Planning for Retirement

Are you ready to retire? Learn what happens to your benefits when you retire, including services, facilities, and retirement options to help you transition smoothly into retirement from Columbia University.

For current Columbia retirees, more detailed information is available on the Retiree Benefits website.

One-on-One Consultation Sessions

All Columbia faculty and staff are eligible to register for a one-on-one retirement consultation, either in person at Columbia or over the phone.

You will need all your investment account statements, including any retirement investments outside of the retirement plans and your most recent Social Security statement, if available.

A consultant will use this information to understand your current financial situation and develop an action plan. To schedule a session, go to:

• TIAA: TIAA.org | Resources (print version)
• Vanguard: Calendly | Resources (print version)

If you are actively planning for retirement, you can also schedule a retirement facilitation with a staff member in the University's Benefits Service Center to go over the benefits available to you after retirement. 

Schedule an appointment with the Benefits Service Center by emailing [email protected] or call 212-851-7000.

^Disclaimer

^{This website summarizes certain features of the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) and the Officers’ Retirement Plan. The information provided is only an overview of these plans and is not intended to provide full details, which are contained in the official plan documents. If any statements on this website or verbal representations are inconsistent with the official plan documents, the official plan documents will always govern. Columbia University reserves the right to change or terminate any plan, at any time, for any reason. This is in no way intended to imply a contract of employment or a guarantee of returns on savings and investments.}