Beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, along with the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive. All other campus gates will be closed. This measure is being put in place out of an abundance of caution based on information received about a planned demonstration to occur near campus tomorrow in the early afternoon, followed by a vigil on campus in the late afternoon. This cautionary step acknowledges the reality that our campus is in the City of New York, and community members outside of Columbia may come to our campus without necessarily sharing our values to maintain safety, free expression, and a sense of community. CUID-only access will end tomorrow as soon as conditions allow.
If you have a pre-scheduled meeting or event with a non-affiliate at 11 a.m. or later that cannot be rescheduled, please email [email protected] to coordinate arrangements.
This measure is temporary due to the planned demonstration and vigil on November 15. Please note that there may be future instances that necessitate the implementation of gate closures or access restrictions based on information received from law enforcement of potential events that may affect Columbia. We recognize the limited gate configuration is an inconvenience and will make every effort to provide timely notifications if such restrictions are put in place.
On behalf of the University, thank you for your continued patience, cooperation and understanding.