours.
Immunization Compliance
There are two immunization documentation requirements that all students - regardless
of credit load - must meet before registering for classes:
1. Measles, mumps, and rubella (required by New York State public health law and
University policy).
2. Meningitis vaccine or certification that you have declined to receive it.
3. *Influenza/"flu:" In light of the continuing pandemic and the coming flu season, flu
vaccines are mandatory for students who are on campus (living in Columbia
housing or off-campus) in the 2020-2021 academic year. Columbia Health will be
providing no-cost* flu vaccination opportunities at the start of fall term. Vaccines are
at no cost when provided by Columbia Health. Columbia will not reimburse students
that receive vaccines elsewhere.
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