MEMBERSHIP
Membership Eligibility
The Application Process
Dues
Payment Options
Spousal Memberships
Membership Eligibility
Who is eligible for Club membership?
All Columbia University Alumni, including degree-holders from Barnard College and Teachers College, are eligible for membership, as well as Columbia certificate holders, faculty, administrators, full-time graduate and undergraduate students, and parents of alumni and students.
Are graduates of Barnard and Teachers College eligible for membership?
Yes, graduates of these schools along with faculty, staff, students, and parents of alumni and students are eligible to join the Club.
I received an advanced degree, not an undergraduate degree, from Columbia; may I still join?
Yes. All graduates are eligible for membership. However, please note that your dues will be calculated based on the year you received your undergraduate degree, even if Columbia did not grant that degree.
Do I need to have a Columbia affiliation to join the Club?
Yes. The Club can neither solicit nor accept applications from individuals who do not fit the above criteria.
I attended Columbia but never received a degree; may I still join?
Please e-mail us at
email Information Request to discuss your application.
Though I did not attend Columbia, my parent or child did; may I join?
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The Application Process
How do I become a member of the Club?
Only eligible candidates may receive applications for membership in the Club. There are three ways to apply for membership:
- Fill out the on-line Membership Application form
- Print, complete and return a membership applcation to the Columbia University Club of New York
- To receive a complete membership packet by mail , send an email to
email Information Request
Please include the following:
- Your name
- The year you received your undergraduate degree and the college that granted it (even if that is not your Columbia degree)
- The degrees/years you received from Columbia (if different from above)
- The address to which you would like the packet sent
We will mail you a packet within two business days.
Do I include payment with my application?
Yes. Payment may be included with your application. Otherwise, upon acceptance into the Club, you will be billed for your annual dues and initiation fee.
How long does the approval process take?
The Club has an Admissions Committee that reviews all applications once each month, usually on the second Monday of the month. Candidates accepted for membership are billed the week following the Admissions Committee meeting. Upon receipt of payment, a membership card will be issued.
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Where can I find out how much my dues are?
Click here for more information on calculating your dues.
How are membership dues calculated?
Membership dues are based on two criteria:
- Where a candidate for membership lives and works
- The year the candidate received his or her undergraduate degree
For more information on eligibility requirements, click here .
What are the residency categories?
There are three residency categories: Resident, Suburban, and Nonresident:
- Resident members are those individuals who either live or work in the five boroughs of New York City
- Suburban members are those individuals who both live and work outside of New York City, but within a 50-mile radius of the Club
- Nonresident members are those individuals who both live and work outside the 50-mile radius of the Club
How are distances calculated?
Distances are calculated using air miles from a central point in New York City; we use Hagstrom’s map as our guide.
I received my advanced degree from Columbia; how are my dues calculated?
Your dues are based on your undergraduate degree year, even if Columbia did not grant that degree.
Are there any discounts?
Yes. Discounts apply to full-time graduate students to age 35, undergraduate students, faculty, retirees 65 years or older, members of the clergy, and full-time educators. For complete information on the rules concerning these special categories, please click here .
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Payment Options
Payments for Club dues and initiation fees can be made by check or credit card.
May I pay in installments?
Membership dues may be paid in quarterly installments (interest free) if charged to a credit card. The one-time initiation must be paid in full before a membership can be activated.
What credit cards do you accept for payment?
We accept Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
After I am accepted into membership, can I call you with my credit card information?
No. We must have your authorization in writing to charge your credit card. We cannot accept phone authorizations. Please also note that each year when you renew your membership, you must sign a new credit card authorization form.
Please note that we cannot accept money orders or starter checks and that a check must have the name and address of the member (or the member’s business, for corporate checks) pre-printed on its face. Please also see the information on credit card payment above.
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Spousal/Partner Memberships
May I get a separate membership card for my spouse/partner?Upon written application by a member (space is provided on our membership application form), a member’s spouse/partner may have membership privileges at the Club for a small additional fee. This membership includes a separate membership identification card and house statement. Please note that spousal/partner members may not issue guest cards and may not vote in the general election of the Club.
