Room Selection for Rising Seniors

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Changes to the Room Selection process may impact your experience.

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Learn About

Eligibility
Point Values, Lottery Numbers & Appointment Times
Participating as a Group
Participating as an Individual
Guaranteed Assignment List
Open Housing
Study Abroad
Living with Barnard Students

Instructions & Support

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Info Session

Watch a recording of the Info Session hosted for Rising Seniors.

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Registration Instructions

Review step-by-step registration instructions.

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Selection Instructions

Review step-by-step selection instructions.

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Support

If you need assistance, contact the Columbia Housing Office at 212-854-2946 or [email protected].

Dates & Deadlines

There are no upcoming events.
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Are you part of a pre-assigned population?

Students who are part of these groups must register their housing intent.

However, as they are assigned to a room before online Room Selection begins, they will not participate in Room Selection.

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Disability Housing Accommodations & DA Riders

Students whose disabilities substantially limit their ability to live in Columbia’s traditional housing arrangements can request an accommodation through the Disability Housing Accommodations Registration Form.

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RAs and RA Riders

RA assignments are made by Residential Life. In most buildings, RAs can choose one other person to live with them. These residents are known as RA Riders.

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SICs & FSLs

Students must apply to live in Special Interest Communities and fraternities and sororities.

Typical Senior Residence Halls

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