TC Campus Access Status

Teachers College Campus

Teachers College’s campus access and operating status remains unchanged at this time. All Columbia-affiliated community members, as well as guests and visitors, may access TC’s campus. This includes the Zankel Hall entrance as well as the 528 access point and driveway. Campus access continues to be available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.

TC Community members and Columbia affiliates are required to swipe for access. Visitors and guests can gain access by checking in with a government-issued ID at the Public Safety desk, located in Zankel Hall.

Any changes to TC’s campus access will be communicated.

Columbia’s Morningside Campus
Columbia has announced campus access updates for the coming days. Effective today and tomorrow, (October 6 and 7 and possibly later into the week), CU is no longer accepting the QR codes generated when guest access to the Morningside campus is requested. “Anyone who is not a current employee or student is considered a guest for this purpose.” CU will work closely with TC and other CU school leadership to determine if/where guest access is critical.

Read Interim President Katrina Armstrong’s full message. For the most recent updates from Columbia University regarding the CU campus, please visit the CU Campus Updates page. 

Columbia’s Morningside Campus

This summer, Columbia University instituted a color-coded campus access status system for Morningside Campus to simplify communication regarding the current circumstances on and around the campus. The Morningside Campus status level is based upon the potential disruption to CU’s academic mission and/or campus operations. 

Columbia University has announced effective Monday, August 12, the Columbia Morningside campus access status will be Orange for all hours of the day. This change is intended to keep community members safe given reports of potential disruptions at Columbia and on college campuses across the country at the beginning of the academic year. For more information please see the full message from Columbia University. 

As Columbia affiliates, Teachers College community members (Students, Faculty, and Staff) with a valid TCID will have continued access to the Morningside Campus. TC Community members are encouraged to periodically check the Columbia Public Safety website for Morningside Campus Access information, changes, and updates. 

Teachers College Campus

While TC takes CU’s campus access status into consideration, we make determinations about access to TC’s campus based on our own distinct operational needs. As of this time there are no campus access changes at TC. Given our standing campus access policy and limited points of access, no changes or updates have been deemed necessary. Please be assured, TC is in regular communication with our university partners at Columbia University, local NYC officials, and beyond. Should campus access modifications be necessary at TC, the College will be sure to communicate this information to all community members. 

Access to the TC academic campus is through the main entrance at the Zankel Building. A valid TCID or a valid ID card from an affiliated institution of Columbia University must be presented for access. All non-affiliated visitors to TC’s campus must enter through the main entrance at the Zankel Building, present a valid ID, and check-in for campus access. For more information refer to TC’s Campus Access policy. 

Teachers College Campus

All Columbia-affiliated community members, as well as guests and visitors, may access TC’s campus. Read more.

Columbia’s Morningside Campus

Teachers College and Barnard affiliates may now access the CU Morningside campus and can request guest access. 

Campus can be accessed at the north pedestrian gate at 116th Street and Broadway, the north pedestrian gate at Amsterdam and 116th Street, and the Wien Gate on 116th Street. These gates will be accessible 24/7 to all Columbia affiliates with a valid CUID, TCID, or BCID, which is required for access. 

CU has instituted a new, streamlined process for registering guests to access the Morningside campus. Columbia, TC and Barnard affiliates can complete this registration form to provide prior authorization for guests and event attendees to come to the Morningside campus. 

Read here for more information. 

As a reminder, community safety and transportation resources are listed here and you can access the Resources in Challenging Times web page for mental health and other resources.

Teachers College Campus

Effective Tuesday, 5/28, at 6:00 a.m., all Columbia-affiliated community members, as well as guests and visitors, may access TC’s campus. This includes the Zankel Hall entrance as well as the 528 access point and driveway.

Campus access will continue to be available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. TC Community members and Columbia affiliates will still be required to swipe for access. Visitors and guests are no longer required to be registered in advance for access and can gain access by checking in with a government-issued ID at the Public Safety desk, located in Zankel Hall.

As a reminder:

• Check the Gottesman Libraries website for current hours.
• Grace Dodge Dining Hall is closed until Tuesday, September 3rd at 11am.
• Everett Café will be operating on a reduced schedule until Tuesday, September 3rd.
  • Open Monday – Thursday, May 20th through July 25th from 8am – 2:30pm. Closed on Fridays.
  • Closed Monday – Friday, July 29th through August 2nd
  • Open Monday – Thursday, August 5th through August 29th from 8am – 2:30pm. Closed on Fridays.

Columbia’s Morningside Campus

Restriction at the Morningside campus remains in effect for affiliates of Barnard and Teachers College. We will provide an update as soon as we have any additional information. For more information on CU campus access, please visit this page. 

As a reminder, community safety and transportation resources are listed here and you can access the Resources in Challenging Times web page for mental health and other resources.

Teachers College Campus

Teachers College’s operating status remains the same. All TC identification holders and their guests are welcome to access TC’s campus via the Zankel Hall entrance, following the guest pre-registration process outlined previously. For more information, please visit this page. 

Columbia’s Morningside Campus

Columbia has announced that effective Monday, May 20, 2024, the first day of Summer Session, Morningside campus will be open to all Columbia-based affiliates from all campuses, including Morningside, Manhattanville, CUIMC, Baker Athletics Complex, Lamont, and Nevis. Due to the heightened environment of protests across New York City, a valid Columbia University ID will still be required to access the Morningside campus. 

Restriction at the Morningside campus remains in effect for affiliates of Barnard and Teachers College. For more information on CU campus access, please visit this page. For other recent updates from Columbia University regarding the CU campus, please continue to visit the CU Campus Updates page.

