Columbia University Student Services June Mailing

Welcome

Welcome

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, at http://askus.columbia.edu/.

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 after August 18 and ensure that fall term payment is received by September 11 to avoid the late payment charge. Once the statement is available, an alert will be sent to your Columbia email address.
  • Complete the provided measles, mumps and rubella record and submit to Health Services by mail or fax before August 31.
  • 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.
  • Submit a Minor Authorization Form (if applicable) before August 31 to Health Services.
After you receive the Housing Incoming Students Welcome email later this summer:
  • Complete your Housing Assignment Occupancy Agreement online by July 31.
  • Review and confirm your Dining Plan choice noted in the email you'll receive. Purchase optional Dining Dollars or a Flex account.