Mission

Residential Programs (RP) offers learning opportunities beyond the classroom that support the academic mission of Columbia College (CC) and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS).  RP provides experiences to students in residence that promote intellectual, social, emotional, and interpersonal growth and development. RP fosters a variety of living and learning environments that allow for the expression of individuality balanced with a shared sense of responsibility for the Columbia community.

At the heart of our mission is our dedicated team who strives to enhance the residential experience for Columbia students. Within RP, Resident Advisers (RAs) and Community Advisers (CAs) are the front line of a layered on-call resource system. RAs work in partnership with the Graduate Hall Directors (GHDs), the Associate Directors (ADs), the Director and the Dean-on-Duty to provide a comprehensive network of support. The 13 Graduate and 8 Professional staff members in RP serve the undergraduate residential community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All staff members are trained as generalists, focusing on active and empathic listening skills and the ability to connect to the emotion someone is experiencing.

Columbia students have the opportunity to make endless choices regarding their involvement within our community.  However students choose to pursue their passions and spend their time out of the classroom, we hope they will make it a priority to actively involve themselves in each residential community of which they are a member.

Our staff partners with Housing Services and Public Safety to ensure the undergraduate residence halls offer an unforgettable living experience within New York City. We also work closely with the Center for Student Advising, Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Services, and Judicial Affairs and Community Standards to provide a continual web of challenge and support for our students. 

To learn more about the comprehensive programs and services within our residential communities, we encourage you to continue to explore our website.