The 2014 NSOP schedule is now available! To get a sneak peak at the week and what to expect, check out the schedule here.
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Get the NSOP schedule on your smartphone with the FREE Guidebook app! Once you have it downloaded, search for "Columbia University Orientation 2014." We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with all of the functions and adding all of the mandatory events to your phone’s calendar.
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You can also download the Columbia Housing Guidebook to get the scoop on check-in procedures, campus services, and next steps once you’re settled in. Download the app and search for "Columbia University Check In 2014."
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Student check-in on Sunday, August 24, takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Monday, August 25, check-in takes place from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. When registering for NSOP, you also indicated the time-block you plan to arrive. Please plan accordingly!
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When you arrive, Public Safety will direct traffic to designated areas for the different residence halls. Movers and orientation staff will be available to help with unloading and will provide two large cardboard bins and dollies to assist in transporting belongings to your room.
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The New Student website has answers to your questions on how best to pack, what to pack, how to ship items to campus, and much more. Keep in mind there are plenty of shopping outlets in New York City where you can pick up necessities.
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Forgot a fan? Don’t have any hangers? Use the free shuttle bus to Bed Bath & Beyond on Sunday or Monday to buy any household goods, bedding, bathroom accessories, or electronics that you need. Plus, students get a discount with their Columbia University ID! See the NSOP schedule for times.
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There will be temporary unloading areas close to the residence halls. Once your car is unloaded, you may park at nearby garage, but these will fill up quickly! See Columbia's Directions & Parking page and NYC.gov for resources.
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If you previously studied Spanish or French and wish to continue your studies of either language while at Columbia, you should take an online placement exam. Note that the exam may be taken only once. Follow the link below (password is roaree1). It will take no more than 20 -25 minutes to complete.
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You should have received an email from the CSA today with the name of your advising dean. In the next few days, your advising dean will also send you a personal email introducing him or herself. When you arrive on campus, you will set up a time to meet during NSOP for your first advising appointment.
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Some of you have asked how and when you'll get a copy of the Iliad if you weren't able to attend COLUMBIA 101. Simply stop by the CSA during NSOP, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F. To begin your reading before then, follow the instructions in the link below to access books 1-7 online.
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Resources on Campus
For resources once you get here, check out: Columbia College Student Resources and Columbia Engineering Undergraduates.
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