University Policies

Reservation of University Rights

These policies are intended for the guidance of persons applying for or considering application for admission to Columbia University and for the guidance of Columbia students and faculty. The policies set forth in general the manner in which the university intends to proceed with respect to the matters set forth herein, but the university reserves the right to depart without notice from the terms of these policies. These policies are not intended to be and should not be regarded as a contract between the university and any student or other person.

Essential Policies for the Columbia Community

Valuable information to help students, faculty, and staff understand some of the policies and regulations of the university can now be found in Essential Policies for the Columbia Community, including information on the following: