Welcome Home Columbia

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.

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Welcome to the Libraries

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

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University Life Resource Fair

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

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Speed Friending

Tuesday, Sept. 5
5 - 6:15 PM
In-Person

Make new friends and expand your social circle with the University Life Events CouncilRegister Here

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Religious Life Activities Fair

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

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Yoga

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

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Low-Lapalooza: Silent Disco

Thursday, Sept. 7
6:30 - 8 PM

In-Person

Dance the night away and enjoy Insomnia cookies, giveaways, photos, and much more! Learn More

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Get to Know Us: CSSI

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

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Welcome Fitness Class: Outdoor Zumba

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

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Maps & Snacks at CUIMC

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

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Grad-itude

Tuesday, Sept. 12
11 AM - 1 PM

In-Person 

Office of Housing ServicesStudent 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! 

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Religious Life Information Session

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

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University Life Trivia Table

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

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Financial Fitness Tips & Tidbits

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

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Munch & Chat w/ CSSI Staff

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

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Multi-Faith Fellowship

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

 

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Passport to Columbia

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

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Yoga

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

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Graduate Welcome

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

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Community Impact Open House

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.

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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:
Columbia Quest

Columbia Quest: Scavenger Hunt

September 29, 2023 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM

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.