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As we prepare to celebrate our graduates, please review these important details about campus operations and access during this special time.
Guest and alumni access campus restrictions will continue tomorrow (Friday, May 9).
There are changes to guest and alumni access to campus on Thursday, May 8.
Automated same-day guest registration and same-day alumni access will be suspended on the Morningside campus Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25.
We have been made aware of possible plans to establish encampments on Columbia's campuses. We want to clearly communicate that camping and encampments on Columbia's campuses are prohibited by University Policy. Our University Rules and Policies prioritize academic activities and communal use of campus space. A more detailed explanation of how an encampment as a form of protest runs the risk of serious violations under the Rules of University Conduct can be found here.
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Columbia shared its approach to managing protests and demonstrations more effectively while preserving our value of free expression. These updates included the addition of Special Patrol Officers and details on Columbia’s rules related to masking on campus and identification requirements. We understand many in our community have additional questions, and we want to share more details on our efforts.
Beginning March 10, available gates for CUID holders and registered alumni and guests to enter the Morningside campus will be limited to the north College Walk pedestrian gates at Broadway & 116th and Amsterdam & 116th, and the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive.
Beginning February 10, Columbia students, faculty, and staff can register up to two guests on the same day as their visit using the guest registration portal, and alumni visiting campus may register for same-day access to Morningside campus.
With the spring semester in full swing, I want to remind you of resources and good safety practices to support you in navigating Columbia and New York City. Being aware of our surroundings and looking out for one another are two easy ways we can help create a safe environment for all.
CUIDs are currently required to swipe or present to access most buildings on the Morningside campus. Read more.
As we approach winter break and the significantly reduced campus activity during this period, please note the following modified gate schedule at our Morningside campus.
Over the past months, Columbia’s Inclusive Public Safety Advisory Committee (IPSAC) conducted listening sessions to learn firsthand about your priorities and concerns. I am writing to address the questions raised most frequently and to update you on our ongoing work to keep our campuses safe.
Buildings at the Morningside campus are operating at normal hours. Note, the International Affairs Building (IAB) will continue to lock at 11:00 p.m. on weeknights after Lehman Library closes and will reopen in the morning at its normally scheduled time.
Beginning 8:30 PM tonight until 7:00 AM tomorrow morning, all buildings on the Morningside campus between 114th Street and 120th Street and Broadway and Amsterdam will be closed and inaccessible during these times (including to CUID holders with building access).