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Congratulations!

Congrats on taking the first steps towards your education goals. Have you received your approval email from Guild? If not, don’t worry, you should receive an email within seven days of submitting your Guild application.

If you have received your Guild approval email, double congratulations! Here are your next steps for becoming a Guild student at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps:

Tech Requirements

Students may be required to download software to complete coursework as part of this program and should have access to a personal computer in order to download and access the required software. This software may not be downloadable or accessible on an employer-issued computer.

Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps learners will need the following equipment in order to successfully participate in the program:

  • Personal laptop meeting the following specifications: Windows 10/macOS Version 10.14 (Mojave) or higher (NOT LINUX) CPU: dual-core, 64 bit; At least 8GB of RAM; Hard drive with at least 64GB of available space.

  • Webcam and headphones with a microphone

  • High-speed internet connection (with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 5 Mbps)

  • Second monitor is recommended but not required" for Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps programs in order to complete coursework.

Please make sure that you have the required tech necessary to successfully participate in the program.

1 — Make Sure You're Eligible

Check to make sure you're eligible for your company's education benefit, right up to the first day of of your courses. Go to the Guild home page and check your eligibility status in the upper right-hand corner. For more information about eligibility, contact Guild support.

2 — Confirm Your Spot

Once your Guild application is approved, you'll need to confirm your spot in Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps program for the next start date.

Log in to your Guild account and visit your Applications page to confirm your spot, then either Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps or Guild will reach out to you with next steps.

Be sure to confirm your spot by the 29th day of the month before your start date, or February 27, if the start date is in March, or you will have to start in a later term.

If you have previous education outside of the U.S. (i.e., foreign credentials), there aren't extra requirements to complete at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps.

3 — Create Your Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps Student Account - DO NOT do this until your start date

On your start date, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to create your student account at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps. Remember: do not create this account before your start date, or your tuition might not be covered by your employer.

Please be sure to use the same name, email address, and other personal information you used on your Guild application when creating your student account at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps. Using different information may result in delays for your start at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps.

After you create your student account, you'll be able to schedule your classes (if applicable), or your classes may automatically populate. This depends on your program, so please follow the directions provided by Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps to make sure you can access your coursework.

4 — Complete Your Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps Orientation Process

Make sure to take time to complete the Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps orientation process to learn more details about your program, expectations, and keys to your academic success!

5 — Begin Course Content Within 7 Days

Make sure you begin your course content within the first 7 days of your program in order to stay enrolled in your program at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps. Failure to do so may result in you being automatically dropped from the program or prevent you from continuing.

6 — Chat with Your Guild Growth Coach for Support

Once you’ve passed the add/drop date, you’ll have a chance to talk with your Guild Growth Coach. This is the time to discuss your education and career aspirations, ask questions, and set goals for completing your program at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps.

7 — Complete Your Coursework at Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps

Your Guild support network, along with your Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps support team, will be there to offer guidance and support throughout your program. Don't hesitate to reach out to Guild Support for help or Columbia Engineering MicroBootCamps at guild-admissions@edx.org with any questions you may have!

Timeline for Funding

You can learn more about the timeline of Tuition Assistance Funding by clicking here https://guild.force.com/helpcenter/s/article/How-Tuition-Assistance-works. You'll also want to ensure you are tagged as a Guild student with the school and ensure you continue to meet your employer's eligibility requirements.

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