Columbia University Student Services

Introduction

Introduction


Welcome

Welcome to Student Services at Columbia University.
Each day, our division helps students, faculty, alumni and staff get things done across our campuses. Our departments have 550 full-time employees here to provide you with the information, understanding and assistance you need to navigate Columbia.

Visit the Preparedness Site

The Pandemic Preparedness site provides the Columbia community with updates from the working group that has been charged with developing a pandemic response plan. The site has information about the University's plans in the event of a pandemic flu, as well as information about how you can help defend yourself against influenza.

News for Students

Important Information for New Students

Welcome to Columbia University. Before you begin classes, there are some important Student Services requirements that you must fulfill. To learn more, visit the New Students website for the School of General Studies and the graduate schools or Columbia College and SEAS.

Additionally, please review Essential Policies for the Columbia Community.  

Register to Vote

Election Day is Tuesday, 11.04.08. New York State Voter Registration Forms are available in 309 Low Library. To register to vote outside New York state, visit the Congress website. For more information, visit the Office of Government and Community Affairs website.

Dining Dollars and Flex Account

Dining Dollars allow students to make tax-free food and beverage purchases at all on-campus dining locations.  A Flex Account can be used to purchase a variety of goods and services at the University Bookstore, in selected vending machines and self-service copies, in the laundry facilities and at the Hospitality Desk located in 118 Hartley Hall.  Visit the Dining Services website for instruction on how to enroll in these programs. 

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