Welcome Program Schedule

Orientation is an opportunity for new faculty and staff to explore life and resources at Columbia and learn about the benefits that suit your needs. 

It is strongly recommended that new hires attend within the first 30 days of being hired, as close to their first day of work as possible. Managers can register their new hires for one of our upcoming zoom orientation sessions by completing this Welcome Program registration form

Upcoming Dates (all sessions are conducted via zoom from 9 am to 12 pm):

  • January 8, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • February 5, 2026
  • February 19, 2026
  • March 5, 2026
  • March 19, 2026
  • April 2, 2026
  • April 16, 2026
  • April 30, 2026
  • May 14, 2026
  • May 28, 2026

 The zoom link to the session is in the confirmation email that is sent to registered participants.

How to Register

Departments and hiring managers can register employees for the above sessions with this registration form.