Combined Plan, Transfer and Exchange Student Check-In

WELCOME TO COLUMBIA

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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!

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Important Dates & Deadlines

THE CHECK-IN PROCESS

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1. Arrive on September 1

Select your preferred arrival time on Check-In Day, September 1. Timeslots are available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.*

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2. Check-In at Your Assigned Station

Find your Check-In Station. When you Check-In, you will receive your CUID, which will be encoded with building access and, in most buildings, will also function as your room key. You may also pick up a hard key, depending on your building. Moving bins or street closure curbside drop-off to help you transport belongings to your building.

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3. Proceed to Your Room

Before you unpack your belongings, complete the Room Condition Report (RCR). You will receive more information about the RCR at Check-In.

*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.

Map of Check-In Stations & Resources

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.