Dear Columbia families,

We are thrilled that your student has decided to participate in the International Student Orientation Program (ISOP)! It may be hard to believe that he or she will soon make the move to become an official resident at Columbia. We understand that this is a significant time of change for you as well. To assist with your transition into the Columbia family, we will host a variety of activities for families while your student is busy. Our program will give you the chance to connect with many of the resources that are here for your son or daughter. We invite you to register today! While there is no fee to participate, letting us know of your plans by August 1 will help us to plan appropriately.

Eventbrite - 2016 ISOP Family Orientation

If your schedule allows, we hope that you will also join us for additional Family Orientation programming on Sunday, August 28 and Monday, August 29. You will receive a detailed schedule of events (from Thursday, August 25, through Monday, August 29) when you arrive at check-in, but for your convenience, the check-in location is included below:

Thursday, August 25: Move-in Day for ISOP participants

  • ISOP Family Orientation check-in and schedule pickup, 9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. on Butler Plaza West

Family Orientation events will conclude with a reception after Convocation, which takes place on Monday, August 29, at 2:30 p.m. This event, full of pomp and circumstance, serves as your official welcome to Columbia. For those who are unable to attend and for family members back home, Convocation will be webcast live online.

Following Convocation, Family Engagement will host a family reception at 4:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Matthew Patashnick and Sue Jordan
Family Engagement
Columbia College | Columbia Engineering
Phone: 212-854-2446
Email: ugrad-family@columbia.edu