As a reminder, community safety and transportation resources are listed here and you can access the Resources in Challenging Times web page for mental health and other resources.

On Wednesday, 05/15/2024, Columbia University will be hosting a Student Graduation Celebration which requires West 120th St. to be closed from Broadway to Amsterdam Ave. to parking beginning at midnight (Tuesday night). Additionally, vehicle traffic is prohibited on West 120th Street beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 5/15/2024. This includes anyone that needs to enter or exit TC’s ADA parking, located at the 528 driveway, after 6:00 a.m.

All TC identification holders and their guests can continue to access TC’s campus, following the guest process outlined previously. During the 5/15 event, officers from TC Public Safety will be stationed at both the Amsterdam Ave. and Broadway ends of 120th Street to help ensure TC students, guests, and visitors have pedestrian access to the campus through Zankel Hall. Graduates, students, guests and visitors of the College should advise the officers that they are going to TC and use the sidewalk on the north side of the street for access. 

We encourage all employees to access the College through Whittier Hall, located at 1230 Amsterdam Ave. (at the corner of 120th St.), to minimize pedestrian traffic on 120th.

As of this time, it is unknown when West 120th St. will reopen to vehicle traffic, however, the event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 15, so it is anticipated the roadway will reopen shortly after the event has concluded. 

Again, there will be NO PARKING AVAILABLE on 120th St. between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave. from approximately 6:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon on 5/15. 

Please plan accordingly for 5/15. 

Teachers College Campus

Teachers College’s operating status remains the same. All TC identification holders and their guests are welcome to access TC’s campus via the Zankel Hall entrance, following the guest pre-registration process outlined previously. For more information, please visit this page. 

Graduating students and their families are welcome and encouraged to take photos on TC’s campus.

Columbia’s Morningside Campus

Columbia has announced that effective 8 a.m. May 10, 2024, Morningside campus is open to all Morningside-based Columbia University students enrolled in graduate programs, in addition to the undergraduates, faculty, and staff who were granted access over the past few days. Full access has now been restored for all Morningside-based Columbia students, faculty, and staff.  

Restriction at the Morningside campus remains in effect for affiliates of Barnard and Teachers College. For more information on CU campus access, please visit this page. For other recent updates from Columbia University regarding the CU campus, please continue to visit the CU Campus Updates page. 

As a reminder, community safety and transportation resources are listed here and you can access the Resources in Challenging Times web page for mental health and other resources.

Teachers College Campus

Teachers College’s operating status remains the same. All TC identification holders and their guests are welcome to access TC’s campus via the Zankel Hall entrance, following the guest pre-registration process outlined previously. For more information, please visit this page.

Graduating students and their families are welcome and encouraged to take photos on TC’s campus.

Columbia’s Morningside Campus

Columbia has announced that access to the Morningside campus has been expanded to include all Morningside-based Columbia University graduating students, all Columbia Law School students, and all Morningside-based Columbia staff.

Restriction at the Morningside campus remains in effect for affiliates of Barnard and Teachers College. For more information on CU campus access, please visit this page. For other recent updates from Columbia University regarding the CU campus, please continue to visit the CU Campus Updates page.

As a reminder, community safety and transportation resources are listed here and you can access the Resources in Challenging Times web page for mental health and other resources.

General Access

General access to TC’s campus is limited to TC identification holders only* effective Friday, May 3, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. Campus access will be available from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. Access to the campus is limited to the Zankel Hall entrance. TC Community members will still be required to swipe for access. 

*Note that Hollingworth and Rita Gold families may enter at the 528 driveway booth with proper program-issued identification. 

Guests & Visitors 

TC Campus

• Guests and visitors to the campus must be pre-registered through their respective departments.
• All academic and nonacademic department guests & visitors MUST be pre-approved by a supervisor or manager within their respective departments.
• A list of guests & visitors should be provided to TC Public Safety by emailing Public Safety at publicsafety@tc.columbia.edu 24 hrs in advance of or at the latest by 7:00 pm the day prior to their arrival.

Individuals who are not on the pre-approved list will not be permitted campus access.  

Residence Halls 

• As of this time, there are no restrictions for guests and visitors to the residence halls. 

Events & Programs

While TC campus access is limited to TC identification holders only, events can proceed as scheduled with the following established pre-registration procedures for guest attendees and visitors. 

All event producers and program administrators will need to do the following to host an event or program on the campus: 

• Pre-registration will be required for all attendees, (this includes TC and Non-TC affiliates) via Eventbrite, Google Sheets, etc.  
• The list of pre-registered attendees will need to be provided to TC Public Safety 48 hrs in advance by emailing it to publicsafety@tc.columbia.edu.  
• Event producers and program administrators will need to staff event/program check-in on the day of the event or program. (i.e., being physically located in the lobby or tabling in Zankel) 

TC Alert: URGENT. Due to winter weather, classes will be held online on Tuesday, 2/13/24. Students should plan to attend class remotely. Faculty members will contact students with further instructions. Facilities & Public Safety staff members should report to campus as scheduled. All other employees (faculty & staff) should work remotely on 2/13/24.

Note: All Facilities and Public Safety Staff that are scheduled and unable to be on campus should speak with their supervisor.

In-person classes and work are scheduled to resume on 2/14/24. We will advise the community accordingly if there are any changes to this schedule.

This is a message from the Teachers College Office of Public Safety

Please note: RAVE is TC’s emergency mass messaging tool. For more information, visit https://www.tc.edu/publicsafety/alerts/