Columbia University Student Services June Mailing

Welcome to Columbia University.

This website provides you with some basic information from the Division of Student Services and outlines several important steps you must take before your arrival on campus.

If you have any questions, visit the online Q&A tool of Student Services, Ask Us.

Best wishes for the coming year.

Things to Do

• Activate your Columbia UNI and email address.
• Upload a photo for your University ID card by July 20. 
• Review your Student Account Statement online once you have received an alert at your Columbia email address indicating that it is available. Ensure that fall term payment is received by the provided deadline to avoid the late payment charge.
• Complete the provided measles, mumps and rubella record and submit to Health Services by mail or fax before August 31. This form requires a medical practitioner's signature.
• Record your meningococcal meningitis vaccination decision online before registering for classes.
• Choose one of three insurance options: confirm your automatic enrollment in the Basic level of the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan, upgrade your selection to the Comprehensive level, or request a waiver. Do so online before September 30.
• Sign up for an optional Dining Plan or purchase Dining Dollars or a Flex account.
• Review and understand important University policies and disclosures.