Columbia University in the City of New York

Housing

Introduction

The Guide to Living is a compilation of policies, procedures and services created by Columbia Housing and Residential Life for students living in the 18 undergraduate residence halls, as well as the brownstones. Please read it carefully. Additional important Columbia University policy information is available on the Essential Policies website.

For any questions or concerns regarding this information, please feel free to email Housing.

Columbia Housing

Columbia provides housing for approximately 5, 600 undergraduate students in Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, offering a unique opportunity: the chance to build a close sense of community within the reach of all that New York City has to offer. Furthermore, Columbia Housing is committed to providing students with the highest level of service to ensure students live in a safe, secure and comfortable residence hall they can call home.

There is a Hospitality Desk located in Hartley Hall staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist students.

Contact Columbia Housing

Hartley Hospitality Desk

Hartley Lobby - (212) 854-2779

Columbia Housing Office

118 Hartley Hall - (212) 854-2946

General Inquiries

Email Housing

Residential Life

Residential Life fosters safe and inclusive living and learning environments beyond the classroom to holistically develop responsible global citizens. Through their programs, services, and University partnerships, Residential Life strives to instill core values in all of their residential communities. Read the Residential Life mission, vision and values.

The Residential Life staff member with whom residents will have the most contact is their Resident Adviser (RA). Resident Advisers plan floor community-building events and are available to help residents with any difficulties they may encounter. Residents should notify their RA directly with issues concerning: academic worries, noise, conflict between roommates/suitemates and/or neighbors, smoke or other issues of community standards.