The main building of Columbia University with large steps and many students sitting on the steps, under a clear blue sky.

HLV

NYC

FAQ

A campus map showing buildings and locations such as the campus entrance, North West 501, Wallach Dorm, John Jay Dining, and Urs 142, with labeled streets and pathways.

Hudson Lab Ventures at
Columbia University

Mon-Fri from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

  • July 13-23 in Uris 142

  • Fri, July 24 in Northwest Corner 501

STUDENT PITCH EVENT
Fri, July 24 from 2:20-4:30 pm
Northwest Corner 501
All are welcome. Please RSVP at https://2026HLVNYCpitches.eventbrite.com

Columbia campus security is strict, so please list every person in your party. Any person not listed may have difficulty accessing campus. An HLV Representative will be at Broadway & 116th until 2:15 pm. Any latecomers may have difficulty accessing campus.

Traveling to NYC


Recommended Flight Windows
To make airport pickups and drop-offs easier for everyone, we encourage families to book flights within the following windows:

Arrival
JFK Airport
Sunday, July 12, 2026
at 16:00 (±1 hour)

Departure
JFK Airport
Saturday, July 25, 2026
at 19:00 (±1 hour)

What to pack? Check out our packing list.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

1

PASSPORT REMINDER

Please ensure your student’s passport is valid for travel from your country to the U.S.

2

PARENTAL CONSENT TO TRAVEL

All minors under 18 traveling without their parents should carry a notarized letter of parental consent. Both parents/guardians must sign the form, have it notarized by a notary public no earlier than June 13, 2026 (30 days before departure), and email it by July 1, 2026.
Facade of a historic building with arched windows, stone steps, and black lantern-style wall sconces, with the word WALLACH inscribed above the entrance.

Lodging

NYC Dorm & Forms

‍ ‍Wallach Hall
1116 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027

Move-in: Sun, July 12 at 12 pm
Move-out: Sat, July 25 by 11 am

‍ ‍HLV Housing Rules and Regulations

‍ NYC Social Calendar (coming soon)

A bedroom corner with a large window, a cozy chair with a pillow, a black office chair, a bed with a wooden frame, and a wall decorated with photos hung on string. An air conditioning unit is in the window.

What to pack? Check out our packing list.

Main Classroom

Modern building with a large sculpture in front, featuring a black abstract design on a green lawn, with stairs, trees, and street lamps.

Uris Hall 142

A classroom or lecture hall with students seated at desks, a lecturer standing in front, and two large screens displaying a presentation.