Here’s how to get started.
Your first step: formally enrolling at Columbia Law School.
You cannot complete any checklist items, pre-register for courses, or register for Early Interview Program until you have enrolled.
To secure the space that has been reserved for you in the 2026-2027 Visiting Class, you must submit a $600 nonrefundable deposit.
Online Enrollment Form
Complete the Online Enrollment Form and make a payment by credit card (recommended).
Complete these nine key tasks:
- Activate Your LawNet Account
- Add phonetic pronunciation of your full name
- Add recorded pronunciation of your full name (instructions)
- Add emergency contact information
- Add emergency contact person
-Designate your pronouns - Activate Your UNI and LionMail
- Read Up on Columbia's Digital Services and Systems
- Submit Your Photo ID
- Meet Our Immunization Requirements
- MMR
- Meningitis decision
- COVID-19 - Register for Health Insurance
- Plan Your Course Schedule
- Transfer Your Financial Aid Package
- Secure Your Housing
Academic Calendar
View the 2026-2027 academic calendar.
Journals
Interested in joining a journal? Review the application process.
Library Services
Take advantage of the Li Lu Law Library’s extensive resources.
Office of Student Services
Meet your Student Services team.
Columbia’s Off-Campus Housing Assistance (OCHA) office helps Columbia students and affiliates find rental housing in the metropolitan area. OCHA manages a database called the Housing Registry, which displays available rooms and apartments in non-Columbia-owned buildings and sublets of units in Columbia-managed housing. Prospective roommates can also connect with each other on this site.
General inquiries on Off-Campus Housing Assistance (OCHA) and resources can be emailed to [email protected].
Other Resources
Teachers College
525 West 120th Street
Phone: 212-678-3235
Columbia Residential (Guest Housing)
400 West 119th Street
Phone: 212-854-9300
Office of Work/Life (Housing and Relocation)
Columbia University
Phone: 212-854-8019