Welcome, Columbia Families!

Columbia families,

On behalf of the deans, the faculty, and the administration of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you and your family into our dynamic community. Columbia offers an undergraduate curriculum in the liberal arts and engineering that is unlike any other, located in the amazing City of New York. Come August, your student will move to campus and embark on an incredible journey, one of which you are a part. I look forward to sharing this experience with you.

Whether this is your first child heading away from home or you are a seasoned college parent, this is a time of mixed emotions. You may have many questions – but fret not, for we have the answers. This email is the first of many you will receive prior to move-in, giving you the information you need to plan and prepare for the journey to campus in August. You will be invited to join us for our COLUMBIA 101 webinars, an interactive online primer to the first year experience at Columbia.

You and your family will also be invited to attend Summer Send-offs, celebratory events that take place in many cities across the country and around the world. Send-off events will give you a chance to meet other Columbia families, students, and alumni in your area and celebrate the newest class of Columbians. Confirmed events will be posted online.

My team in Family Engagement will be in regular communication with you throughout the summer and during the entirety of your time as a Columbia parent or family member. Your student will also receive “Countdown to Columbia” messages throughout summer with deadlines, updates, and insightful student perspectives. Email is our primary method of communication. Be sure to keep your preferred email address up to date so you don’t miss out on the latest Columbia news and information. We also have a very active presence on Facebook and Twitter, so follow along!

I look forward to many great years together, filled with lots of fun, and send best wishes to you and your family over the next few months.

Sincerely,

Matthew Patashnick
Executive Director of Family Engagement
Columbia College | The Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science
Email: ugrad-family@columbia.edu
Phone: 212-854-2446
Web: https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/parents