<div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div><div>Please do not reply to this email as messages will not be received. For general inquiries, please reach out to <a href="mailto:ee-studentaffairs@ee.columbia.edu" target="_blank">ee-studentaffairs@ee.columbia.edu</a>.</div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-62ae9544-7fff-5b64-e143-5adb601d4b89"><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dear Incoming Student,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">On behalf of the Electrical Engineering Department at Columbia University, I am thrilled to welcome you to our graduate program. We are very much looking forward to having you join the Columbia community. Columbia Electrical Engineering is a hub of technology, innovation and research in the heart of New York City and it will offer you an abundance of opportunities. To name a few, you will be taking rigorous classes and you will gain valuable experiences through course projects and lab work. You will have an array of opportunities through internships, research, and job opportunities in New York City and beyond. We are ready for the start of the on-campus program -  and it all starts in August! </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The University is working actively on all potentially challenging issues in regards to students’ arrivals in the late summer. Let us know as soon as you need assistance to make your arrival smooth.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Below is a snapshot of key activities that will help you be successful in this program.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">  </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Career Placement: </span><a href="http://www.ee.columbia.edu/students-0" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Jennifer Lee</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, our Director of Career Placement, Events & External Relations, who is also an EE alumna, will work with you to formulate a career plan, build practical skills and help you launch your careers. Jennifer works closely with recruiters on internship and full-time opportunities for students and partners with employers and alumni to host targeted events including company info sessions, tech talks, and roundtable discussions. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A Career Survey, which you will be asked to complete, will be sent by the Graduate Career Placement (GCP) team in July.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Course Registration</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Elsa Sanchez, our Director of Student Affairs, will reach out to you with important information about pre-registration for your first semester of classes. She will offer you guidance on course registration and enrollment during your time here.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(54,54,54);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Engineering Welcome Day and Orientation: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation for all Columbia Engineering students will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025 and Friday 22, 2025. See more details in  </span><a href="https://www.gradengineering.columbia.edu/new-student-orientation" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://www.gradengineering.columbia.edu/new-student-orientation</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">PDL Program: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has a </span><a href="https://pdl.engineering.columbia.edu/content/sessions" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Professional Development and Leadership (PDL) program</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> - ENGI E4000, a mandatory course, which starts towards the end of August, that will teach you the skills needed to succeed academically and professionally. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Participation is required for all MS students and is tuition-free. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">If you cannot make the summer session, you must complete the program during the semester. Please feel free to contact the PDL team directly (</span><a href="mailto:seas-pdl@columbia.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">seas-pdl@columbia.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">) if you have any questions or concerns.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">EE, CE, and QST Graduate Student Orientation: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">will take place on </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Thursday, August 28th</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, at 10:30AM (at Miller Theater).</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Please check out our </span><a href="https://www.ee.columbia.edu/ee-and-ce-graduate-student-orientation" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">website</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> over the summer for updates</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> on the 2025 agenda (we will continue updating this page throughout the summer). </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Please note that Orientation is mandatory</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">EE and CE MS Student Advising: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Between </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">August 28th and September 3rd</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, all EE MS graduate students will meet with their faculty advisers who will be assigned to you a few days before the orientation. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">QST MS</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> students will meet with their advisors during the orientation.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We look forward to seeing you soon. However, if for some reason your plans changed and you will not join us in the Fall, please reply to this email to let us know.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Congratulations once again on your admission to Columbia Electrical Engineering and we look forward to welcoming you on campus and to an exciting Fall semester.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I wish you a wonderful summer!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Best Regards,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 30pt 0pt 38pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Gil Zussman</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Kenneth Brayer Professor and Chair </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:30pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Department of Electrical Engineering</span></p><br></span></div><div><br></div></div>