Office of Academic Planning

Capital Project Requests

Complete the Capital Project Request Form to submit a capital project request.

Note: This form is domain-locked to <tc.columbia.edu> and can only be viewed if your browser is logged into TC g-mail.

Review Process

Before starting this form, please keep in mind the following:

• For infrastructural emergencies (e.g., leaks, paint chipping), submit a work order or contact the Office of Facilities Management at 212-678-3010.
• The Capital Planning Committee reviews all capital project requests, usually meeting monthly during the fall/spring semesters.
  • You can expect to receive a response within 5-6 weeks, depending on request volume and complexity.
• Submitting the form does not guarantee project or funding approval. You may be contacted to provide additional information.
• Requests are evaluated based on criticality, alignment with institutional strategic priorities, and available resources.
• While requests for the current academic year continue to be reviewed, decisions for large projects are typically made for the upcoming fiscal year to allow for sufficient coordination with minimal campus disruption.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions or experience technical issues, please feel free to contact us.

Administrative Space Requests

Complete the Space Request Form to request additional space for faculty and/or administrative staff.

Note: This form is domain-locked to <tc.columbia.edu> and can only be viewed if your browser is logged into TC g-mail.

Review Process

Before starting this form, please keep in mind the following:

• The Office of Academic Planning reviews submissions monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
  • You can expect to receive a response in 5-6 weeks depending on the volume of requests.
• Submitting this form does not guarantee an assignment.
  • Institutional space is a finite resource. A major priority is ensuring its efficient and responsible use to minimize unnecessary expansion across the College.
  • Requesters should thoroughly assess their current space usage and to consider opportunities for consolidation and/or reorganization to meet space needs.
• Requests are evaluated on criticality and availability, and current space usage.
  • You may be asked to provide additional information about your request and/or an audit of your current space usage.
  • Space requests for new employees should include the official letter of employment, which can be uploaded in the form.
• While requests for the current academic year continue to be reviewed, space assignments are typically made for the upcoming academic year to allow sufficient time for coordination with minimal campus disruption.