Preparing for the 2021-2022 Academic Year
Looking ahead to a new, post-pandemic equilibrium, we are committed to incorporating innovations and lessons learned, while also reestablishing a vibrant, engaged program of classroom and campus life.
- Read the latest message from Columbia University leadership, which offers policies and procedures regarding instruction, the use of space, the scale of gatherings, travel, visitors, PCR testing, and the vaccination requirement.
- Classes will take place in person on campus in the fall. In line with President Bollinger’s message, we will resume on-campus teaching and learning. Students are expected to attend classes in person, in accordance with the pre-pandemic attendance policy.
- Students are expected to be on campus beginning on the first day of their academic program. The Law School will be returning to pre-pandemic policies whereby students unable to be on campus should seek a deferral or leave of absence.
| Program Start Date | Deadline to Upload Proof of Vaccination | |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming J.D. students (1Ls) | Monday, August 23 | Friday, July 23 |
| LL.M. students (incoming and continuing) | Monday, August 16 | Friday, July 16 |
| Continuing J.D. students (2Ls and 3Ls) | Wednesday, September 8 | Monday, August 2 |
- A COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff. Read the vaccine FAQs to learn more about medical and religious exemptions, and get information about how to get vaccinated.
- Law School employees will return to campus on a phased timeline. Per the message from the University, we are planning for Law School staff to return to campus in a phased manner, depending on their specific job responsibilities and taking into account public health requirements.
- Visit our FAQ page, which will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
Stay Healthy. Keep the Compact.
All of us have a role to play in keeping our community healthy. Our individual actions can and do affect our collective health and well-being. That’s why each of us is expected to do our part and uphold the public health and safety commitments outlined in the Columbia Community Health Compact. Learn More
Important Information: Protocols for Accessing Campus
All students, faculty, and staff who plan to be on campus must complete the campus protocol, which includes the following steps:
- Read the Enhanced University Health and Safety Policy
- Read and sign the Health Compact
- Complete Safety Training
- Self-quarantine, if required
- Get Tested
- Complete the Daily Symptom Self-Check via the ReopenCU App
To access all Law School buildings, entrants must:
- Be a Law School student, faculty, or staff member
- Complete the daily symptom self-check and obtain a Green Pass via the ReopenCU App
- Present and/or tap a valid CUID card
The operating hours and access protocols for the Law School’s buildings will be as follows. Please note that buildings will be closed to all, including with swipe access, outside of the designated open hours.
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Building |
Open Hours |
Access Protocols |
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Jerome Greene Hall |
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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William and June Warren Hall |
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday–Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed |
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|
William C. Warren Hall |
Limited access for Law Review student staff, and select faculty and staff |
CUID card swipe required to enter. |
|
Jerome Greene Annex |
Closed |
No admittance |
| Greenhouse | Closed | No admittance |
