Acceptance Materials

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Columbia-Penn Program in Paris at Reid Hall for Fall 2009!

The items listed below are of primary importance as you begin your preparations. Please read the Reid Hall Handbook carefully, as it will answer many of your initial questions. We will send the official acceptance letters that you need for your visa within the next two weeks. All forms that need to be completed are below. You will not receive hard copies of these forms. Please submit ALL required materials by the correct deadlines.

You must not hesitate with beginning your visa process. Please read all of the instructions carefully.


The items below must be received on or before November 6, 2009 unless otherwise noted. All items must be sent or delivered to our office in ONE complete packet. Please allow at least one week for standard mail.

You must also complete two important items online: a langauge evaluation and your housing questionnaire. Please download and read the instructions below and then complete both by the required deadlines:

The forms below may be necessary when applying for your visa:

Due January 28, 2010

The items below are for your information and reference. While there is nothing here that needs to be returned, please read everything carefully and stay on top of completing necessary documents.

Mailing Address

Columbia University in Paris at Reid Hall
Office of Global Programs
204 Lewisohn Hall, MC 4111
Columbia University
2970 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
tel: 212-854-2559