First-Year Check-In

WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST YEAR AT 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 email communication sent on Tuesday, August 1, with arrival instructions for Check-In and Bag Drop Day. 

Please review the information and resources below. We can't wait to meet you!

NSOP volunteer greeting a student

LOOK OUT FOR YOUR LION PASS

A student showing his Lion Pass on his phone to a Housing staff member
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Every student will receive a digital Lion Pass. The Lion Pass is a document that lists your arrival time, building and room number. It will become available through the Housing Portal in late August. 

On the day of your arrival, you may need to present your Lion Pass. Please plan accordingly. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK-IN

Review step-by-step instructions of what to expect upon arrival.

Bag Drop - August 26

Bag Drop is only available to those who have confirmation in the Housing Portal.

International Student Check-In - August 26

Check-In Day for international students only.

General Check-In - August 27

Formal Check-In Day for domestic students and students who participated in Bag Drop.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Get Excited for Check-In

FIRST-YEAR BUILDINGS

Learn more about your residence hall by clicking on the tiles below.