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The James H. and Christine Turk Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA) guides and supports undergraduates at Columbia College and Columbia Engineering as they navigate their educations and lives at Columbia University. Individually and collaboratively, each advising dean:

• provides individual and group academic advisement and counseling
• provides information on preprofessional studies, major declaration, and progress towards the completion of the degree, as well as various leadership, career, graduate school, and research opportunities
• interprets and disseminates information regarding University policies, procedures, resources, and programs
• educates and empowers students to take responsibility in making informed decisions
• refers students to additional campus resources

Every undergraduate is assigned an adviser from the Berick Center for Student Advising for the duration of their undergraduate career. Generally, each matriculating student is assigned to an advising dean who is a liaison to the department the student indicated as their first intended major on the Columbia application. When a student declares a major, a faculty member is also appointed to advise them for the next two years. Depending on their chosen major, students may be assigned to a new advising dean who is a CSA liaison to their department. Advising deans regularly refer students to their academic departments to receive expert advice about their engineering course selections.

Preprofessional Advising

Preprofessional Advising is a specialized advising unit within the James H. and Christine Turk Berick Center for Student Advising. It is dedicated to providing information and guidance to students who plan a career in law, business, or the health professions, through individual advising, workshops, and other events related to professions of law and health. Preprofessional advisers work closely with other CSA advisers to support students during their undergraduate program of study. They also provide extensive individualized support to students and alumni through their application process to professional schools.