This is a place unlike any other—where Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students form a community of bright, curious individuals living and learning together in a truly one-of-a-kind environment. Our students come together from every background and every corner of the globe to engage and explore, to seek new adventures and perspectives, to build connections and lifelong friendships and to pursue a better world.
Living and learning in New York City almost defies description. It’s Wall Street and Silicon Alley. The Met and MoMA. The Brooklyn Bridge and Washington Square Park. SoHo, the Village, TriBeCa, Midtown, Harlem. High finance. High fashion. High hopes and high ideals.
Columbia undergraduate students are guaranteed housing for all four years. In fact, nearly all undergraduates live on campus, and first-year students are required to live on campus. Housing at Columbia offers a wide variety of living opportunities—from corridor-style to apartment-style living, from residence halls in the middle of the main quad to those on quiet side streets only a five-minute walk to the center of campus.
Morningside Heights is a dynamic residential neighborhood filled with restaurants, cafes, shops and hangout spots. It is steps from the Hudson River and bordered by Central Park, Morningside Park and Riverside Park; all the resources of New York City are a short bike, bus or subway ride away.
From the Columbia Arts Initiative (think free museum access and tickets to Broadway shows) to the Center for Career Education (careers fairs, thousands of internship listings and more), Columbia provides countless ways for you to connect with the incredible city that we call home. Hear directly from Columbia students to learn how they've made New York City their own.
500+
student clubs, organizations and teams
40+
social justice and service initiatives
70+
arts and performance opportunities
50+
cultural organizations
Draw inspiration from a city and a neighborhood in constant motion, and a campus alive with opportunity. Tap into energy and ideas inspired by countless student clubs, organizations and opportunities to dive in. Forge friendships, find purpose and discover a sense of belonging all your own.
Whether you want to get to know the neighborhood in person or visit virtually from the comfort of your own home, we’ve got you covered.
