Welcome to Columbia!

Several university students in light blue and yellow shirts while holding Columbia pennants pose and cheer with Butler Library in the background at Columbia University on a warm sunny day.

August 29, 2025

Welcome to the Columbia family! We're excited to greet our newest students, who are beginning their Columbia journeys. We give special thanks to the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) leaders for celebrating our new lions. Have a great fall semester, everyone! 

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