Carman Hall Arrival Instructions

We’re pleased to announce that Columbia Housing has partnered with a premier student moving service on August 24 and August 25 to ensure that our new students and their families have a positive, comfortable, and welcoming first experience as Columbia Lions. 

This service is being offered at our largest first-year residence halls, Carman Hall and John Jay Hall, due to the complexity of move-in operations required for these buildings. 

Arrival Instructions

Head north on Broadway and turn east onto W. 114th Street. You may need to queue prior to turning on W. 114th Street so please approach from the south as shown in the graphic below. Temporarily park in the unload zone along the north side of the street. Moving support will be provided at the unload zone.

By Taxi or Rideshare: Follow the arrival instructions outlined above if your driver will take you through the unload zone. If you are dropped off near campus, proceed to the unload zone on foot. Moving support will be provided at the Carman unload zone.

By Public Transportation: Proceed to your unload zone on foot. Moving support will be provided at the Carman unload zone.

Arrival map for Carman hall, showing traffic turning east onto W. 114th street

What Happens Next

Show your Lion Pass to the move-in company staff and let them do the heavy lifting!

The staff will unload your belongings into bins labeled with your last name and room number, and take your bins to your room. It may take up to 30 minutes for your items to arrive. Use this time to park your car on an open street or in a garage and then proceed to your Check-In or Welcome station outlined below.

Proceed to the tent outside Furnald Hall to complete Check-In. This location is marked with a triangle on the map above. Refer to the steps outlined on the International Check-In page for more information.

Proceed to the table outside Carman to complete registration for bag drop. This location is marked with a star on the map above. Refer to the steps outlined on the Bag Drop page for more information.

Proceed to the table outside Carman to complete Check-In. This location is marked with a star on the map above. Refer to the steps outlined on the Check-In Overview page for more information.