WELCOME TO COLUMBIA
Check-In preparations are underway. This page will serve as your hub for all Columbia Housing Check-In information and has been updated following the August 5 Check-In message to Transfer, Combined Plan, and Exchange students.
In the meantime, please review the information and resources below. We can't wait to meet you in September!
Important Dates & Deadlines
Transfer, Combined Plan and Exchange Student Check-In
THE CHECK-IN PROCESS
*If you arrive after 1 p.m., you will check in at the Housing Hospitality Desk in Furnald Hall, located along the South Lawn of campus. Be aware that you may miss new student programming hosted by your school.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK-IN
SUMMER WEBINARS
Life on Campus Webinar Recording
Learn about residential living for Columbia students, including tips for decorating your room and expectations for residential students.
Move-In Overview, August 20
Join our team to learn what to expect at Check-In, including a step-by-step overview of the day and arrival tips.
Review Check-In Messages
Transfer, Combined Plan, and Exchange students received the following Check-In message on August 5.
On July 21, new and returning students received a message about shipping to campus in advance of move-in.
Incoming Transfer and Combined Plan students received this Check-In message on July 1, 2026.