HERE TO SUPPORT THE UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
Columbia Housing provides our undergraduate residential students with safe and comfortable accommodations, and a friendly face whenever they have questions or concerns. We're responsible for maintaining the physical integrity, cleanliness and operations of Columbia's 30+ undergraduate residence halls. While we manage a lot of moving parts to keep our buildings in top shape, our number one priority is our undergraduate student residents.
If you are a graduate student seeking University housing, please visit the Columbia Residential website.
The Hospitality Desk is available 24/7 for walk-in support, by phone at 212-854-2779 or email at [email protected] to help with general questions and concerns. For maintenance support in your room or building, open a Service Request with Facilities and Operations at any time.
The system where students complete all official tasks related to their Housing, including the Occupancy Agreement, Room Selection and Online Check-Out.
Columbia's Facilities & Operations team can assist with maintenance issues in your room, suite or residence hall shared spaces. Open a Service Request to report issues.
Submit this form to report a washing machine or dryer maintenance issue. The sooner you report the issue, the sooner we can service the machine!
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News & Announcements
Hartley Hall Renovation to Deliver Modernized Student Living Spaces for Fall 2027
Opened in 1905, Hartley and Wallach (formerly Livingston) are classic McKim, Mead and White buildings designed as the University's first residence halls. The full-building renovation of Hartley now underway will transform the historic residence hall with updated rooms, new common spaces, improved accessibility, and infrastructure upgrades.
Health & Safety Inspections Fall 2026
Your health and safety are a priority for the University. Annual Health & Safety inspections are conducted in every residence hall once per academic year.
Summer Projects Conducted in the Residence Halls
The summer months provide students with a break from the academic year. For the teams on campus, it’s an opportunity to conduct project work in buildings like residence halls. Here are highlights of the refresh work done for the 2026-27 academic year.
Important Dates
Housing Application Deadline for Visiting Columbia College and Exchange Students
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