Columbia University Housing

Eligibility

We offer housing to current CC/SEAS students for either or both summer and interim sessions. Summer housing will be based on availability. Priority in the selection will be as follows: 1) Enrolled in summer session classes. 2) Working on campus. 3) Working off campus. 4) Not taking classes or working. Date of application will then be taken into consideration within each of these categories. Please note that students must be registered for classes as verified by the Summer Session Office before assignments are made. If they are not registered for classes by this date, their Housing assignment will be void. Interim housing is available to continuing students to bridge the gap between two successive housing periods: Spring term and Summer Session I, or Summer Session II and Fall term. Students must be a resident in the terms preceding and following the interim period to qualify. General Studies, Barnard, and non-guaranteed housing students must be either sponsored or enrolled in summer classes to apply for summer housing. If you are a non-guaranteed student currently living off-campus or not enrolled for summer classes, you cannot apply for summer housing. Barnard students enrolled in summer classes must apply through the Visiting Summer Students webpage.

Periods and Rates

Period	Dates	Single Rate	Double Rate
Spring Interim*	May 16 – May 25	$335	$335
Session I in Corridor-Style Housing	May 25 – July 2	$1,350	$1,050
Session I in Suite-Style Housing	May 25 - July 2	$1,450	$1,150
Session II in Corridor-Style Housing	July 5 - August 14	$1,350	$1,050
Session II in Suite-Style Housing	July 5 - August 14	$1,450	$1,150
Fall Interim*	August 14 – September 6	$830	$830

*For Spring and Fall Interim, you will be required to move to a temporary assignment and occupy this room until the end of Interim Housing. You must be able to move during this time in order to be eligible for Interim. Also, please note that you may not leave any personal items in the common areas of your Interim assignment, including the kitchens, bathrooms, and suite spaces. At the end of Interim Housing, you will be allowed to move to your Summer or Fall assignment.

Buildings Available

Possible locations for Corridor-Style buildings include Broadway and Schapiro. Possible locations for Suite-Style buildings include Ruggles, 600 W. 113, Hogan, and River. The final decisions for the locations that will be used for Summer Housing will be determined in April, based on demand for Summer Housing.

Application Information

To apply for Summer Housing, please fill out a Summer Housing Application. Summer Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you apply by Friday, April 3, a non-refundable $50 application processing fee will be added to your total housing bill for the summer. If you register after April 3, a $100 application processing fee will be applied to your total housing bill for the summer. 

Priority will be given to individuals registered for summer classes. All students will be individually assigned by the Housing Office. Students who sign up for ONLY Session I will not be guaranteed Session II Housing and will have to apply again if there is change in required occupancy period.

If you are requesting accommodations due to a disability, you must complete the Disability Housing Accommodations Request Form and submit supporting documentation to the Office of Disability Services. However, please note that this is only a request and approval by the Office of Disability Services does not necessarily guarantee that your accommodations request will be granted. Accommodations are based upon availability. If you are approved by the Office of Disability Services, we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Columbia students should also note that an accommodation made during the Summer does not guarantee the same housing assignment/placement in the Fall. For more information on this process, please consult Disability Housing Accommodation Procedures and Guidelines to be considered for accommodations during the academic year.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that you will be billed from the first day of your session until you cancel and Check-Out, regardless of your actual housing period. Before you leave, fill out a Cancellation Form. Additional fees will apply if you do not comply with set housing period move-in and move-out dates.

All students must officially Check-Out at the Hartley Hospitality Desk before they leave.

The cancellation fees below will be applied upon official Check-Out of your room.

Summer Session I and Full Summer Session
Cancel Prior to May 1: $100
Cancel between May 2 - May 25: $250
Cancel between May 26 - June 15: $250 + Proration according to date of Check-Out
Cancel between June 16 - July 2: No refund

Summer Session II
Cancel Prior to June 15: $100
Cancel between June 16 - July 5: $250
Cancel between July 6 - July 26: $250 + Proration according to date of Check-Out
Cancel between July 27 - August 14: No Refund