We are thrilled to welcome you to Family Days 2025, taking place Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19. This special weekend is designed for you to experience life at Columbia alongside your student, meet our incredible faculty, dedicated staff, and connect with fellow families.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
Check-in
Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway Lobby, 1st Floor
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Check in is at Broadway and West 114th street. Enter at the doors with the signage, Family Days 2025.
Continental Breakfast, Pictures & Postcards
Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway Room 2nd Floor
9:00–10:30 a.m.
- Enjoy a continental breakfast, family photos, and write an encouraging postcard which will be delivered to your student's mailbox!
Financial Aid & Educational Advising Walk-in Hours
Alfred Lerner Hall, 6th Floor
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Have questions about your student's financial aid? Meet the Financial Aid team and learn more about the financial resources available to you.
Historical Campus Tour
Departing from the Alma Mater statue
10:00–11:00 a.m.
- Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture and sculpture of Columbia and the Morningside Heights campus. Whether you're an amateur New York City historian or visiting campus for the first time, you will leave knowing more about our storied past.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium, 1st Floor
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- This past summer Columbia students’ interests sent them to campus labs and countries around the world to pursue research opportunities in disciplines from physics to social justice. Come see the students present their work during this undergraduate research symposium.
Berick Center for Student Advising Open House
Alfred Lerner Hall, 4th Floor
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Meet the dedicated academic advising team in the Berick Center for Student Advising. They offer General Advising, Preprofessional Advising, Academic Resources, Academic Success Programs , Columbia Undergraduate Scholars Program and First-in-Family Programs.
Historical Campus Tour
Departing from the Alma Mater statue
12:00–1:00 p.m.
- Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture and sculpture of Columbia and the Morningside Heights campus. Whether you're an amateur New York City historian or visiting campus for the first time, you will leave the tour knowing more about our storied past.
Engineering Lecture: From Columbia to Space: An Astronaut's Journey | Prof. Michael Massimino
Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research, Davis Auditorium
12:00–12:45 p.m.
The Core Curriculum: The Problems of Self-Assertion and Communal Life: A Brief Tour of Literature | Prof. Nicholas Dames
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, Pulitzer Lecture Hall
12:00–12:45 p.m.
“Letting Go” Presentation: Counseling & Psychological Health & Student and Family Support
Alfred Lerner Hall, 2nd Floor Cinema
12:00–12:45 p.m.
- Learn ways to support your Columbia student's wellness with advice and reminders on resources from Dr. Anne Goldfield, Associate Clinical Director for Outreach and Community Clinical Services and Associate Dean for Student & Family Support, Stephanie King.
Lunch in Morningside
- Explore a variety of different lunch options around the Morningside Heights community. Visit these restaurants below for a 10% discount by showing your Family Days lanyard.
FUMO 2791 Broadway (between 107th and 108th Street) Tel. (646) 822-2921 Note: Reservations are highly encouraged.
JOE COFFEE 550 W. 120th St. (Northwest Corner Building), 2nd floor (212) 924-7400 ext.710
SYMPOSIUM 544 West 113th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) Tel. (212) 865-1011
LE MONDE 2885 Broadway @ 112th Street Tel. (212) 531-3939 Note: Please reserve through Resy, and mention the PW10OFF
TOM’S RESTAURANT (Diner) 2880 Broadway @ 112th Street Tel. (212) 864-6137
DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 700 West 125th Street @ 12th Avenue Tel. (212) 694-1777
DIG INN 2884 Broadway (between 112th and 113th) Tel. (212) 776-4047
ROTI ROLL 994 Amsterdam Avenue @ 109th Street Tel. (212) 666-1500
OREN’S DAILY ROAST 2882 Broadway (between 112th and 113th St.) Tel. (212) 749-8779
MAX SOHA 1274 Amsterdam (between 122nd and 123rd Street) Tel. (212) 531-2221
PISTICCI 125 La Salle Street (between Broadway and Claremont Ave) Tel. (212) 932-3500
V&T PIZZA 1024 Amsterdam (between 110th and 111th Street) Tel. (212) 663-1708
JIN RAMEN 3183 Broadway (between Tiemann Place and 125th Street) Tel. (646) 559-2862
HUNGARIAN PASTRY SHOP 1030 Amsterdam Avenue (between 110th and 111th St.) Tel. 212-866-4230 / 212-222-2245
- COMMUNITY FOOD AND JUICE 2893 Broadway (between 111th and 112th Street) Tel. (212) 665-2800
Engineering Lecture: Probing Neural Codes of Adaptive Cognition | Prof. Nuttida Rungratsameetaweemana
Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research, Davis Auditorium
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, Pulitzer Lecture Hall
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Center for Career Education: Student Career Development Experiences
Alfred Lerner Hall, 2nd Floor Cinema
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Columbia Athletics Panel: Success Through Well-Being
Dodge Physical Fitness Center, Lisa Landau Carnoy Lounge, 3rd Floor
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Jummah Service
Earl Hall Auditorium
1:15 p.m.
Columbia College Dean’s Welcome: Dean Josef Sorett
Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Columbia Engineering Dean’s Welcome: Dean Shih-Fu Chang
Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research, Davis Auditorium
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Columbia/Barnard Hillel Community Reception
Kraft Center
2:30–4:00 p.m.
