A notice to parents and families: Below you will find information regarding our Session Overview, Enrollment, Registration, Orientation, Billing, Residential Move-in, and Commuter Check-in to help your Columbia University Pre-College student finalize their enrollment.
Enrolled students should access the Admitted Student Portal using the link found in their decision letter to find the required enrollment forms and information specific to their session.
On this page
Session Overview
Program
Session Dates
NYC Residential Summer
Session A June 30 – July 18, 2025
Move-In: June 29
Move-out: July 18
Session B July 22 – August 8, 2025
Move-In: July 21
Move-Out: August 8
NYC Commuter Summer
Session A June 30 – July 18, 2025
Session B July 22 – August 8, 2025
Session C August 11 – August 15, 2025
Online Summer
Session A July 7 – July 18, 2025
Session B July 21 – August 1, 2025
Session C August 11 – August 15, 2025
Registration Dates
Students should act as soon as possible for the best selection of classes. Only students who applied by the early registration deadline will be able to register by the early registration dates:
To learn more about our deferral, refund, and withdrawal deadlines, visit the programs costs page here.
Program
Early Registration Date
General Registration Date
NYC Residential Summer
March 3
March 17
NYC Commuter Summer
March 3
March 17
Online Summer
March 10
March 24
Next Steps for Enrollment
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.
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.
Online Students are not required to submit proof of immunization and can scroll down to Step 3.
You are permitted to 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 able to participate in the program.
Immunization documentation must be uploaded to the Columbia Health Patient Portal and the date the vaccine was received recorded 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 our website here.
You must monitor your immunization compliance status by checking your Columbia LionMail inbox and Columbia Patient Portal at least every week. Additional documentation may be requested from 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.
Enrollment Forms
Review & Sign Enrollment Forms - The following forms must be submitted prior to the start of the program.
Enrollment Form
Online
Commuter
Residential
Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release
Yes
Yes
Commuter Student Eligibility Verification
Yes
Gym Waiver (Session A and Session B ONLY)
Yes
Yes
Health Waiver
Yes
Yes
Media Release
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parent/Legal Guardian & Emergency Contact Verification Form
Yes
Yes
Yes
Text Message Opt‑in Form
Yes
Yes
Yes
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.
Submit an ID Photo- All students MUST submit an ID photoat 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 we need to have a picture of you on file in our system to verify your identity in class. Review photo criteria, here. To upload a photo, click here.
Duo Multifactor Authentication- Multifactor authentication (MFA) uses multiple proofs of identity to ensure you are authorized to access the service or resource that you are requesting. Students will need to set-up Duo before they begin to login to Columbia systems. Students who fail to complete this step will get locked out of Columbia systems. Click here to set-up Duo.
Login to LionMail- Begin checking your Columbia email account for important announcements and next steps. Access LionMail here.
Medical Insurance- Residential and Commuter students are REQUIRED to have medical insurance to attend this program. 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 their own 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.
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:
Activate UNI
Submit & Comply with Immunization Requirements (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter students ONLY)
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.
The Questionnaire will not be posted in your Admitted Student Portal until 4 weeks prior to the start of the program. We will send an email to let you know when to complete this step.
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.
As you complete your next steps for enrollment listed above be sure to watch these quick walkthrough videos to help you easily navigate and complete your enrollment steps.
Submitting the Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit
Your Summer at Columbia Starts Now!
UNI & LionMail
Immunization
Enrollment Forms
Course Registration
Billing
Orientation, Check-in, and more!
Registration Instructions
Select the course you would like to register for. 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. Once selected, navigate to the course description page and locate the corresponding call number.
Course Registration Limits
Program
Number of Courses Students Can Enroll In
NYC Residential Summer
1
NYC Commuter Summer
1
Online Summer Session A and B *
Up to 2
Online Summer Session C
1
* 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.
Course Pages & Call Numbers
Call numbers are unique course identifiers assigned to each curricular offering. Call numbers can be found on individual course description pages, linked below.
Using your UNI, log in to your SSOL Account. Under the "Academic Records" section of the menu, click on Registration Appointments. There you will find the date and time of your registration appointment window. You may only register during the times indicated.
Students may register Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 9:30pm ET except during University holidays and weekends.
When your registration appointment window opens, log back in to SSOL and click on Registration under the 'Academic Records' menu. Review the registration agreement and proceed to the next step.
Enter the call number associated with your selected course and click, "Query/Add Class". Confirm that the generated course details match the details of your course selection. Once confirmed, click "Add Class" to formally register.
SSOL will update overnight EST. Your course registration will not be immediately viewable and you will not receive a confirmation email. Please log in the following day to view your course registration in the schedule tab of SSOL to confirm you have registered for the correct program and session.
*For questions regarding course registration, please reach out to hsp-admit [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu (hsp-admit[at]columbia[dot]edu) or 212-854-9889. The Admissions Office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time.
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.
Orientation
Residential
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: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am ET
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: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET
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: Saturday, July 12, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET
Location: Lerner Auditorium
Commuter
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: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
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: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration.
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: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration.
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: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm ET
Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration.
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: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm ET
Location: This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. Attendees will receive the link upon registration.
