Welcome Home Columbia
Join us for Welcome Home Columbia! This series of events for all students is a University tradition to connect you with resources and your peers at the beginning of each semester.
Welcome Home Columbia
September 5-15, 2023
All events below are in Eastern Time, free, and open to all students.

Monday, Aug. 28 - Monday, Sept. 11
Weekdays, 11 AM - 5 PM
In-Person
Meet library staff, grab giveaways, and gather information about how to make the most of your Libraries! Learn more

Tuesday, Sept. 5
11 AM - 2 PM
In-Person
Join us at Butler Plaza to get free swag, discover resources, hear about upcoming events, and more! Learn More

Tuesday, Sept. 5
5 - 6:15 PM
In-Person
Make new friends and expand your social circle with the University Life Events Council! Register Here

Wednesday, Sept. 6
3 - 5 PM
In-Person
Stop by for ice cream and an opportunity to learn about Religious Life's multi-faith resources. Learn More

Thursday, Sept. 7
7 - 8 PM
In-Person
Religious Life invites you to take a break and relax with yoga in Earl Hall. Learn More

Thursday, Sept. 7
6:30 - 8 PM
In-Person
Dance the night away and enjoy Insomnia cookies, giveaways, photos, and much more! Learn More

Friday, Sept. 8
1 - 2 PM
Virtual
Meet staff members from the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) and learn about how they can support you during your time at Columbia. Register Here

Friday, Sept. 8
5 - 6 PM
In-Person
Have fun and get moving at this outdoor fitness class! All fitness levels are welcome. Register here

Monday, Sept. 11
5 - 6 PM
In-Person
Stop by our table at 50 Haven to grab a snack and a campus map! Learn More

Tuesday, Sept. 12
11 AM - 1 PM
In-Person
Office of Housing Services, Student Well-Being Collective, and the Narrative Medicine StudioLab DrawingBoard are collaborating to distribute gratitude cards! Stop by 50 Haven Ave Lobby to decorate cards and begin the new school year with some gratitude!

Tuesday, Sept. 12
7 - 8:30 PM
In-Person
Connect with new and returning students and learn about Religious Life resources on campus over a meal in Earl Hall. Register Here

Wednesday, Sept. 13
11 AM - 2 PM
In-Person
How much do you know about Columbia University and our campus resources? Stop by our table in Butler Library and answer a question correctly to win a prize. Learn More

Wednesday, Sept. 13
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Virtual
Join Student Financial Services to learn tips and resources to plan for the future and address immediate and long-term financial challenges. Register Here

Wednesday, Sept. 13
3 PM - 4 PM
In-Person
Join the CSSI team for snacks and a conversation about how to navigate conflicts, the proper usage of artificial intelligence, and more. Register Here

Wednesday, Sept. 13
7 - 8:30 PM
In-Person
Students from all schools and all traditions are welcome to join Religious Life for dinner, discussion, and multi-faith dialogue. Register Here

Thursday, Sept. 14
6:30 - 8 PM
In-Person
Kick-start the fall semester with University Life Events Council's Passport to Columbia! All are welcome at this celebration of our international community. Register Here

Thursday, Sept. 14
7 - 8 PM
In-Person
Religious Life invites you to take a break and relax with yoga in Earl Hall. Learn More

Friday, Sept. 15
10 AM - 6 PM
Hybrid
University Life invites graduate and professional school students from all programs and fields of studies to a one-day welcome event. Register here

Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sunday, Sept. 17, 2 - 4 PM
In-Person
Stop by Lerner 555 to learn about Community Impact and service opportunities in the Morningside Heights, Harlem, and Washington Heights community.

Welcome Home Columbia Meet & Greets
Come enjoy some light refreshments and connect with students with shared identities and experiences! All students are welcome.
Upcoming Meet & Greets Include:
Tuesday, Sept. 5
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Thursday, Sept. 7
5 - 6 PM
Friday, Sept. 8
12 - 1 PM
Friday, Sept. 8
3 - 4 PM
Monday, Sept. 11
12 - 1 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 12
12 - 1 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 12
5 - 6 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 13
1 - 2 PM
Thank you to all of our Fall 2023 Welcome Home Columbia campus partners:
- 50 Haven Avenue
- Arts Initiative at Columbia University
- Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library
- Butler Library
- Center for Student Success and Intervention
- Columbia Alumni Association
- Columbia School of Nursing
- Columbia Health
- Columbia University Bookstore
- International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
- Italian Academy
- Gender Based Misconduct Office (GBMO)
- Mailman School of Public Health
- Narrative Medicine StudioLab DrawingBoard
- Office of Housing Services
- Office of the President
- Ombuds Office
- Physical Education & Recreation Program (PEREC)
- Public Safety
- Religious Life
- University Registrar
- Uris Hall
- Student Financial Services
- Student Health on Haven
- Student Well-Being Collective
Highlights from Past Welcome Home Columbia Events
Check out this video to learn more about the events we held during Welcome Home Columbia Fall 2022.
Missed the fun last Fall? We hope to see you at one of our Welcome Home Columbia events this year.