July 18 2025

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For general information:

Information Center

303 Lewisohn

(116th & Broadway)

(212) 854-9699

(attended 9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

[email protected]

If you have already submitted an application:

Admissions and Student Affairs Office

(formerly the Student Services Center)

Columbia University
203 Lewisohn
M.C. 4119, 2970 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-6902

(212) 854-9666
Fax: (212) 854-7400

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Counselor: Peter Jamieson

Program Director: Dennis Green
Director's open-door hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 5–6:15 p.m.

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Computer Technology and Applications

Equipment

CTA students who do not already own a PC are encouraged to purchase one before the start of their second full term.
Database Application Development and Design track students must acquire a PC prior to the start of the first term classes.
IBM PCs or compatibles are used in the CTA program. Macintosh machines are not used.
CTA advises that you consider purchasing a portable laptop for use in conjunction with your studies. The prices of powerful laptops have dropped dramatically and, while they are still somehwat more expensive than their desktop counterparts, their portability and ease of use justifies the higher price.

All Tracks:

Database Application Development and Design Track:

Windows NT (Workstation or Server). Must be acquired prior to the start of the first term classes.