Dear members of the Columbia community:
As a follow up to the Provost’s email earlier today related to safety and free expression on campus, beginning at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (October 12) access to the Morningside campus will be open to valid Columbia University ID holders only. This condition is in place to help maintain safety and a sense of community through planned demonstration activities.
UNIVERSITY ID CARD NEEDED TO ACCESS CAMPUS
Faculty, students and staff should be aware that starting at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (October 12), you must bring your CUID and be prepared to present it to Public Safety at one of the following gates in order to access the Morningside campus:
- North and South Pedestrian Gates at 116th St. and Broadway
- South Pedestrian Gate at 116th St. and Amsterdam
- North Pedestrian Gate at 116th St. and Amsterdam (disability access only)
- Wien Hall Pedestrian Gate (116th St. between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive)
All other campus gates will be closed.
Other important notes for tomorrow, October 12:
- Please remember to have your Columbia University ID with you. All faculty, students and staff will need it to enter Morningside campus.
- Please allow extra time to enter campus.
- Please consider rescheduling any on-campus academic or business meetings with non-affiliates.
On behalf of the University, thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
David M. Greenberg
Executive Vice President
University Facilities and Operations
Columbia University