Countdown To Columbia

In This Newsletter

  • Apply for Pre-orientation (COÖP, CUE, ISOP) Through May 31
  • Important Deadlines
  • Activate Your UNI
  • LionMail: Your Columbia Email
  • Submit MMR Documentation
  • Certify your Meningitis Vaccination Decision
  • Housing Notifications
  • Outside Scholarship Opportunities
  • Important Dates

This is the first of several e-newsletters we will be sending over the summer to share timely and relevant information and help you prepare for your arrival on campus. You will learn about campus resources, our New Student Orientation Program (NSOP), and pre-orientation opportunities, as well as important events, dates, and deadlines.

Cheers,
Columbia College and Columbia Engineering

COÖP groups meeting on the South Lawns

Apply for Pre-orientation (COÖP, CUE, ISOP) Through May 31

During the week prior to orientation, first-year Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students may opt to participate in one of three pre-orientation opportunities: Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COÖP), Columbia Urban Experience (CUE), or International Student Orientation Program (ISOP). Please review the website for more details, and complete your application by May 31 at 11:59 p.m.

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News & Announcements

Important Deadlines

As a new student, you need to fulfill several requirements prior to your arrival. This newsletter and the New Student Website will provide a guide to planning the actions you must take to complete your requirements by the given deadlines--starting with the items listed below!

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Activate Your UNI

Your University Network ID (UNI) is the name and password you will use to access many online services at Columbia. Your UNI is also the first part of your Columbia email address: [UNI]@columbia.edu. Click below and select "Activate UNI or Email."

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LionMail: Your Columbia Email

Once you have activated your UNI, you will be able to access Columbia's secure online applications, including Student Services Online (SSOL), CourseWorks, library resources and more. To check email, visit the LionMail login page.

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Submit MMR Documentation

New students must submit documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) to the Columbia Health Immunization Compliance Office at least 30 days prior to your class registration date (during NSOP).

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Certify your Meningitis Vaccination Decision

You must certify your meningitis vaccination decision through SSOL before class registration. Send questions about this requirement or about meningococcal meningitis and the protective vaccine to immunizationcompliance@columbia.edu.

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Housing Notifications

You will receive an email from Columbia Housing on Monday, June 30, with your housing assignment, roommate information (if applicable), mailbox assignment, and confirmation of your Dining Plan. The email will also provide instructions for Move-in.

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Outside Scholarship Opportunities

The Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing is a great resource when seeking outside scholarship opportunities, such as merit-based scholarships, grants or awards from outside (state, local, national, etc.) organizations.

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Important Dates

May
31
Deadline to Apply for COÖP, CUE, and ISOP (11:59 p.m.)
Jun
10
CU in...London
Jun
15
CU in...Mumbai
Jun
19
CU in...Seoul
Jun
21
CU in...Beijing
Jun
24
CU in...Shanghai
Jun
30
Housing Assignment Notification
Jul
15
Submit photo for University ID card
Aug
1
Submit proof of MMR immunity (30 days before class registration)
Aug
1
Certify your meningitis vaccination decision (30 days before class registration)
Aug
8
Deadline to Sign Up an Authorized Payer
Aug
23
CUE Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
24
ISOP Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
26
COÖP Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
30
Move-in Day One
Aug
31
Move-in Day Two
Aug
31
Family Orientation and Convocation
Aug
31
New Student Orientation Program Begins (through Monday, September 7)
Sep
8
First Day of Fall Semester
Sep
12
Confirm, upgrade, or request a waiver from the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan

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