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Admissions Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Undergraduate Admissions and the University's Visitors Center will be closed starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, through Monday, January 21. Both will reopen on Tuesday, January 22, at 9:00 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions by Regular Decision Applicants

We’ve gathered the answers to questions most often encountered by students applying to Columbia, all in one place.

Campus Visits Suspended During Winter Break

Information Sessions, Campus Tours, and Class Visits will not be available from Wednesday, November 21, until Tuesday, January 22, due to Final Exams and Winter Break. Visitors are welcome to use our mobile-friendly Virtual Tour as a supplement to self-guided tours during that time.

Art of Engineering for First-Year Students

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

Alumni Featured in Forbes "30 Under 30"

Several Columbians earned the distinction of being named to the 2017 Forbes Magazine "30 Under 30," highlighting their achievements in medicine, policy, game design and law.

Columbia Athlete Reflects on Gold Medal Experience

Emily Surloff ’19CC, a member of the Columbia University Women’s Basketball team, participated in the Maccabiah games this summer in Israel and reflects on her experiences and what it is like to win gold.

Lina Puerta's Miller Theatre Commission

Colombian-American artist Lina Puerta shares a piece from her "Botánico Series" as the latest installation in Miller Theatre’s lobby.

Applicants May Now Self-Report ACT and SAT Test Scores

In an effort to make our application process more accessible and affordable, Columbia will accept self-reported test scores for the ACT and the SAT.

 
 

Reflecting on the Columbia Community

Samia Abedin ’19CC's final presentation for Contemporary Civilization illustrates the power of sharing stories.

Admissions and Financial Aid Policies for Undocumented Students

Undocumented students applying to Columbia College and Columbia Engineering will now be eligible for the same need-blind admissions and financial aid policies as US Citizens and permanent residents.

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