The Work Exemption Program (WEP) is part of Columbia University’s enhanced financial aid program for undergraduate students in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. Recipients receive a Columbia Grant to support their pursuit of unpaid internships, research projects, and community outreach, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Orion’s WEP experience:
“My experience at Grace McIllvain’s Vibes Lab was life-changing, offering hands-on insight into real lab operations. Thanks to the Work Exemption Program, I could pursue research, gain leadership experience, and connect with experts in my field.”