It’s almost time to welcome you to campus! To have the best experience possible, follow the instructions outlined in this message.
Review Your Building’s Arrival Instructions
Plan to arrive at your assigned time and proceed to your building’s unload zone on the day of your arrival (Check-In or Bag Drop). The unload zone is where you will temporarily park your car while you unload your items.
Each building has specific arrival instructions on how you should approach the unload zone:
Streets around your building may be closed to parking to facilitate move-in. While you may park temporarily in the unload zones to unpack your belongings, all day parking in those locations will not be allowed. You may find street parking in the area or in a local parking garage.
U-hauls are not allowed in unload zones.
If Arriving by Taxi or Rideshare
Follow the instructions outlined for your building. If you are dropped off near campus, proceed to the unload zone on foot.
If Arriving by Public Transportation (Subway/Bus)
Please proceed to the unload zone on foot. Moving bins will be available at unload zones to help with your belongings.
Look Out for the Lion Pass
The Lion Pass is a digital document that lists your arrival time, building and room number. It will become available in the Housing Portal on August 21. You may need to present a digital copy of your Lion Pass at Check-In. Please plan accordingly.
What Comes Next
On August 21, we will notify you that your Lion Pass is available, as well as send important pre-arrival reminders.
Check-In Webinar & More Resources
Join us on August 8 at 10 a.m. to learn more about Check-In! We’re hosting a virtual webinar as part of the Countdown to Columbia summer programming and will provide a detailed overview of what to expect at move-in. Registration is required.
More resources: