Short-Term and VP&S Interview Housing

Eligibility

You must fall into one of the following categories to qualify for short-term housing:

• Part-time graduate degree candidates at Columbia University in an approved program of academic work, as determined by the school in which the student is enrolled.
• Individuals engaged on a short-term basis in approved activities at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

How to Apply

• Your stay must be for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months.
• Obtain a letter from the CUIMC department that's hosting you. The letter should include the reason for and the duration of your visit to CUIMC.
• Submit this letter and a photo of yourself via our online short-term housing form.
• A follow-up email regarding availability will be sent out 2-4 weeks prior to the estimated arrival date. Housing is not guaranteed. 

Rate

• Guests staying less than 30 days will be charged a nightly rate for their stay. Nightly rates are: 
  • Room with no sink is $50/day.
  • A room with a sink is $55/day.
  • A room on the 11th floor with a private bathroom and no living area is $60/day.
  • All other 11th floor accommodations are $70/day and include a private bathroom and small living area.
• Guests staying more than 30 days will receive a discounted monthly rate. The monthly rates are:
  • Room with no sink is $1,425.
  • A room with a sink is $1,568.
  • A room on the 11th floor with a private bathroom and no living area is $1,710.
  • All other 11th floor accommodations are $1,995 and include a private bathroom and small living area.
• All rates include electricity and wireless internet.
• There is a minimum stay of one month and a maximum stay of three months. You may stay a maximum of three extra nights beyond your monthly stay. This is subject to availability. Each extra night will incur a prorated charge based on your accomodation.
• You must select a key pick-up/check-in appointment via the housing portal prior to your arrival. Appointments must be made 72 hrs. in advance and billing will begin once the keys are received. 
• You can check in with the door attendants at 60 Haven Ave-Tower 1. 
• Check-out is by 10 a.m. after your last night. Return your keys at the Tower 1 (60 Haven Ave.) front desk area. You will need to fill out a key return envelope, place keys in the envelope and then drop it in the Key Drop-Box. This can be done at anytime.  
• Guests staying in short-stay housing are billed monthly and pay for housing on our online portal using a major credit card. This provides a secure and convenient way to manage your housing charges during your stay with us. If a guest is staying less then 30 days, the full amount will be due prior to them checking in. If the guest is staying longer than 30 days, the first month will be due prior to checking in. Subsequent months will be billed 14 days before the start of the following month(s). Occupants will be notified when new charges are applied to their account. 

Accommodations

• A single dorm room, approximately 10'x13', located in 50 Haven Ave.; each room on floors 2-7 includes a twin XL size bed and mattress, dresser, desk, chair and a set of bed linens and a bath towel. Floors 8-11 have a full-size bed.
• Communal bathrooms and showers on each floor
• Communal kitchen on the 11th floor
• Wireless internet provided by CUIMC IT
• Mail services:  Packages and mail is available for pick-up at the centralized mailroom and package center, 1st Floor of Tower 1 (60 Haven Ave), open Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. After you check out, any mail received for you will be returned to sender unless special arrangements have been made.

Mailing address:        

Your Full Name
60 Haven Ave., 
New York, NY 10032

• Microwave/mini-Fridge combo in certain rooms.
• Pay-per-use washers and dryers on the second floor
• You can purchase a monthly pass to use 50 Haven Ave. Athletic Center, located in the lower levels of 50 Haven Ave.
• Housekeeping service is not provided. You are responsible for the cleanliness of the room.

Eligibility

You must be an applicant of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and have an interview date.

How to Apply

• The maximum length of stay is two nights.
• Apply and include a photo of yourself via our online short-term housing form.

Rate

• The nightly rate is $45 - $50 depending on room amenities. The maximum length of stay is two nights.
• You must schedule a key pick-up appoitment 72 hrs in advance. 
• You can check in with the door attendants at 60 Haven Ave. 
• Check-out is by 10 a.m. after your last night. Return your keys at the Tower 1 (60 Haven Ave.) front desk area. You will need to fill out a key return envelope, place keys in the envelope and then drop it in the Key Drop-Box. This can be done at anytime. 
• Upon applying for a room in 50 Haven, the Office of Housing Services will reach out to you regarding assignment and payment. 

Accommodations

• A single dorm room, approximately 10'x13', located in 50 Haven Ave.; each room on floors 2-7 includes a twin XL bed and mattress, dresser, desk and chair and a set of bed linens and a towel. Floors 8-11 have a full-size bed.
• Communal bathrooms and showers on each floor
• Microwave/mini-Fridge combo in certain rooms
• Communal kitchen on the 11th floor
• Wireless internet provided by CUIMC IT