Summer Admitted Students

Activate Your University Network Identification

Your UNI will be emailed to you 5-7 business days after submitting your non-refundable enrollment deposit. You should activate your UNI as soon as you receive it. The activation link can be found here.  If needed, your UNI number can be found in your Applicant Portal.

If you experience any issues activating your UNI, you can contact CUIT for support.

Your UNI provides access to your Lionmail email account. All follow-up emails from Columbia University will be sent to your LionMail account, including emails regarding registration and billing. Step 3 has information on setting up your Lionmail account.

Online Students are not required to submit proof of immunization and can scroll down to Step 3.

• You may self-register after your immunization documents have been processed and approved by the Immunization Compliance Office. Enrolled students with an immunization hold will not be allowed to participate in the program.
• Students must submit their:

1. Documented immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
2. Decision to disclose their Meningitis vaccination status

• Students must upload immunization documentation to the Columbia Health Patient Portal and record the date they recieved the vaccine in the Medical Clearances section. Immunization records must include the student’s name and date of birth and match the student name on the Columbia application. If the record is not in English, the record must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• It can take up to 2-3 weeks for the Immunization Office to process your documents. Review this visual to understand what happens after submitting your immunization documents.
• You can also find an instructional video on Immunization on this page below.
• You must monitor your immunization compliance status by checking your Columbia LionMail inbox and Columbia Patient Portal at least once a week. Additional documentation may be requested by the immunization office. Students may not register for class until the immunization hold is lifted.
• For information on Religious or Medical Exemptions or step-by-step instructions on uploading your documentation, visit CU Health’s Immunization Office website by clicking here. 

Proof of immunization should be submitted via the Columbia Health Patient Portal within 2 weeks of admission to the Pre-College Program. 

Submit an ID Photo  All students MUST submit an ID photo at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your program. Residential and Commuter students who do not upload an ID photo by their program  deadlines will not have a student ID available on move-in day. Online students are not issued physical ID cards but must submit a photo so we can verify your identity in class. Review photo criteria, here. To upload a photo, click here. 

Duo Multifactor Authentication Multifactor authentication (MFA) confirms you are authorized to access the service or resource you are requesting. Students must set-up Duo before they log in to Columbia systems. Students who fail to complete this step will get locked out of Columbia systems. Click here to set-up Duo.

Log in to LionMail Begin checking your Columbia email account for important announcements and next steps. Access LionMail here.

Medical Insurance Residential and Commuter students MUST have medical insurance to attend this program and provide details on the health enrollment form. We do not provide waivers for medical insurance, nor do we offer an insurance plan. If you have submitted a request for insurance or waiver through Columbia's health website, please note that these requests are automatically declined. International students MUST purchase a medical insurance plan which would provide coverage in the United States for both emergency and routine procedures. Proof of medical insurance will be required at program check-in.

Submit Transcript Your Official Transcript must be sent to hsp-transcripts [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu (hsp-transcripts[at]columbia[dot]edu) by a school administrator prior to the start of your program.

All students must register themselves for a course prior to the start of the program. 

You will be able to access course registration only after completing steps 1-3 above:

1. Activate UNI
2. Receive Immunization compliance clearance after document submission (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter students ONLY)
3. Complete Post-Enrollment Tasks 

Your registration appointment window will open after all holds have been lifted. Holds are lifted approximately 1 business day after all required documents have been processed. 

Course availability quickly fills as we approach the registration deadline. We encourage students to complete steps 1-3 as soon as possible so that they have the most course options available to them. We recommend you have multiple courses of interest in case your top choice course is no longer available.

Registration instructions can be found in the Registration Instructions section below.

Complete the Residential Questionnaire (Required for Residential Students ONLY):  Students are randomly assigned to either single or double rooms on single-gender floors or in single-gender suites. Students cannot request housing with another student or in a particular building, on a particular floor, or in a particular suite or room. Complete the Residential Questionnaire to help us ensure that we assign you to a dorm room and restroom option that aligns with and affirms your gender identity. 

Click here to learn more about the residential experience.

Disability Accommodations (If needed): The University provides a full range of services and accommodations to assist students with disabilities. Upon acceptance into the program, students requiring special in-class accommodations should register with the Disability Services. It is recommended that students joining the University contact the office immediately to initiate the registration process, but no later than 4 weeks before the start of the program. Only students who identify their disabilities well in advance can be assured of accommodation by the start of the program. Click here to register with Disability Services.

Dietary Needs (If needed): Students with severe food allergies or dietary restrictions due to religious beliefs or a health condition can reach out to the campus Dietician to begin making arrangements for summer meal planning. Contact the dietician here. 

Read the Student Handbook The Student Handbook provides important information about program offerings, campus resources, and student expectations. The Student Handbook will be emailed to you approximately four weeks in advance of your program start date.

