Important Updates for Our Community

Dear members of the Columbia community:

As many of you may be aware, there are reports of an active shooter on the campus of Brown University this evening, and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are shocked and horrified, and our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone in the Brown community. 

There is no indication of any connection to or heightened risk for Columbia, but out of an abundance of caution, public safety is conducting additional building checks and we are working with our NYPD partners on additional safety measures around our campuses.

As always, please contact Public Safety immediately should you become aware of anything concerning or unusual. Please also make sure you have installed the LionsSafe app.

Public Safety Emergency Lines:

• Morningside: 212-854-5555
• Manhattanville: 212-853-3333
• CUIMC: 212-305-7979

For our community members who may be impacted or need additional support during this time, Columbia has the following support resources available:

• For support from your school, contact the Dean of Students office for your school for additional support and resources.
• Counseling and wellbeing resources:
  • Morningside and Manhattanville students: Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) offers individual counseling, drop-in hours, and support groups.
  • CPS is also available 24/7 at 212-854-2878 for students who need immediate assistance.
  • CUIMC students: Student Health on Haven offers support sessions, individual counseling, and support groups.
  • TELUS Health offers 24/7 support via chat and phone for students who need immediate assistance.
• For spiritual support, you can connect with a Religious Life adviser. 

We will continue to provide updates as needed. Please reach out when you need to, whether to your peers, advisors, or through the various university resources here to support you. 

Sincerely,
Melanie Bernitz
Executive Vice President for University Life and Wellbeing