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
College Tuition Scholarship (Lunch & Learn Webinar Series)
A Care Guide for Dementia: Strategies, Support, and Self-Care (Wellthy)
Identity Theft: Safeguarding Your Finances (TIAA)
Benefits News
CUHR Connection: June 2026
National Employee Appreciation Day approaches. Learn more about what is available to Columbia faculty and staff throughout March and all year round.
Commuting Updates: NJ Transit and FIFA World Cup Match Day Adjustments
As the New York/New Jersey area prepares to host the upcoming FIFA World Cup, significant regional gridlock and public transit restrictions will heavily impact faculty and staff commuting between New York and New Jersey.
Retirement Facilitations Available with HR Benefits Service Center
There will be upcoming changes to the navigation model within TalentLink that will provide a more focused, consistent experience for users. A beta version is available now and the general release will happen later this summer.
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.