Columbia University offers a full range of benefits to help you and your eligible dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security for retirement, and meet educational goals. Explore the Health and Welfare, Tax Savings, Tuition, Well-Being and Voluntary Benefits options available.
Benefits Events
Navigating the FAFSA and Other Financial Aid Applications (College Coach)
Retirement Planning Workshop for Officers Ages 40-54
What is an Annuity? Know the Basics (TIAA)
Benefits News
Introducing the CU Benefits Bot
We will all be caregivers at some point, and unfortunately there’s no guidebook for doing so. That’s why we’re providing you and your loved ones with access to Wellthy, a caregiving concierge and digital caregiving support solution, as a covered benefit to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff, beginning April 1.
Enrolling in 2027 Benefits? Update Your Information Now
As we prepare for 2027 Benefits Open Enrollment starting on Monday, November 2, 2026, please verify that your address, phone numbers, and other contact details are accurate. If your information is already up to date, no action is required.
Payroll Processing Deadlines for Academic Personnel Transactions
As we continue processing academic personnel transactions for the 2026-27 academic year, the Provost’s Office of Academic Appointments and the Human Resources Processing Center (HRPC) are writing jointly to reinforce the importance of following the deadlines outlined in the Columbia University pay calendar.
Disclaimer
The Human Resources/Benefits website is intended only to provide information for the guidance of Columbia University Officers, staff and union employees. The writers of the content have exercised their best efforts to ensure accuracy of the information, but accuracy is not guaranteed. If there are any discrepancies between the information on the website, verbal representations and the Plan documents, the Plan documents will always govern. The information is subject to change from time to time, and the University reserves the right to change or terminate these Plans at any time. The information contained on the website is not intended to replace the plan documents, nor is the information in any way intended to imply a contract.