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- Columbia’s tranquil campus is nestled in the heart of vibrant New York City. A hub of art and culture, NYC has endless experiences to offer.
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- Study alongside like-minded students from all over the world, on-campus or online. With over 100 courses in a dozen subject areas, any passion can flourish.
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Term

Fall

Fall: Writing Academy

Summer A: In Person

Summer B: In Person

Spring

Summer C: In Person

Summer

Summer A: Online

Summer B: Online

Summer C: Online

Subject Area

Art and Architecture

Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship

Core Skills

Creative Writing

Engineering

Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy

Journalism

Law and Conflict Resolution

Marketing and Communications

Mathematics

Neuroscience

Physical Sciences

Politics and International Affairs

Science and Medicine

Social Impact and Sustainability

Social Sciences and Psychology

Technology

Grade Level

Entering 9th grade

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Program Format

Online

On Campus

A student reviewing notes while sitting at a laptop.

Academic Year Weekend

Prepare for the college experience through exploratory online coursework and community activities over ten weekends.

Program Options

Online
10 weeks

Students hike along the water in the Green Mountains.

Climate School in the Green Mountains

Students will convene in Castleton, Vermont to mobilize action, drive impact, and effect change in response to our warming planet.

Program Options

On Campus
2 weeks

Students crossing Broadway in front of the main gate.

College Edge: Academic Year

Earn college credit and advance your college preparation with advanced coursework taught alongside current Columbia University students.

Program Options

On Campus
12 weeks

People walking and sitting on the steps of Low Library in the summer.

College Edge: Summer

Earn college credit and advance your college preparation with advanced coursework taught alongside current Columbia University students.

Program Options

On Campus
12 weeks

A student taking notes at a laptop with headphones on.

Columbia Writing Academy: Fall

Develop your skills and learn new techniques to write a powerful college admissions essay.

Program Options

Online
2 weeks

A student speaks to someone on their laptop.

Columbia Writing Academy: Spring

Develop your skills and learn new techniques to write a powerful college admissions essay.

Program Options

Online
2 weeks

A student looks intently at their laptop with headphones on.

Columbia Writing Academy: Summer

Develop your skills and learn new techniques to write a powerful college admissions essay.

Program Options

Online
2 weeks

CSPA 2023 Fall Conference Attendees. Photo by Sirin Samman

CSPA Annual Fall Conference

This annual event is a one-day regional scholastic media conference that offers sequences focused on writing, editing, management, design, photography, and digital media.

Program Options

On Campus
1 day

Jenny Dial Creech speaks at the CSPA 2023 Spring Convention

CSPA Spring Convention

This national gathering of student editors and faculty advisers representing newspapers, websites, yearbooks, magazines, and broadcast media will be held at Columbia University from Wednesday, March 19 through Friday, March 21, 2025.

Program Options

On Campus
3 days

CSPA SJW 2023 Instructor Chris Waugaman with students.

CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop

Students and advisers from around the globe come to the Columbia campus each summer or join our sessions virtually for specialized journalism instruction in writing and editing, design, editorial leadership.