Room Reservations
Reserve SIPA Spaces
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The Office of Academic Affairs oversees the SIPA classroom reservation system for SIPA-managed classrooms. Please use the links below to reserve a classroom for one-time SIPA events, including review sessions, make-up classes, academic events, and SIPA student group meetings.
Most SIPA classrooms are University Registrar-managed classrooms operated by CUIT where SIPA has priority scheduling rights for these spaces.
Reservation Guidelines
Maximum number of bookings allowed per reservation 1
Recurring reservations are not permitted
Time limit per reservation 2 hours
10-minute buffer automatically added before and after the requested reservation time
Only allow new reservations within this number of days 1 day (for staff & faculty)
2 weeks (for student groups)
same-day reservations are not allowed
Cutoff time to make next-day reservations 4:00 PM Classroom Availability
Reservable classrooms are confirmed automatically. Requestable classrooms require approval. Requests for approval must be submitted at least three business days in advance.
Classrooms cannot be reserved during University holidays or building closures.
Reservations Open
- Fall 2026: September 21, 2026
- Spring 2027: February 1, 2027
EMS Platform Access
Student Organizations: Sign in using your organization's assigned Columbia email account, as provided by the Office of Student Affairs.
Staff & Faculty: Sign in using your Columbia UNI by selecting the "Sign In With Your UNI" button on the EMS login page.
For reservations that cannot be accommodated through EMS or for other ad hoc classroom requests, please contact SIPA Academic Affairs. Before reaching out, please check room availability and include your preferred room and meeting time.
Reserve a Room Check Room Availability View SIPA Classrooms Room Reservations Handbook Email SIPA Academic Affairs
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To reserve the 6th Floor Cafe in the International Affairs Building, please fill out the Publique Reservation Form on CampusGroups at least two weeks in advance to ensure it is available. Please contact SIPASA for any questions or to request more information.
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To reserve rooms in Lehman Library or any other Columbia Library, please visit Columbia University Libraries link below. Once confirmed, pick up the key at the Lehman Library circulation desk. Like other library materials, the key is checked out on your library account.
Notes:
- TAs are provided at least one weekly recitation time. Should you need any additional space or need to change your meeting times, please contact your supervisory faculty and/or your program director.
- Capstone Workshops are provided one weekly meeting time. You may request ad hoc space for client meetings and calls, but regular meetings outside class time should be held in the library or a similar space (e.g., Publique, Zoom). If you cannot get a room from any of these options, please contact the Capstone Workshops team.
Reserve Non-SIPA Spaces
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Columbia University Event Management coordinates event space in Lerner Hall, Low Library, Faculty House, and any outdoor grounds.
Audio Visual Services
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SIPA Audio Visual services are available to SIPA students, faculty, and administration.
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Note: AV requests must be made two business days in advance.
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Technical support for hybrid/electronic classrooms ("eRooms") is available from Monday–Friday, between 8am–8pm, and on call during weekends. Please email [email protected] for assistance, or call +1 112-854-3633.
For all other support, please submit a ticket to the CUIT Service Desk to ask questions or report an issue. You can also call the Service Desk at +1 112-854-1919. Customers can expect a response within one business day.
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