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Orientation begins on Monday, August 25, 2008 and ends on Monday, September 1, 2008.
Arrival for first year students is Monday, August 25th, with check-in taking place between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Unless you are participating in a special orientation program, such as Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COOP) or Columbia Urban Experience (CUE), or have gotten special permission from housing, you may not move into your room before August 25, 2008.
How can I contact NSOP?
You can contact the 2008 NSOP staff by email at: orientation@columbia.edu. You may also call the office at (212) 854-5808.
What date does Orientation officially begin?
Orientation begins on Monday, August 25th for First Year and Transfer Students.
If I am participating in COOP or CUE when will I receive information about move-in?
If you're participating in one of these special programs, you'll get a separate letter informing you of your acceptance and your alternate move-in date.
What should I do if I must arrive before August 25, 2008?
If you must arrive before August 25, 2008 and are not participating in a special program and do not have special permission from housing, a list of area hotels and other accommodations can be found on the Columbia University Conference Housing website. Go to: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/conference-guest-housing/index.html for possible accommodations.
What events will be happening during Orientation week?
The committee will be planning a week of activities for you throughout the summer. You will receive an orientation schedule book upon arrival. For periodic updates, please refer to the Orientation website.
Will there be an Orientation Program for Families and Parents?
Family orientation will be on Monday, August 25th and coincides with the first day of NSOP. It is a day-long event that includes various workshops, a campus resource fair, and Convocation. Please visit this website for more information about Family Orientation. You can contact the Office of Parent/Family Programs by sending an email to: fpse@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-2446.
For Barnard specific information, you can visit: www.barnard.edu/parents/.
How can I find out the most up to date information about Orientation?
This website: www.columbia.edu/cu/orientation will contain the most up to date information for the 2008 edition of NSOP.
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