Read the Student Conduct & Community Guidelines Students and parents are expected to be aware of program and university policies prior to the start of the program. Click here to download the Student Conduct & Community Guidelines.

Please note that all students sign and agree to the policies outlined in the Conduct Guidelines and the condensed Conduct Agreement which can be reviewed here.

Check Your Class Schedule Review your course schedule, instructor, and course location by logging into SSOL and clicking “Student Schedule.” If you notice any errors in your course enrollment, contact the admissions office at hsp-admit [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu.

Acquire Course Materials Be sure that you have any supplies that might be required for the particular curricular option(s) in which you are enrolled. For more information, please visit your course page on our website. Required materials will be added at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the program. 

Identify the course you would like to register for using the summer course page and locate the corresponding call number. Call numbers are unique course identifiers assigned to each curricular offering. Please carefully review your desired course's prerequisites and ensure you have completed the prerequisites with a B or higher. Course registration is closely monitored by our admissions team, and students will not be permitted to participate in a course whose prerequisites they have not appropriately fulfilled.  

You can also find course information and the exact availability of a course in the Columbia University Directory of Classes

* Only students participating in Session A or Session B of the Online Summer  program may take up to two courses. All other program options have a limit of one course per session.

Please note, some courses may have more than one available section per session. Individual course listing pages will provide additional guidance for such instances. To confirm the course times that are available during your session, please review our Summer Courses.

Using your UNI, log in to your Vergil Account (course registration platform). Before registering for class you must sign the Financial Responsibility Statement located at the top of your Vergil dashboard in orange. 

Registration appointments will populate at the top of your Vergil dashboard in green. Click on your registration appointments to confirm the date and time of your registration appointment window. Please note that students are only allowed to register from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM ET Monday - Friday. Registration is closed during the weekend and University holidays. 

If you do not see any registration appointments in your Vergil dashboard that could indicate:

1. You are registering outside of your registration appointment window (ex. trying to register at 10:30PM ET)

2. You still have outstanding holds that need to be cleared

1. In the upper righthand corner of your Vergil dashboard, make sure you have selected the correct term for registration.

2. Look for the Call number prompt in the course selection area of the dashboard. Type the call number exactly as it is written in the course listing. Mistyping a call number could result in registering for the wrong class.

3. You will then be brought to the course page. Confirm that your course details are accurate: check for term, modality (online or in person) and space availability in the course. If there is no space availability in the course, do not add it to your course plan. There is no waitlist for Pre-College courses.

4. Finally, press the Register button. Vergil will then indicate whether you have successfully registered or not. If the registration failed, follow the instructions to correct the registration.

Once you’ve registered, students will not receive a confirmation email. To confirm you’ve successfully registered you must return to the Vergil dashboard and locate the “my schedule/registration” button. Click on your course to view course specific information including the instructor, location, time and more.

Can I register for a course if I do not meet the prerequisites?

No. Students must meet all course prerequisites, if any are listed. Students who register for a course without having fulfilled prerequisites will be deregistered and asked to register for a different course.

What if my class is full?

Once a course fills, it will not be overenrolled. This policy is to ensure that we maintain a small course size with a high level of engagement and rigor.

Can I register for more than one class?

Students participating in Session A or Session B of the Online Summer program may take up to two courses. All other program options have a limit of one course per session.

When will my class appear on Courseworks?

You will be able to view and access your class in Courseworks approximately one week before the start of class.

Pre-Program Meeting for Students & Families 

This mandatory meeting will be held to discuss program logistics for move-in, program guidelines, resources for parent communication, and provide insights about the daily program schedule. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Residential Welcome (Students Only)

On move-in day, students will be welcomed by administrators and staff. Further details will be shared about the academic experience, on campus resources, residential safety & rules, and more. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: Lerner Auditorium

Pre-Program Meeting for Students & Families

This mandatory meeting will be held to discuss program logistics for move-in, program guidelines, resources for parent communication, and provide insights about the daily program schedule. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Residential Welcome (Students Only)

On move-in day, students will be welcomed by administrators and staff. Further details will be shared about the academic experience, on campus resources, residential safety & rules, and more. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: Lerner Auditorium

Pre-Program Meeting for Students & Families

This mandatory meeting will be held to discuss program logistics for check-in, program guidelines, resources for parent communication, and provide insights about the daily program schedule. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Pre-Program Meeting for Students & Families

This mandatory meeting will be held to discuss program logistics for check-in, program guidelines, resources for parent communication, and provide insights about the daily program schedule. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Pre-Program Meeting for Students & Families

This mandatory meeting will be held to discuss program logistics for check-in, program guidelines, resources for parent communication, and provide insights about the daily program schedule. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Pre-Program Meeting for Students & Families

This mandatory meeting will be held to discuss program logistics for check-in, program guidelines, resources for parent communication, and provide insights about the daily program schedule. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Mandatory Student Orientation (Parent attendance optional)

