FAQs: Reunion 2025

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Reunion Weekend 2025
FAQs: Reunion 2025

The Columbia Law School community looks forward to welcoming you for Reunion 2025, in Midtown Manhattan and Morningside Heights.
Explore the tabs below for answers to our most frequently asked questions about Reunion Weekend.

Accommodations, Parking, and Transportation
Arrivals and Check-In
Photography and Videography
Registration Information
Special Needs and Dietary Restrictions
Weekend Events and Programming

Reunion Weekend 2025 takes place June 6 and 7, with events in both Midtown and on the Columbia University Campus.

Visit the Columbia Visitors Portal for additional details on NYC Hotels, directions to Columbia University, visitor parking, local transit, campus maps, and campus tours.

Are there special rates for accommodations?
Mention your Columbia University affiliation to receive special rates at the hotels listed below.

Aloft Harlem
2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York, NY 10027
212-749-4000
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nyclh-aloft-harlem

The Arthouse
2178 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
212-362-1100
arthousehotelnyc.com

The Edge
514 West 168th St.
New York, NY 10032
212-543-0005
edgehotelnyc.com

The Edison
228 West 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-840-5000
https://www.edisonhotelnyc.com/

Hotel Belleclaire
2175 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
212-362-7700
hotelbelleclaire.com

The Lucerne
201 West 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-875-1000
thelucernehotel.com

The Radio
2420 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10033
929-688-4880
https://www.theradiohotel.com/

Warwick New York
65 West 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-247-2700
warwickhotels.com/warwick-new-york

For more information about lodging, please visit the Columbia Visitors Portal.

Is parking available?
Parking in the Morningside Heights area can be difficult. We strongly encourage you to use public transportation. However, limited parking is available in the vicinity of the Alfred J. Lerner Hall (115th Street and Broadway Avenue) as listed below. You may also check nyc.bestparking.com for parking garages in the neighborhood (often with discounts or coupons).

Claremont Parking Corporation
480 Riverside Dr.
(Entrance on West 120th Street between Claremont Avenue and Riverside Drive)
212-870-6736

Pro Park America
1090 Amsterdam Ave.
(Entrance on West 114th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
212-523-1051

University/GMC
532 West 122nd St.
(between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
212-961-1075

West Side Parking
234 West 108th St.
(between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
212-222-8800

How do I get to the Columbia campus on public transportation?
The 1 train stops at the Columbia University station at West 116th Street and Broadway It also stops at both Pennsylvania Station (34th Street) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street). From Grand Central Station subway shuttle service (the S-train) is available to Times Square, where it is possible to transfer to the 1.

Four bus lines (M4, M11, M60, M104) stop in the Morningside Heights neighborhood at 116th. The M60 bus is a direct link between campus and LaGuardia Airport.

Yellow taxis can be flagged from most city streets at any time of the day or night. In addition, Boro Taxis can be flagged in the outer boroughs and in Manhattan above 96th Street. They are recognizable by their apple-green color.

A New York City wheelchair-accessible taxi can be requested by calling the 311 operators; calling the dispatch center directly at 646-599-9999; texting a request to 646-400-0789; using the mobile app Wheels on Wheels; or ordering online.

Rideshare apps connect you with a professional driver for door-to-door car service. Visit Uber or Lyft for more information.
_{Note: While Columbia does not affiliate with all of these companies, we provide the names of some organizations that specialize in rideshare services strictly for your convenience. Please keep in mind that Columbia affiliates have the right and ability to select the vendor of their choice.}

Where do I go upon arrival to check in and pick up my name badge?
Check-in for Reunion up your name badge when the registration desks opens at Gotham Hall on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Kickoff Cocktail Reception.

For Saturday’s events, registration and check-in will only take place in the Broadway lobby of Alfred J. Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, at 115th Street.

Registration Desks Operating Hours and Locations

Friday, June 6
Kickoff Reception Registration Desks Lounge, Gotham Hall 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 7
Broadway Lobby Registration Desks Alfred J. Lerner Hall, Broadway Level (1st Fl.) 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Desks close for a break between 3–5:30 p.m. 5:30–9:30 p.m.

The only access point to campus for Reunion celebrants is through the Broadway lobby of Alfred J. Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, at 115th Street. The other entrances to campus are restricted.

Prepare to Attend Reunion Weekend
After registering for Reunion Weekend, please ensure you are prepared with the below requirements for attending all Reunion events. ☐ Bring a valid photo ID. ☐ Have your Registration QR code ready to be scanned upon arrival. ☐ Large bags are discouraged, coat check is available to store oversized items. All guests will be subject to bag checks at entry to all event locations.

