Columbia Visits You

Throughout the academic year, representatives from Undergraduate Admissions travel extensively to introduce Columbia University to prospective students. In addition to the many individual high school visits that take place around the world, Columbia partners with other colleges and universities to hold public group information sessions in different regions.

These events provide prospective students and families with a brief introduction to each participating school and the opportunity to learn more about the college admissions process broadly. Group information sessions include a brief overview of each institution, information on admissions and financial aid and a chance to ask questions of admissions representatives. Virtual group sessions and programs are also available during the fall and spring semesters.

Upcoming Sessions

Columbia is currently on the road!

Register for upcoming events by region below.

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A decorative cauldron with a lion on Columbia's campus

Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, September 14 through September 18

Join representatives from Brown, Columbia, the University of Chicago and Vanderbilt to learn about finding your perfect fit. Stops include:

  • Northern VA, Saturday, September 14
  • Richmond, Sunday, September 15
  • Raleigh/Durham, Monday, September 16
  • Greenville, SC, Tuesday, September 17
  • Charlotte, Wednesday, September 18

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East Coast, September 15 through September 19

Join DiscoveringU at an upcoming event to hear from representatives from Columbia, the University of Chicago, University of Texas, University of Michigan and Yale. Stops include:

  • Boston, Sunday, September 15
  • New Jersey, Monday, September 16
  • New York City, Tuesday, September 17
  • Philadelphia, Wednesday, September 18
  • Washington D.C., Thursday, September 19

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Southeast, September 16 through September 19

Join Columbia and over ten other members of the Small-Town and Rural Students (STARS) College Network for mini college fairs and information sessions on topics like holistic review, financial aid and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Stops include:

  • Tallahassee, FL, Monday, September 16
  • Enterprise, AL, Tuesday, September 17
  • Albany, GA, Wednesday, September 18
  • Statesboro, GA, Thursday, September 19

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The Scholar's Lion statue

West Coast, September 21 through September 25

Join representatives from Brown, Columbia, the University of Chicago and Vanderbilt to hear more about the academic programs, philosophies and traditions that make our colleges a home for students. Stops include:

  • San Francisco, Saturday, September 21
  • Oakland, Sunday, September 22
  • San Jose, Monday, September 23
  • Sacramento, Tuesday, September 24
  • Salt Lake City, Wednesday, September 25

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West Coast, September 28 through October 1

Discover Columbia, the University of Chicago, University of Texas, University of Michigan and Yale at a group information session. Stops include:

  • Sacramento, Saturday, September 28
  • San Jose, Sunday, September 29
  • Portland, Monday, September 30
  • Boise, Tuesday, October 1

Register

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Students laughing on South Lawn

Texas, October 19 and 20

Join the Deans of Admissions from Brown, Columbia, the University of Chicago and Vanderbilt in Texas. Stops include:

  • Dallas, Saturday, October 19
  • Austin, Sunday, October 20

Register

Is your region not listed here? We'd still love to see you.

Even if Columbia won't be visiting your hometown for a public information session this season, there are plenty of opportunities to learn more about our community. You can learn more about Columbia from anywhere, whether that's right here in Morningside Heights or from the comfort of your couch.

And we may still visit your area next year! Make sure to join our mailing list so you're the first to know the next time we come to town.

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Virtual Experiences

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. We invite you to engage with Admissions Officers, current students and faculty in our suite of 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.

Contact Us

If you have a question that isn’t answered by this website or have updates to your application, reach out to Undergraduate Admissions directly.

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.