Columbia Health: Partners in Supporting Student Health & Well Being
Alfred Lerner Hall, 2nd Floor Cinema
3:00–3:45 p.m.
Join Columbia Health's Dr. Michael McNeil in learning more about how families can be active partners in supporting comprehensive student well-being. An overview of Columbia Health programs and services will be linked with research on supporting students in ways that encourage the best possible and most enduring well-being outcomes.
Engineering Lecture: Data, Decision & Technology | Prof. Yi Zhang
Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research, Davis Auditorium
3:00–3:45 p.m.
College Lecture: The Core Curriculum – Frontiers of Science | Prof. Ruben Gonzalez Jr.
Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
3:00–3:45 p.m.
Butler Library Highlights
Butler Library
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Come see highlights of Butler Library. Peek into the beautiful main reading room and view the current exhibition on the third floor: Streets Taken: Photographs by Edward Schwartz with new works by Francisco Javier Ramírez. Then head up to the fifth floor where you’ll get a quick history lesson from the University Archives staff. See selected original items and reproductions from the archival collections and learn about Columbia football, homecoming, notable campus features, and some famous alumni.
Families Reception
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, Pulitzer Lecture Hall
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Mix and mingle with Columbia families over hearty hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and Columbia family photo fun!
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alma Mater statue
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Campus tours provide a general overview of academic and student life at both Columbia College and Columbia Engineering and feature the guide’s personal anecdotes and experiences as a member of the undergraduate community.
Columbia vs. UPenn Hockey
Columbia Field Hockey Stadium
4:00 p.m.
Free to attend. Check the linked athletic schedule for any updates.
Columbia/Barnard Hillel Religious Services
5:45 p.m. - Orthodox (Yavneh) Services, Rennert Hall of the Kraft Center
6:30 p.m. - Conservative (Koach) Services, 5th Floor of the Kraft Center
6:30 p.m. - Reform (Kesher) Services, Beit Midrash on the 4th Floor of the Kraft Center
A Morningside View: Student Performance Showcase
John Jay Hall, Lounge, 1st Floor
8:00 p.m. - 10:00p.m.
Join us with your families for a fun night of performances with free snacks from the Hungarian Pastry Shop featuring: Kingsmen, CU Taiko, CU Ballroom Dance Team, Clefs, Columbia Pops and more!
Columbia/Barnard Hillel Kraft Shabbat Dinner
Kraft Center
8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Check-in
Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway Lobby, 1st Floor
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Check in is at Broadway and West 114th street. Enter at the doors with the signage, Family Days 2025.
Family Days Breakfast, Pictures & Postcards
Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
9:00–10:30 a.m.
- Enjoy a continental breakfast, family photos, and write an encouraging postcard which will be delivered to your student's mailbox!
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alma Mater statue
10:00–11:00 a.m.
- Campus tours provide a general overview of academic and student life at both Columbia College and Columbia Engineering and feature the guide’s personal anecdotes and experiences as a member of the undergraduate community.
Shuttle Buses to Baker Athletics Complex
Departs from 116th Street & Broadway
- Complimentary shuttle buses will depart from 116th Street and Broadway starting at 10:30 a.m. and will run on a loop during the pre-game, once full. Return shuttles will be available immediately following the game and will depart from 218th Street and Broadway. No food or beverages are permitted on shuttle buses.
- Bags, backpacks, and purses larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are not permitted inside the venue. Security will check all bags upon entry. Bags, backpacks, and purses need to be visibly inspected.
Homecoming Tailgate
Baker Field
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Family-friendly, lunch, games, DJ, and Columbia swag while supplies last.
College Lecture: The Core Curriculum – Student Experience
Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
11:00–11:45 a.m.
- Hear directly from a student panel, moderated by Dean Larry Jackson (Director of the Center for the Core Curriculum), about their experiences of the Core Curriculum inside and outside the classroom.
Engineering Lecture: Introduction to Mining Engineering
Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research, Davis Auditorium
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Columbia vs. UPenn - Football
Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wein Stadium
1:30 p.m.
- Columbia Football is looking to bounce back at home this Saturday, October 18, when they take on the Penn Quakers. Be there to pack the stands in the annual Homecoming game presented by JAG Physical Therapy. Don't miss out on all the festivities pregame! Click here for more information on gameday.
Columbia vs. Yale - Women's Soccer
Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium
7:00 p.m.
- Free to attend. Check the linked athletic site for any updates.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Explore NYC: Take the day to discover the city with your family – visit museums, stroll through Central Park, or grab brunch at a local favorite.
Columbia vs. Wagner Hockey
Columbia Field Hockey Stadium
12:00 p.m.
- Free to attend. Check the linked athletic schedule for any updates.
CU Raaga Carnatic Vocal Concert
Roone Arledge Auditorium
6:00 p.m.
- Doors open at 5:30p.m. and show runs approximately until 8:30p.m.
All Weekend: Columbia/Barnard Hillel Family Weekend Events
Robert K. Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
Visit columbiabarnardhillel.org/family-weekend to register.
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