Dear Columbia families,

Happy July! Over the past six weeks, my colleagues in Student Affairs and I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you at our Summer Advising sessions in New York City, throughout the United States, and across the globe. We share in your enthusiasm and excitement and cannot wait to welcome you to campus for Family Orientation and Convocation in August.

Things are heating up here at Columbia – and I’m not just talking about …

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New Students Website

In preparation for the start of the academic year at Columbia there are several important requirements that all new students must successfully complete prior to their arrival to campus. The division of Student and Administrative Services has prepared a …

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Housing and Move-In Resources

The Class of 2016 has already received their Fall 2012 housing assignments. To assist you and your family in learning more about getting ready for the move to campus, Columbia Housing offers a series of useful websites.

Move-In and …

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Family Orientation 2012

To help you - our parent and family community - connect and get involved with Columbia University, we have planned an incredible welcome and orientation experience. Family Orientation registration will begin on Wednesday, July 25. Please be on the lookout for an email reminder next week.

Sunday, …

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Family Weekend 2012

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Parent and Family Programs on Facebook

Have you been on the Columbia Family Facebook site recently? If not, you’re missing out on some great photographs from Summer Advising and snapshots from other Columbia events. Facebook is also a great way to share tips and information and get …

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Hotels and Accomodations

As hotels are limited in the immediate Columbia vicinity, Parent and Family Programs recommends that you take advantage of New York City by staying in one of our many diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. To help you and your family plan for this and future visits, we invite you to utilize the …

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