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Watching over Low Plaza is Alma Mater, a bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French, famous for his statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Alma Mater is also the subject of many Columbia legends, including that the first student in every new class to find the hidden owl on the statue will be the class valedictorian.

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Plan Your Visit

Undergraduate Admissions and the Visitors Center are excited to welcome prospective students and families to campus for in-person campus tours. Led by current undergraduate students, these outdoor-only tours will provide insight into the Columbia experience and provide the opportunity to safely see our Morningside Heights campus. Registration for fall 2021 tours is available now.

A Message for Prospective Students - Fall 2021

For prospective students considering Columbia, the uncertainty caused by the ongoing global pandemic may have generated many questions in your college search and application process, and we hope to address some of your concerns.

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One-Year Extension of Test-Optional Admissions for 2021-2022

In response to continued disruptions to standardized testing availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia is extending our test-optional policy for one year, effective for first-year and transfer applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering for the fall of 2022. 

Estimate Your Net Cost using the MyinTuition Calculator

An education at Columbia is more affordable than you think. The MyinTuition tool can help you anticipate your college costs and estimate your eligibility for need-based scholarships. 

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Virtual Visit Programming for Fall 2021

Columbia Undergraduate Admissions and the Visitors Center have expanded Virtual Visit programming for  Fall 2021. From your couch or your car, from a family computer or a phone, you'll be able to connect with our community to learn about what makes Columbia University a place unlike any other. We invite prospective students and families to learn more about our virtual information sessions, student panels, live virtual tours and Q&A chats.

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Connect with Us on Social Media

Undergraduate Admissions is on Social Media! Follow us to learn more about life at Columbia and the application process.

Easier Fee Waiver Eligibility Process for Applicants

We believe that college costs, including application fees, should not be a barrier to access. If you are interested in applying to Columbia and our application fee is a significant financial burden for your family, we will simply waive it. We invite students to use our simple fee waiver eligibility form to check if they qualify. 

Art of Engineering for First-Year Students

Learn about the five pillars of the Art of Engineering course for first-year Columbia Engineering students.

Columbia Supports Undergraduate Well-Being through Live Well | Learn Well Initiative

Live Well | Learn Well aims to create a campus culture that values and promotes individual well-being and a healthy community for undergraduates at Columbia University, and offers a website that serves as a resource for students.

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Students' Right to Protest

Columbia has been inspired by the global rise of voices reacting to recent violent acts of anti-Black racism and standing up for equality and justice. Columbia Undergraduate Admissions supports students who are responding to and peacefully protesting against systemic racism and violence against the Black community.

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From the Lion's Mouth

“One of my favorite things about Columbia is that no matter the time of year, I will run into someone I know from school throughout the city. Morningside Heights is a fantastic place because it’s lively enough to enjoy but quiet enough to study and sleep. It’s a great base for exploring the rest of the subway because of the 1 train; at the end of the night after visiting a gallery in Chelsea or going to a concert in Brooklyn, you know that your little Columbian niche is just a subway ride away.”

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