Countdown To Columbia

In This Newsletter

  • NSOP Vlog, Episode 4: Faces of Columbia
  • NSOP Schedule
  • NYC Event: Take Me Out to the Ballgame
  • NSOP Guidebook App
  • Housing Guidebook App
  • Check-in
  • Unloading
  • Shuttles to Bed Bath & Beyond
  • Parking Near Campus
  • Become Familiar with the Hartley Hospitality Desk
  • Know Your Community Standards and Behavioral Expectations
  • Music Humanities Exemption Exam
  • Upcoming Events
  • Important Dates

Dean Kromm

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NSOP Vlog, Episode 4: Faces of Columbia

We are looking forward to seeing you on campus in just a few short weeks!

Watch this video to hear some tips about making the most of your time at Columbia and meet the friendly faces who will help you along the way.

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News & Announcements

NSOP Schedule

The 2015 NSOP schedule is now available! Get a sneak peek at the week and what to expect.

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NYC Event: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Cover your bases as you enjoy a truly New York experience at one of NYC’s prime bucket-list destinations, Yankee Stadium!

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NSOP Guidebook App

Get the NSOP schedule on your smartphone with the Guidebook app! Once you have it downloaded, search for "Columbia University Orientation 2015." We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with all of the functions and adding the mandatory events to your phone’s calendar

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Housing Guidebook App

You can also download the Columbia Housing Guidebook app 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 2015."

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Check-in

Student check-in on Sunday, August 30, takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Monday, August 31, 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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Unloading

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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Shuttles to Bed Bath & Beyond

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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Parking Near Campus

There will be temporary unloading areas close to the residence halls. Once your car is unloaded, you may park at a nearby garage, but these will fill up quickly! See Columbia's Directions & Parking page and NYC.gov for resources.

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Become Familiar with the Hartley Hospitality Desk

The Hospitality Desk, located in the lobby of Hartley Hall, is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with issues such as maintenance and custodial requests, moving bin rentals, keys and locks, and faxes.

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Know Your Community Standards and Behavioral Expectations

Each member of the residential community shares responsibility in establishing and sustaining a living environment that balances individual and community needs. Please read carefully through the Policies section of the Guide to Living.

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Music Humanities Exemption Exam

The Music Humanities exemption exam may be attempted only once during your first semester at Columbia. The exam is being offered on Friday, September 11, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in Dodge Hall, room 662. Email questions to Professor of Giuseppe Gerbino at gg2024@columbia.edu.

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Upcoming Events

Aug
23
New Student Send-Off, Atlanta, GA

Important Dates

Aug
23
CSA Advising Appointments, 8/23 through 8/28
Aug
23
CUE Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
24
ISOP Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
26
COÖP Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
30
Early Move-in & Family Orientation
Aug
31
Convocation, Move-in & Family Orientation + New Student Orientation Program Begins (ends 9/7)
Sep
3
Course Registration During NSOP
Sep
8
First Day of Fall Semester
Sep
18
Fall Semester E-bill is Due
Sep
18
End of the Change of Program Period
Sep
30
Confirm, Upgrade, or Request a Waiver for the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan

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