Ready to explore? Get a feel for Columbia, New York City and our campus community with on-demand resources that you can explore anytime, anywhere. Check out some of our recent virtual events, explore our YouTube playlists or page through a publication. Learn more and dive deeper wherever you are, whenever you're ready.
Discover a place unlike any other
Find out where Columbia Blue will take you with an information session from Columbia Undergraduate Admissions. Explore our residential campus in the world's greatest city, learn more about the Core Curriculum's tradition of intellectual discovery and meet a few Columbians along the way.
This information session provides an one-hour overview of Columbia University campus history, the undergraduate Core Curriculum, student life, New York City, research and internships, undergraduate admissions and the financial aid process.
This information session will provide a one-hour overview of Columbia Engineering, including campus history, the undergraduate curriculum, the Engineering for Humanity ethos, research opportunities and tips for applying to college as an engineer.
Join members of Columbia Financial Aid & Educational Financing for a walk-through of the financial aid application process. Students and families will learn more about Columbia's commitment to affordability and our need-based, need-blind and full-need-met financial aid program
Join Columbia Undergraduate Admissions to discuss the Early Decision application process, including how to identify when Early Decision is right for you, special considerations with early programs and advice for finalizing your application. A Columbia admissions officer will review key information about Early Decision before answering attendee questions about Columbia and the admissions process.
See Columbia for yourself
Dive deeper into our transformative curriculum and renowned faculty, beloved community traditions, day-in-the-life student stories, dynamic location in Morningside Heights and in New York City, and our admissions and financial aid processes through our videos. Not sure where to start? Check out our Blue View video series, a video information session provided by admissions officers and Columbia students, broken down by topic. Or get to know the neighborhood with our video tour options.
Welcome to Columbia, where our history of intellectual curiosity and academic inquiry dates back to 1754. Can you see yourself wearing Columbia Blue?
Join Ashley for a quick walking tour of Columbia's Morningside Heights campus, follow along with Sebastian and Kira as they explore Morningside Heights or take a closer look at dining halls and residences.
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Explore at your own pace
With our self-guided virtual tour, you can enjoy 360° panoramic views of Columbia’s beautiful Morningside Heights campus from anywhere. This interactive online walking tour includes stops inside iconic locations such as Butler Library and Low Rotunda, as well as our residence halls, academic spaces and dining facilities. Optional narration is available in English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Undergraduate Admissions Publications
Please note that an accessible PDF copy of the Columbia University Viewbook is forthcoming. If you require an accessible copy now, please email us at ugrad-ask@columbia.edu.
Have questions? Ask an expert.
Want to get your burning Columbia questions answered? You can reach out to current Columbia College and Columbia Engineering undergrads through askastudent@columbia.edu and get their take on all the best parts of their college experience. Or follow along on a day in their life on the @columbiaadmissions Instagram account.
Join Teniola and Edie at the New Student Orientation Program, cheer on Columbia Engineers at the Engineering Boat Contest, and tag along with Sebastian to a performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center.
Find yourself in Madrid with Layla as she studies abroad, enjoy a snippet of Tinashe's Bacchanal performance with Jacinta, and get ready for graduation with Kate.
Recent Virtual Events
Hear firsthand from current undergraduates about their experiences within the natural and physical sciences at Columbia College. Students will discuss both their academic experiences and extracurricular opportunities within the sciences at Columbia.
Hear firsthand from current international undergraduates about their experiences attending college abroad in the United States. Students will discuss their experiences transitioning to college, their college search process, and tips that helped them along the way.
Hear firsthand from current undergraduates about their experiences within the arts, humanities and languages at Columbia College. Students will discuss both their academic experiences and extracurricular opportunities within the arts, humanities and languages at Columbia.
Hear firsthand from current Columbia College and Columbia Engineering undergraduates that come from rural areas and small towns. Students will discuss their experiences at Columbia, their college search process and their transition to life in New York City.
Hear firsthand from current Jewish undergraduates at Columbia. Students will discuss their experiences at Columbia, their transition to life on campus and the resources and communities that have supported them along the way.
Hear firsthand from current undergraduates about their learning experiences beyond the classroom at Columbia, including research, internships and studying abroad. Students will discuss both their personal experiences with research, internships and study abroad, as well as the Columbia resources that support students along the way.
Virtual Programs
Get an an insider’s look at what it’s like to be here in person, no matter what corner of the world you’re in. Engage with admissions officers and current Columbians through our suite of live virtual programs.
Campus Visits
There's nowhere quite like New York City, and nowhere quite like Columbia. Explore our one-of-a-kind campus and get to know our community when you visit.
Columbia Visits You
Columbia admissions officers travel the world each fall and spring, hoping to meet students like you. Find out when Columbia will be in your hometown!
FAQs
Whether it’s finding the right program for you or navigating the application and financial aid process, we’ve got the answers you need.