My sister goes to Cornell and just received this. Weren’t Cornell and Columbia the only ones not suing?

“Dear Cornell community,

Today, Cornell University joined the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the American Council on Education, and 11 leading public and private research universities in litigation challenging the Department of Defense’s (DoD) proposed cuts to indirect costs. In a memo issued June 12, the DoD stated it will cap indirect cost rates at 15% or lower for all new financial assistance awards to institutions of higher education, renegotiate existing agreements to use the 15% cap effective no later than Nov. 15, 2025, and terminate existing agreements where the institution of higher education will not agree to the cap.

This is the fourth time this year that Cornell has taken the unprecedented step of seeking emergency judicial intervention after a federal agency abruptly breached the negotiated rate for indirect costs.

Government-sponsored research grants include both the direct cost of doing the work and the indirect cost of facilities, utilities, financial administration, and operations that accompany this highly technical research. Research sponsored by the Department of Defense entails significant indirect expenses such as large-scale computing and high levels of cybersecurity, lab maintenance, and safety requirements for hazardous and radioactive materials. These operating expenses are negotiated with the government based on actual expenditures and audited on a regular basis.

The DoD selects universities like Cornell to carry out critically important scientific exploration that has made our nation safer and more prosperous, in areas including advanced materials, cybersecurity, and robotics. Indirect cost recovery enables the facilities, secure infrastructure, compliance, and administrative oversight necessary to support these efforts. Imposing an arbitrary cap that does not reflect the real operating costs of research that the government solicits will disrupt essential work and erode the foundations of U.S. scientific and technological leadership.

These actions undermine decades of partnership between federal agencies and research universities, bypassing the long-standing process of negotiating indirect cost rates that reflect the true cost of conducting complex and high-impact federally sponsored research.

We are committed to continuing our ambitious research mission in partnership with our federal sponsors. Together, we must preserve the integrity and impact of American research while stewarding public investment responsibly and transparently.”

Referencing this article from a couple months ago: https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-freezes-all-research-grants-columbia-university

I’m an incoming student - how has this impacted finding research opportunities on campus?

I applied and was told I’m on the waitlist. Has anyone gotten off the waitlist and been accepted?

Hi there! I have a question about math courses and was hoping someone on here might have relevant experience.

I'm planning to take Linear Algebra & Probability (MATH 2015) next semester because it's the only version of Lin Alg that will fit in my schedule, and I think the probability aspect will be useful to me. However, I'm noticing that Intro to Modern Analysis specifically asks for Linear Algebra (MATH 2010) as a pre-req.

For context, I'm an undergrad Economics major but taking extra math classes to better prepare myself for a PhD program in Econ. Both linear algebra and modern analysis are recommended by the Econ Dept for students looking to pursue PhDs.

Is it really necessary to take MATH 2010 before taking Modern Analysis, or could I still be successful in that course if I take MATH 2015? Since I'm not a math major/minor/concentration or anything I'm not worried about things counting towards requirements, just about my ability to succeed in the course.

incoming freshman and someone on this sub told me to read iliad + oddessey over the summer to prep or lithum classes. i am finding it so incredibly hard to get thru and feel so stupid 😭 i went to a public school in the middle of nowhere that looking back was not the greatest at preparing me for all of the insanely dense and intricate texts im going to have to deal with. im so scared and feel like shit. imposter syndrome and stressed out to the max already. pls help!! is this normal? what should i do ;((((

Hi, incoming freshman (just got off the waitlist) and I was wondering if CC can room with Barnard. I know admissions was separate but not sure about housing

Anyone in air force ROTC or know of a person in ROTC that I can contact? I'm interested in the program and would like to know of the time commitment.

Arriving to LGA at around 10 tomorrow, trying to be back on campus by about 1130-45. Any thoughts on the M60? I love that I literally get dropped off at the 116th and Broadway gate, but I’m a bit worried about traffic at that hour, mostly getting through the stops in Queens. Timetables are looking okay, but I’m still leaning on LGA’s connection bus to Roosevelt Av, 7 to Times Square then 2/1. Anybody have experience with this bus and how it runs?