Prepare to Attend Reunion Weekend

After registering for Reunion Weekend, please ensure you are prepared with the below requirements for attending all Reunion events.
☐ Bring a valid photo ID.
☐ Have your Registration QR code ready to be scanned upon arrival.
☐ Large bags are discouraged, coat check is available to store oversized items. All guests will be subject to bag checks at entry to all event locations.

Are there professional photographers and videographers during Reunion weekend?
Photographers and videographers will be present throughout Reunion Weekend. Columbia Law School retains the right to publish content in any format or media without additional permission from the individuals in the photos or videos.

Do I need to register for Reunion Weekend in advance?
Yes. Due to increased security measures in place for Reunion Weekend, we strongly encourage everyone to register in advance for a more seamless experience. Walk-ins will only be accepted as space permits.

Can I cancel my reservation and receive a full refund?
A full refund can be granted only if we receive your request by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025. After this time, refunds cannot be granted. For the standard Columbia Law School refund policy, please see our E-Commerce page.

Can I modify my registration?
Yes. You may make modifications to your registration up until Thursday, May 22, 2025.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept payment by credit card, from cards bearing the logo of American Express, MasterCard Worldwide, or Visa, Inc., and by check provided that it is drawn in U.S. dollars from a U.S. branch of a U.S. bank.

We regret that we cannot accept any cash payment, including banknotes and coins, cashier’s check, traveller’s check, money order, or checks drawn from foreign banks.

Please note that Reunion registration fees and gift monies are processed separately and result in separate credit card charges. If you are paying your registration fee by check and want to include a gift, separate checks would be gratefully received. Both fee and gift checks should be made out to “Columbia Law School”.

What if I am religiously observant during Reunion?
Our Reunion programming, with morning, afternoon, and evening activities scheduled throughout the weekend, is designed to provide opportunities for cultural, professional, and social interaction with classmates for observant alumni of all faiths.

The Saturday morning panel sessions will all be recorded and posted to the website after Reunion.

Do I need to register for my class dinner?
We can only accept walk-in attendees on a space-available basis, so we strongly encourage you to pre-register by Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Can I bring my children to Reunion?
Our Saturday Picnic Luncheon is family-friendly and will include clowns, face painters, and balloon artists—children are most welcome! Other Reunion Weekend events are more suitable for adults, such as the Panel Discussions and the evening Class Events.

How are Reunion ticket prices determined?
Your reunion committee's classmates meet regularly throughout the year to make recommendations on the programming and encourage their fellow alumni to join Reunion Weekend.

All ticket purchases, both individual and part of the Full Weekend Pass, go towards the cost of the event. However, it's important to note that the ticket prices only cover a part of the event's total expenses. The Columbia Law School subsidizes a significant portion of Reunion costs.

What do I do if I or one of my guests have special needs or a dietary restriction?
During registration for Reunion, indicate if you or your guests have special needs or dietary restrictions that you would like to let us know about.

Special Needs
Should you require assistance during your visit to campus, we would be pleased to help you. To ensure we have adequate time to prepare, please contact us no later than the registration deadline, Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Dietary Restrictions
Kosher and vegetarian food options will be available at each Reunion meal. To ensure that the dietary needs of all of our guests are met, please register with your food restrictions noted, by Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Direct all requests to the Reunion Office at [email protected] or 212-854-0533

Learn more below about the in-person event experience.

What is the recommended attire?
Business attire is recommended for the Friday evening event. Casual dress is suggested for Saturday daytime activities. Cocktail attire is suggested for Saturday evening.

Can I receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit during Reunion Weekend?
Application for New York accreditation of the indicated CLE credit awarding programs will be pending until closer to the date.

Attorneys wishing to receive CLE credit at the Saturday in-person panel discussions must sign the register at the CLE Desk both prior to and following each CLE program.

What is the Stone Circle?
The Stone Circle honors alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. It is named for the Harlan Fiske Stone, who graduated from Columbia Law School in 1898, served on the Columbia Law School faculty from 1902 to 1905, and led the Law School as dean from 1910 to 1924. Later he became attorney general of the United States (1924), associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1925), and chief justice (1941).

The Stone Circle was established by Columbia Law School alumni as a jovial gathering of graduates and friends who recalled fondly the era when Harlan Fiske Stone was dean. Today we invite alumni to join the Stone Circle on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Stone Circle members are a distinguished and vibrant part of our alumni community; they gather at a luncheon each fall to welcome new members and celebrate dear friends.

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