WELCOME TO ADMITTED STUDENT DAY!
First stop: check-in!
Columbia Student Center
754 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Head to the Student Center with your QR code ready to receive your all access wristband for our buildings!
Columbia Student Center
754 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Head to the Student Center with your QR code ready to receive your all access wristband for our buildings!
A Little "Thank-You" Gift, Just For You!
Students who attend Admitted Student Day will automatically qualify for a waiver on their $250 Enrollment Deposit!
Attendees will also be entered into a raffle to win a $10,000 scholarship for on-campus housing! We will select 2 winners at each event. Just come to campus to put your name in the mix!
Students who attend Admitted Student Day will automatically qualify for a waiver on their $250 Enrollment Deposit!
Attendees will also be entered into a raffle to win a $10,000 scholarship for on-campus housing! We will select 2 winners at each event. Just come to campus to put your name in the mix!
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Now that you are checked in...
LET'S GET STARTED.
Head to the 5th floor, grab some refreshments, and settle in for the Welcome Session!
Share your favorite memories of the day by using #MyColumbiaChi on social media and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ColumAdmit!
Schedule Overview:
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Check-In and Refreshments |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | The Welcome Session ➔ |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | School Visits ➔ |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Chat with Columbia (Guests Only) ➔ |
| 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch With Columbia ➔ |
| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Optional Events ➔ |
THE WELCOME SESSION
Student Center 754 S. Wabash Ave.5th Floor | 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
9:30 a.m. | Welcome to Our Community
Join us for a brief welcome from campus leadership.
10:00 a.m. | Student Resources
Hear all about the many services available to Columbia students and the ways students balance their workloads, get to know their classmates, gain a professional network, and navigate our campus as well as the City of Chicago.
10:15 a.m. | Career Resources
Learn about how we provide Columbia students with industry connections, career education, and professional experience in order to develop career confidence, enhance their job preparedness, and achieve their professional goals.
10:25 a.m. | Financial Planning
We understand that college is among your most important investments, so we walk you through the process of financing your Columbia education.
10:45 a.m. | Break: Gather for School Visits
Take a few minutes to grab your belongings, meet some of your future classmates, and connect with your student ambassador who will lead you to your School.
SCHOOL VISITS
Campus Wide11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
We will travel in groups to the school you want to see.
During the visit, you may:
- Tour facilities
- Head to an info session with faculty members
- Participate in an interactive workshop
- Learn from a student panel
View Activities by School
While your students are learning more about their majors, our student ambassadors will bring parents and guests to one of our lunch sites, where you’ll be able to chat with an Admissions officer. Your students will be brought to these locations at 1:15 p.m. when they are done with their academic programming.
CHAT WITH COLUMBIA (Parents/Guests Only)
12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.While your students are learning more about their majors, our student ambassadors will bring parents and guests to one of our lunch sites, where you’ll be able to chat with an Admissions officer. Your students will be brought to these locations at 1:15 p.m. when they are done with their academic programming.
LUNCH WITH COLUMBIA
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Enjoy lunch with your school!
Audio and Music, Business and Entrepreneurship, Communication
and Culture
Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor
Design, Fashion, Visual Arts
Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave., 5th Floor
Film and Television
1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th Floor
Theatre and Dance
1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor
OPTIONAL EVENTS
Campus Wide2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
After lunch, you’ll break out on your own and venture throughout our campus; check out the sites that most interest you.
No matter if you pre-scheduled a financial appointment or housing visit, or just want to explore campus, the next two hours are for you to discover more of what Columbia has to offer. Here are the options you can choose from, and fear not, your friendly student ambassadors and Admissions staff will still be around to answer any questions you have!
Financial Planning Appointments
618 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor
Want to talk financial aid or develop a payment plan? This is the place to be for one-on-one appointments with our counselors.
Residence Tours
The Dwight, 642 S. Clark St.
Get a glimpse inside student housing in this landmark building just a few blocks away in Printer’s Row. You must RSVP in advance for these visits as space is limited.
View The Dwight Map | View The One-Sheet
Honors Program Study Lounge
624 S. Michigan Ave., 14th Floor
Join us in the Honors Program Study Lounge to meet students and faculty and learn more about the Honors Program and community at Columbia.
Bookstore
624 S. Michigan Ave.
Here, you’ll find textbooks for class, best-sellers for your free time, and all kinds of Columbia merch.
Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
Our library has five floors of incredible resources, including print, electronic, and media collections; digital archives; and art and cultural exhibits.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor
The MoCP boldly presents thought-provoking photography through groundbreaking exhibitions and programming, drawing from a collection of over 16,000 works.
PICTURE YOURSELF HERE.
Get to know all the resources, events, and services we offer to ensure you feel right at home. Because it’s not just what you’re learning that makes your college experience—it’s the community you’re building and the person you’ll become while you’re here.
View Resources and Services
Get to know all the resources, events, and services we offer to ensure you feel right at home. Because it’s not just what you’re learning that makes your college experience—it’s the community you’re building and the person you’ll become while you’re here.
View Resources and Services
LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL.
Check Columbia Connect and your email regularly
Columbia Connect is the most up-to-date resource to manage your next steps.
Apply for housing
Starting in April, confirmed students can submit a housing application to live in our residence halls.
Finalize your financial aid
If you have submitted your FAFSA to Columbia, we will prepare a financial aid package for you as quickly as we can.
Complete placement activities
Watch Columbia Connect and your email for notifications about placement assessments if you need them.
Log into Columbia Connect to confirm your enrollment and secure your spot in the incoming class!
FOLLOW THESE NEXT STEPS:Check Columbia Connect and your email regularly
Columbia Connect is the most up-to-date resource to manage your next steps.
Apply for housing
Starting in April, confirmed students can submit a housing application to live in our residence halls.
Finalize your financial aid
If you have submitted your FAFSA to Columbia, we will prepare a financial aid package for you as quickly as we can.
Complete placement activities
Watch Columbia Connect and your email for notifications about placement assessments if you need them.
 | Contact Us admissions@colum.edu 312-369-7130 |