This virtual orientation is a great way to get a head start on the Online Summer experience, meet new people, and find out more about our co-curricular offerings. Students will get to meet and interact with our college interns and hear from staff and administrators about what to expect from the program this summer. In this orientation, we will cover program policies, academic expectations, support resources, and involvement opportunities. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Mandatory Student Orientation (Parent attendance optional)

This virtual orientation is a great way to get a head start on the Online Summer experience, meet new people, and find out more about our co-curricular offerings. Students will get to meet and interact with our college interns and hear from staff and administrators about what to expect from the program this summer. In this orientation, we will cover program policies, academic expectations, support resources, and involvement opportunities. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Mandatory Student Orientation (Parent attendance optional)

This virtual orientation is a great way to get a head start on the Online Summer experience, meet new people, and find out more about our co-curricular offerings. Students will get to meet and interact with our college interns and hear from staff and administrators about what to expect from the program this summer. In this orientation, we will cover program policies, academic expectations, support resources, and involvement opportunities. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration. 

Invoices can be paid by check, wire transfer, online check (E-Check), and Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards.* Please note that Columbia University does not offer a payment plan for this program.

To pay by credit card, the student will follow the steps below:

1. Go to Student Services Online (SSOL) and log in with your Columbia UNI and UNI password
2. Click on 'Account Detail and E-Billing'
3. Click on 'View E-Bill and Pay by E-Check' under E-Bill Information
4. Click on 'Make Payment' in the left navigation bar, enter the payment amount, and select 'Credit Card' from the Payment Method drop-down box.
5. Continue to follow prompts to complete a credit card transaction

*If you elect to pay by credit card, a processing fee will be added to your payment: 2.85% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards. 

If a parent or other family member is responsible for the bill, the student will need to set them up as an Authorized Payer. To create an authorized payer account, students should follow the steps below:

1. Log in to Student Services Online (SSOL).
2. Select "Account Detail and E-Billing."
3. Select "View E-Bill and Pay by E-Check."
4. From the left navigation, select "Authorize Payer" and follow the instructions to create a username for each Authorized Payer. 
5. Next, be sure to tell your Authorized Payer(s) what their temporary login is, and give them the link to the secure E-Billing site for parents and families.
6. The first time your Authorized Payer(s) log in, they will be prompted to change their password and verify their email address. At that time, please check your Columbia email address to find your program invoice.

Please note: Authorized Payers will not have the option to pay via credit card. Authorized Payers can make payments by check, wire transfer, or online check (E-Check).

Move-In & Arrival 

            Move-In Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

            Check-In Time: 10:00 am- 2:30 pm

Arrival Address 

          Lerner Hall, Broadway Entrance

          2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

           *Follow signage to check-in* 

Move-In & Arrival 

            Move-In Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

            Check-In Time: 10:00 am- 2:30 pm

Arrival Address 

          Lerner Hall, Broadway Entrance

          2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

           *Follow signage to check-in* 

Student Drop-Off:

Due to space limitations we cannot accommodate parents inside the building for check-in. Parents can wait in line with students and then meet them at the exit once the student has checked-in. It is not required that a parent attend check-in but many parents opt to bring their student to campus. 

Student Pick-Up:

For parents seeking a standard pick-up location to meet their child daily, we encourage you to utilize the main gates at 116th/ Broadway or 116th/Amsterdam as they are in close proximity to a public safety kiosk and have high visibility. 

Student Drop-Off:

Due to space limitations we cannot accommodate parents inside the building for check-in. Parents can wait in line with students and then meet them at the exit once the student has checked-in. It is not required that a parent attend check-in but many parents opt to bring their student to campus. 

Student Pick-Up:

For parents seeking a standard pick-up location to meet their child daily, we encourage you to utilize the main gates at 116th/ Broadway or 116th/Amsterdam as they are in close proximity to a public safety kiosk and have high visibility. 

Student Drop-Off:

Due to space limitations we cannot accommodate parents inside the building for check-in. Parents can wait in line with students and then meet them at the exit once the student has checked-in. It is not required that a parent attend check-in but many parents opt to bring their student to campus. 

Student Pick-Up:

For parents seeking a standard pick-up location to meet their child daily, we encourage you to utilize the main gates at 116th/ Broadway or 116th/Amsterdam as they are in close proximity to a public safety kiosk and have high visibility. 

Student Drop-Off:

Due to space limitations we cannot accommodate parents inside the building for check-in. Parents can wait in line with students and then meet them at the exit once the student has checked-in. It is not required that a parent attend check-in but many parents opt to bring their student to campus. 

Student Pick-Up:

For parents seeking a standard pick-up location to meet their child daily, we encourage you to utilize the main gates at 116th/ Broadway or 116th/Amsterdam as they are in close proximity to a public safety kiosk and have high visibility.