Policies and Requirements

Please be aware of the following requirements when considering utilizing Columbia Conference Housing for your event guests.

Conference Groups Summer Insurance Requirements

  • The Licensee shall also provide proof prior to the scheduled conference date of adequate Medical Insurance for staff members who are not employees and participants in the licensee’s program.

*Note: Policy must be endorsed to include the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York as additional insured.

Minors

  • Conference participants must be no younger than 14 years of age.
  • Adult, live-in supervision is required for all groups with minors.  
  • Columbia Housing policy requires one (1) adult, eight-teen of age or older, for every seven (7) minors in attendance. 
  • Background checks and training must be completed for all adults supervising minors. The group must be able to provide completed background checks and proof of training completion to the Office of University Compliance, Protection of Minors. 
  • For questions or concerns regarding protection of minors please contact Rachel Ferrari at [email protected].

Health Requirements

  • Ensure that all your program participants meet the University’s vaccination requirements. All conference guests accessing and staying on campus must abide by the University’s health and safety guidance. For the most updated information, review the University's COVID-19 policy and other requirements . For questions, please contact Catherine Gorodetsky at [email protected].

Guests

  • Conference participants, regardless of Columbia affiliation, are not permitted guests during their stay.