Category: Campus Specific Details

Each student will be matched with a peer of the same age and gender. If students intend to participate with a friend, they can be accommodated in the same room by providing written notice before the program starts.

TBD – 2025 updates to come in late February.

Everything in your program will be included, but we encourage students to bring a small amount of additional spending if they are interested in buying souvenirs from the Columbia bookstore or on excursions. Additional spending money for snacks could also be a good idea, but feel free to bring snacks when you arrive and store … Continued

No incoming mail will be accepted.

Yes. Urgent and Emergency care locations are very close to the University.

Yes. Access is provided to participants for a fee on the Columbia University campus. 

Yes. All residential dorms have access to the 24-hour police; students must use an ID card, and a staff member is on the ground floor of the dorms. 

Students will have the chance to experience exciting tourist and academic-related locations to help broaden their experience and expose them to one of the most exciting areas of the East Coast. Past excursions included a NYC  Exploration Day (Top of the Rock, Central Park, City boat tour) and Six Flags Great Adventure.

No, it is not required. We will provide linens that include: a towel, sheet, blanket, and pillow. However, you are more than welcome if you would like additional linens. 

Yes. All of the rooms in the buildings have air conditioning.