WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST YEAR AT COLUMBIA
Check-In preparations are underway. This page will serve as your hub for all Columbia Housing Check-In information and has been updated with arrival instructions for Check-In and Bag Drop Day.
Please review the information and resources below. We can't wait to meet you!
LOOK OUT FOR YOUR LION PASS
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 is only available to those who have confirmation in the Housing Portal.
Check-In Day for international students only.
Formal Check-In Day for domestic students and students who participated in Bag Drop.
Review Your Arrival Instructions
Watch Our Summer Series Webinars
The Columbia Housing team hosted two webinars as part of the Countdown to Columbia Summer Series. Watch the Move-In Webinar recording for an overview of what to expect at Check-In and the Life in the Residence Halls Webinar recording to learn about expectations for residential students.
