# ReopenCU

> Daily symptom questionnaire for Columbia University affiliates returning to campus. (iPhone/iPad app by Columbia University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reopencu/id1517672622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Columbia University](https://appshunter.io/developer/405514802)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.66/5 from 144 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reopencu/id1517672622/reviews.md

## What is ReopenCU?

ReopenCU is an app for Columbia University affiliates. Following New York State requirement for universities in New York to re-start research in a limited way, Columbia affiliates who are coming onto the campus for any purpose or who are living in campus housing need to complete a daily symptom questionnaire available through the app. 

Description of the New York State Interim Guidance For Higher Education Research During The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency is available at https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Higher_Ed_Research_Detailed_Guidelines.pdf

## Key features

- Daily symptom questionnaire
- Campus access compliance
- Research restart requirement fulfillment
- University housing symptom tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reopencu/id1517672622/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App fail

*2022-02-02, version 1.7*

Unable to use the app. It won’t even login.

### 1/5 — One of the worst apps out there

*2021-12-01, version 1.5*

Absolutely an ineptly coded app. Frequently crashes or locks users out of the portal. After reinstalling it now won’t accept login and passwords. The idea of the app to keep people safe is an admirable one, but my god the execution of this is awful.

### 1/5 — Worst app I’ve ever used

*2021-09-13, version 1.5*

The app would freeze or refresh to the same page repeatedly and never let me open a link. Also, I’d go from a Green Pass one week to a Red Pass the next week then back to a Green Pass. No explanation. None. This is the second year I’ve seemingly been shunned from campus despite paying full price. This is beyond safety protocols. There is no common sense logic to 90% of this. I feel as though I’m doing more for Columbia during this pandemic than they’re doing for me.

### 1/5 — An app for the uni to cover their butts

*2021-09-03, version 1.5*

Pretty much existed to rid university of liabilities lol

### 1/5 — ZERO creditability app

*2021-08-29, version 1.5*

It’s a quite useless app in the way that it requires only your conscience to verify whether you are sick or not. It’s like a joke

### 1/5 — Very bad

*2021-08-13, version 1.5*

Please refund our tuition fee

### 1/5 — Poorly designed app

*2021-07-26, version 1.5*

Poor app design.

### 1/5 — Can this even be called an App?

*2021-06-26, version 1.5*

Any three-year old child can write a better program than this

### 1/5 — ReopenCU

*2021-06-04, version 1.4*

This is terrible. The clown who did it should be fired.

### 1/5 — Error

*2020-12-11, version 1.1*

Does not let me sign anything!

## Frequently asked questions about ReopenCU

### What is ReopenCU used for?

ReopenCU is used by Columbia University affiliates to complete a daily symptom questionnaire. This is a requirement for individuals coming onto campus for any purpose or living in campus housing, as mandated by New York State for universities to re-start research.

### Who needs to use this app?

All Columbia University affiliates who are coming onto campus for any reason, or who are living in campus housing, are required to use this app to complete their daily symptom questionnaire.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use for all eligible Columbia University affiliates. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What are the benefits of using ReopenCU?

The primary benefit is ensuring compliance with New York State's interim guidance for higher education research during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It facilitates a safe return to campus research and activities by tracking daily symptoms.

### Where can I find more information about the New York State guidelines?

Detailed guidelines from New York State regarding higher education research during the COVID-19 public health emergency can be found at https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Higher_Ed_Research_Detailed_Guidelines.pdf.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.7 — 2022-01-19

Resolved issues

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