Columbia University ID Center

Your departmental administrator or departmental human resources representative will need to make the request through the WAFFIL database. This request will create a UNI and an email account, as well as authorize the creation of a Columbia Card. (Please note: that CUIT will not produce a second UNI if your DA is updating your records). If you are unsure who in your department has access to WAFFIL, email us or call 212-854-5883 and we will be happy to assist you.

There is a $15 fee for Special Card issuance. If the department is paying this fee, please make sure that you have a letter from the departmental administrator or departmental human resources representative on official Columbia letterhead indicating the FAS account number to be charged.

Once this has been done, you will need to come to the ID Center in 204 Kent Hall, with the FAS payment authorization letter, cash, check, or credit card, to have your card created and issued. You will also need to bring valid picture ID (only passports and state-issued licenses will be accepted).

Your departmental administrator or departmental human resources representative will need to issue you a letter requesting the creation of a Columbia Card. If you are unsure who is authorized to sign this letter, contact Student Administrative Services at 212-342-4790.

There is a $15 fee for Special Card issuance. If the department is paying this fee, please make sure that the authorization letter from the departmental administrator or departmental human resources representative indicates the FAS account number to be charged.

Once this has been done, you will need to come to Student Administrative Services at 1-141 Black Building – Unit 45 with the signed authorization letter and payment to have your card created and issued. You will also need to bring valid photo ID (only passports and state-issued licenses will be accepted).