Check-In Requirements & Arrival Tips
Preparation is the key to a smooth Check-In experience! Review our pre-arrival tips and complete your Check-In requirements to avoid delays at Check-In.
Requirements
- By August 1
- Sign your Occupancy Agreement through the Housing Portal
- Submit a photo for your Columbia University ID card
- Before arrival to campus
- Required: Complete requirements communicated by your School
- Recommended: Obtain property insurance. The University does not reimburse students for loss or damage to personal property for any reason
- By August 1
- Submit a photo for your Columbia University ID card
- Select a Check-In time through the Housing Portal
- Sign your Occupancy Agreement in the Housing Portal
- Before arrival to campus
- Required: Complete requirements communicated by your School
- Recommended: Obtain property insurance. The University does not reimburse students for loss or damage to personal property for any reason
- By August 1: Select a Check-In time through the Housing Portal
- Before arrival to campus:
- Recommended: Obtain property insurance. The University does not reimburse students for loss or damage to personal property for any reason
- EC residents: Review September 4 arrival instructions
- Woodbridge & 600 W. 113th St (floors 6-8 & 11-12): Review key pick-up instructions
Pre-Arrival Tips
- Take advantage of package pre-delivery, August 1 - 15
- Explore other campus resources
- Follow Columbia Housing on Instagram and Facebook