Photo Essay

15 Photos From a Jam-Packed Few Weeks of Welcome Activities at Columbia

Students have arrived at Columbia for an invigorating fall semester — here's a glance at back-to-school events welcoming students to campus. 

By
Kelly Moffitt-Hawasly and Jennifer Pellerito
September 12, 2024
NSOP leaders wave light blue pennants as new students arrive on campus.

Whether new or returning, undergraduate or graduate, Morningside Heights or Manhattanville or CUIMC, Columbia students have flooded back to campus, bringing an invigorating rush of energy as the fall semester kicks off.

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The past few weeks have encompassed move-in, New Student Orientation Program (NSOP), Convocation, Pinning and White Coat ceremonies, Treats on the Plaza, activities and resources fairs, first day of classes, and a myriad of social and educational Welcome Week festivities that brought out smiles and offered moments of connection.

Below, find snapshots from a variety of welcome activities and small moments on campus that brought us joy over the past days.

We're so excited for you to be here, Columbians! Here's to a great fall semester. 

A student meets with NSOP leaders to unload a taxi on Morningside campus.
Students pose with Katrina Armstrong in their dorm room.
NSOP leaders jump under a "Columbia" banner on College Walk.
NSOP leaders, new students, Columbia Engineering Dean Shih-Fu Chang, Columbia College Dean Josef Sorett, and Interim President Katrina Armstrong pose during move-in and NSOP on College Walk
A group of students and their NSOP leader sit in a circle at night on the South Lawn.

Learn more about Columbia College's Move-In and Convocation here. 

Read more about Columbia Engineering's back-to-school festivities here. 

Columbia General Studies Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch and Interim President Katrina Armstrong prepare to greet students at Columbia General Studies Convocation.

Read Interim President Katrina Armstrong's Convocation remarks. 

On August 28, new Barnard students join together for Convocation in Riverside Church

Read more about Barnard College's back-to-school festivities. 

A student is kissed by their Mom and Dad on the cheek.
Students gather at Teachers College orientation.
Students walk past Scholars Lion on the first day of classes.
Students gather in front of the Vagelos Education Center on the first day of classes.
Students dance on campus during a Low-Lapalooza: Silent Disco, hosted by University Life, on Sept. 6.
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