Billing
For Summer 2025, the full program cost must be paid by June 9, 2025. The program fee must be paid within two days of course registration for students enrolling after this date.
Enrolling students and their parents will receive detailed billing instructions via email two weeks before the payment is due and they can also be found on the Admitted Students webpage. Parents will not be able to pay the balance before mid-May as this is when the University system updates for summer tuition.
Program cost details can be found here. The Payment & Refund policies, including the withdrawal and deferral policies, can be found here.
How to Pay Your Bill
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:
Click on 'View E-Bill and Pay by E-Check' under E-Bill Information
Click on 'Make Payment' in the left navigation bar, enter the payment amount, and select 'Credit Card' from the Payment Method drop-down box.
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 demostic 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:
From the left navigation, select "Authorize Payer" and follow the instructions to create a username for each Authorized Payer.
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.
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).
Residential Move-In
Parents and students are responsible for their transportation to and from campus, we do not offer shuttle service. Please be aware of move-in dates and times as we are not able to accommodate early arrivals. You should plan to arrive during your designated move-in date and time listed below.
Note: We are NOT able to accommodate early arrival. Students who arrive in NYC prior to the start of the program are required to make their own lodging arrangements.
Move-In & Arrival
Move-In Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
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 Day Schedule
Time
Event Description
10:00 a.m. ‑ 2:30 p.m.
Student move-In
11:00 a.m. ‑ 1:00 p.m.
Family Reception (optional, refreshments provided)
1:00 p.m. ‑ 4:00 p.m.
Families say goodbye and leave campus
4:00 p.m. ‑ 5:30 p.m.
Residential welcome (students only)
5:30 p.m. ‑ 7:30 p.m.
Dinner (first meal provided by the program)
7:00 p.m. ‑ 9:00 p.m.
Campus tours & RA group meetings
9:00 p.m.
In-building curfew
11:00 p.m.
In-room curfew
Move-In & Arrival
Move-In Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
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 Day Schedule
Time
Event Description
10:00 a.m. ‑ 2:30 p.m.
Student move-In
11:00 a.m. ‑ 1:00 p.m.
Family Reception (optional, refreshments provided)
1:00 p.m. ‑ 4:00 p.m.
Families say goodbye and leave campus
4:00 p.m. ‑ 5:30 p.m.
Residential welcome (students only)
5:30 p.m. ‑ 7:30 p.m.
Dinner (first meal provided by the program)
7:00 p.m. ‑ 9:00 p.m.
Campus tours & RA group meetings
9:00 p.m.
In-building curfew
11:00 p.m.
In-room curfew
Commuter Check-In
Parents and students are responsible for their transportation to and from campus, we do not offer shuttle service. Please be aware of check-in dates and times as we are not able to accommodate early arrivals. You should plan to arrive during your designated check-in date and time listed.
Check-In Dates & Times
Students must show up to check-in at the appropriate time listed below, we cannot accommodate early check-ins. Please be aware that due to the scale of our program, there will be a line on check-in day. Students and parents should expect some wait time as we get everyone checked in.
You will need to check-in to the program, pick-up your student ID, receive your SWAG items, and verify your campus access requirements have been met prior to attending class.
SESSION A CHECK-IN: Monday, June 30, 2025
ARRIVAL ADDRESS
Lerner Hall, Broadway Entrance
2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
*Follow signage to check-in*
Class Time
Arrival Time
If your class time starts at 9:10 am
Please arrive for check-in between 7:00 am and 8:30 am.
If your class time starts at 11:10 am
Please arrive for check-in between 9:00 am and 10:30 am.
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.
Check-In Dates & Times
Students must show up to check-in at the appropriate time listed below, we cannot accommodate early check-ins. Please be aware that due to the scale of our program, there will be a line on check-in day. Students and parents should expect some wait time as we get everyone checked in.
You will need to check-in to the program, pick-up your student ID, receive your SWAG items, and verify your campus access requirements have been met prior to attending class.
SESSION B CHECK-IN: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
ARRIVAL ADDRESS
Lerner Hall, Broadway Entrance
2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
*Follow signage to check-in*
Class Time
Arrival Time
If your class time starts at 9:10 am
Please arrive for check-in between 7:00 am and 8:30 am.
If your class time starts at 11:10 am
Please arrive for check-in between 9:00 am and 10:30 am.
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.
Check-In Dates & Times
Students must show up to check-in at the appropriate time listed below, we cannot accommodate early check-ins. Please be aware that due to the scale of our program, there will be a line on check-in day. Students and parents should expect some wait time as we get everyone checked in.
You will need to check-in to the program, pick-up your student ID, receive your SWAG items, and verify your campus access requirements have been met prior to attending class.
SESSION A CHECK-IN: Monday, August 11, 2025
ARRIVAL ADDRESS
Lerner Hall, Broadway Entrance
2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
*Follow signage to check-in*
Class Time
Arrival Time
If your class time starts at 9:10 am
Please arrive for check-in between 7:00 am and 8:30 am.
If your class time starts at 11:10 am
Please arrive for check-in between 9:00 am and 10:30 am.
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.