Columbia University has shared its first set of documents with the U.S. government as part of its compliance with deadlines under a $221 million federal settlement signed on July 23. The University confirmed that it met the two October submission deadlines outlined in the agreement.
Under the settlement terms, Columbia must provide admissions data and student training materials by October 1. The training materials aim to “socialize all students to campus norms and values more broadly,” according to the deal.
The agreement also requires Columbia to begin publishing public progress reports every six months, starting October, detailing steps taken to fulfill the terms of the settlement. These reports will be developed in coordination with the federal Resolution Monitor and the United States.
A University spokesperson said Columbia “will provide regular public reports on its progress” but did not specify when the first report would be released.
As part of its compliance, Columbia must submit admissions data to Bart Schwartz, an independent monitor overseeing implementation. The data will include information on admitted and rejected students by race, color, grade point average, and standardized test performance.
The 22-page settlement allowed Columbia to recover nearly all of the $400 million in previously suspended federal funding. Acting President Claire Shipman said during an Oct. 3 University Senate meeting that the University had received “almost 99 percent” of its research grants back.
The University has also appointed Jim Glover, senior associate dean for academic administration at the Climate School, as the resolution administrator and vice provost. Glover will begin in November and will file regular updates to Schwartz on the University’s progress.
In addition to data transparency, the deal directs Columbia to review its financial model and reduce dependence on international student enrollment. As of fall 2024, international students made up 38 percent of the total student body, according to Columbia’s International Students and Scholars Office.
During an Oct. 24 Senate plenary, Shipman noted that international applications were declining, saying that families may be hesitant due to the “current political climate.” She added that the University is watching the trend “very closely.”
Following the settlement, the Law School introduced a new application requirement for fall 2026 international JD applicants, asking them to explain why they want to study in the United States. A University official said Columbia College plans to include a similar question in its next admissions cycle.
Under the settlement terms, Columbia must provide admissions data and student training materials by October 1. The training materials aim to “socialize all students to campus norms and values more broadly,” according to the deal.
The agreement also requires Columbia to begin publishing public progress reports every six months, starting October, detailing steps taken to fulfill the terms of the settlement. These reports will be developed in coordination with the federal Resolution Monitor and the United States.
A University spokesperson said Columbia “will provide regular public reports on its progress” but did not specify when the first report would be released.
As part of its compliance, Columbia must submit admissions data to Bart Schwartz, an independent monitor overseeing implementation. The data will include information on admitted and rejected students by race, color, grade point average, and standardized test performance.
The 22-page settlement allowed Columbia to recover nearly all of the $400 million in previously suspended federal funding. Acting President Claire Shipman said during an Oct. 3 University Senate meeting that the University had received “almost 99 percent” of its research grants back.
The University has also appointed Jim Glover, senior associate dean for academic administration at the Climate School, as the resolution administrator and vice provost. Glover will begin in November and will file regular updates to Schwartz on the University’s progress.
In addition to data transparency, the deal directs Columbia to review its financial model and reduce dependence on international student enrollment. As of fall 2024, international students made up 38 percent of the total student body, according to Columbia’s International Students and Scholars Office.
During an Oct. 24 Senate plenary, Shipman noted that international applications were declining, saying that families may be hesitant due to the “current political climate.” She added that the University is watching the trend “very closely.”
Following the settlement, the Law School introduced a new application requirement for fall 2026 international JD applicants, asking them to explain why they want to study in the United States. A University official said Columbia College plans to include a similar question in its next admissions cycle.
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