Welcome Home Columbia
We hope you’ll join us for Welcome Home Columbia, happening January 17-20! This series of events for all students across all schools and campuses is a University Life tradition to connect you with resources and your peers at the beginning of each semester.
Spring Welcome Events
January 17-20

Tuesday, Jan. 17
12 - 1 PM
In-Person
This affinity space will bring BIPOC students together to network, engage and socialize. All students are welcome. Register here.

Tuesday, Jan. 17
12 - 4 PM
In-Person
Stop by our table in Butler Library to see how much you know about Columbia University and try your luck at answering one of our trivia questions! Learn more.

Tuesday, Jan. 17
5 - 6 PM
In-Person
Design your own school-spirit themed button and enter our button design competition for a chance to win University Life swag. Register here.

Wednesday, Jan. 18
12 - 1PM
Virtual
Student Financial Services will answer your questions about financial aid, budgeting, and University resources. Register here.

Wednesday, Jan. 18
4 - 5 PM
In-Person
This affinity space will bring LGBTQ+ students together to network, engage and socialize. Register here.

Wednesday, Jan. 18
6 - 7:30 PM
Virtual
Meet new people, make connections, and participate in group activities for a chance to win swag. Register here.

Thursday, Jan. 19
12:00 - 1:30 PM
In-Person
Meet students from across the university as you get creative and share your aspirations for the new year. Register here.

Thursday, Jan. 19
4 - 5 PM
In-Person
This affinity space for the disability community will bring students together to network, engage and socialize. Register here.

Thursday, Jan. 19
7:00 - 8:00 PM
In-Person
Take a break to relax with yoga in Earl Hall, hosted by Religious Life. Learn more.

Friday, Jan. 20
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
In-Person
Find QR codes and solve riddles to explore Columbia's incredible resources and learn about our Morningside and/or our CUIMC campuses. Find all the clues and you’ll win University Life swag and other prizes. Register here.

Friday, Jan. 20
12 - 2 PM
In-Person
Meet and connect with Poet Ambassadors from Free Minds Book Club to read and offer feedback on poems written by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults. Register here.
Sponsors of Welcome Home Columbia
University Life would like to share a special thanks to all schools, central units and offices for their support and participation in Welcome Home Columbia Spring 2023, including:
Alice! Health Promotion, Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library, Butler Library, CC/SEAS Undergrad Student Life, Center for Student Success and Intervention, Columbia Health, Community Impact, CUIMC Bookstore, CUIMC Faculty Club, Disability Services, Mailman School of Public Health, School of International and Public Affairs, Student Financial Services, Student Services Center, and Religious Life.
Highlights from Welcome Home Columbia Fall 2022
Check out this video or learn more about the events we held during Welcome Home Columbia Fall 2022.
Missed the fun this Fall? We hope to see you at one of our Spring Welcome Home Columbia events.