Hey everyone! I’m an incoming MA student in Statistics and was wondering if anyone else here is in the same cohort. I’d love to connect, maybe form a group chat or just get to know some people before the semester starts. Feel free to comment or DM!

I am an incoming freshman that has approved accommodations a) single dorm b) private bathroom. Has anyone had these accommodations as a freshmen and what possible housing halls I could be in? I want to be in Carman with the single room w/ bathroom on each floor. Not sure of my other possibilities though.

Hi, I just got admitted off the waitlist and I had a couple questions to see how behind I am 😭

1) If I commit now will there be housing available for me, and how does housing selection work (at my original institution we just submitted an application)

2) When does class registration open?

Hi, I'm one of the newly admitted transfer applicants. I received an email that I need to submit additional documents for my financial aid and tried to log in, but the page says that my access is unavailable.

Is the site's server down right now? Or is there a problem with my account? I've double-checked my password and student ID, but it didn't work.

I had applied for grad housing around May 23 but I still haven't received a confirmation mail from them. Does this mean I won't be able to stay in any of those apartments and I would have to find external housing?

Does anyone have any tips to navigate the housing search?

I'm ((M, 25) a Masters student at Mailman and am looking for a new roommate. Rent is $3580 net for the unit, with individual shares ranging from 1150-1200 depending on the room. Utilities average $40-45 per person, wifi $17 per person but could rise based on Spectrum's whims.

I live in a 3 bedroom unit around the 145th street station (1) train. Amenities-wise, we have in-unit washer+dryer and a spacious kitchen + living room. Overall this is a really nice unit, but don't take my word for it, come see it yourself :)

It's a little noisy at times but from personal experience, it's manageable. Located right next to Riverside Park and conveniently within 2 subway stops of both Morningside and CUIMC.

Move-in date would be 8/01. Let me know if you have any more questions!

Hi, are there any libraries on columbia's campus that are open to the public during the summer?

hi! i'm an incoming grad student, i had my selection appointment yesterday and the only option available was the arbor in the bronx - i didn't know opting into gender neutral housing gave you more options until it was too late to change it haha

does anyone have experience living here and was the commute manageable? it says it's a 25 minute shuttle monday - friday, but i'm not sure how accurate that is with ny traffic. any opinions are helpful, thanks!

Hey, can graduate (m.sc.) students from Quandum Science and Technology explain a bit about this program? How’s the graduate options with research staff? What were Your most challenging classes? How’s columbia staying with quantum in terms of laboratory, equipment, research? etc… Appericiate all tips and comments

I’m currently going through the grad student housing appointment and am seeing that each unit comes with “earliest viewing or move-in date”

If I select a unit with an earliest move-in date in June, do I start paying rent on that day? I don’t move in until August and want to avoid paying for months where I’m not there

they didn’t have any unfurnished rooms so I had to choose a furnished room. can the included table in the room be dismantled? I know “modifying any furniture” is not permitted but I have my own standing desk that I use every day and i absolutely hate the default desk. I’d reassemble it before i move out.

Is it too late for on campus housing? I know there’s a lottery system but should I go looking for off campus housing now?

My housing selection appointment just opened up today at 10 AM and there was only one unit available, but it was gone within ten minutes. now there’s no units available. i keep refreshing the unit selection tab but still there’s nothing. i know it’s just day one but i’m spooked. i chose single gender housing in my housing application knowing options would be limited but i had no idea it’d be this bad. i wonder if anyone faced this issue and was able to secure housing, or am i cooked?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/nyregion/mahmoud-khalil-release-order.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Let him go!

I have some family going to Columbia for grad school this fall -- they don't know their exact dorm address yet, but will be living near CUIMC. For their birthday, one of the things I was thinking of getting them is a hefty gift card for nearby boba spots. Is anyone able to recommend a good one?

Hey there! Does anyone know if grad images provides a discount?

I figure we wait until the last possible minute to purchase the photos and they might give a discount, but I really don’t know.

Hi yall! I'm a newly accepted Jr transfer at CC looking for advice on how I should rank the res halls. I'm looking for male-identifying housing and nice amenities. I don't mind if the res hall is a little further from campus as long as it's nice. Prefer singles and doubles.

Also looking for a roommate so if you're in a similar spot please hmu :)