Preparedness

What You Need to Know

Classes, with very few exceptions will be conducted online.
Teachers College will remain open, operating remotely except for essential in-person functions and support.
All TC-related travel is cancelled until further notice.
Residence halls, with some exceptions, will be open for new and returning students.
Daily health screenings will be required for faculty and staff entering the buildings.
Rules for facial coverings/masks and physical distancing will be enforced.

Campus Life During COVID-19

For Fall 2020, we are welcoming students into all residence units that can be safely occupied in accordance with current health guidelines. Please click here for the latest housing updates.
Spaces where groups come together (including the library, computer labs, and fitness rooms in residence halls) are currently closed.
Students in off-campus placements may continue placements virtually where possible.
For FAQs for International Students, please click here.
Click here for more information on the CARES Act and how to apply for an Emergency Financial Aid Grant.

Support for virtual teaching is available at the Academic Continuity site.
Please see the message from President Bailey and Provost Rowley.
For information on research-related activities, please visit the Research Compliance & Safety page.

Until further notice, only those staff who absolutely must come to campus to perform essential function should do so; everyone else should work remotely.
For more information on HR policies and recommendations, please click here.

Office of Public Safety (Non-Emergency) Ext. 3220

Columbia Health Services for Students

Morningside and Manhattanville: 212-854-2284 or x4-2284 (from a campus phone)
health.columbia.edu
CUMC: 212-305-3400 or x5-3400 (from a campus phone)
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/student-health