A notice to parents and families: Below you will find information regarding our Session Overview, Enrollment, Registration, Orientation, and Billing 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.
Session Overview
Program
Session Dates
Academic Year Weekend Fall 2025
September 19—December 7, 2025*
*Please note that some classes end December 14 due to adjustments made to the calendar as a result of holidays
Classes will not be held on the following dates:
10/10, 10/11, 10/12, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30
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
Academic Year Weekend Fall 2025
July 29, 2025
August 4, 2025
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.
Enrollment Forms
Review & Sign Enrollment Forms - The following forms must be submitted prior to the start of the program.
Enrollment Form
Fall 2025
Parent/Legal Guardian & Emergency Contact Verification Form
Yes
Media Release
Yes
Text Message Opt‑In Form
Yes
CU Email Acknowledgement Form
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 no later than September 18, 2025.
Submit an ID Photo- All students MUST submit an ID photo no later than September 5, 2025. 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
All students must register themselves for a course prior to the start of the program.
Course registration begins July 29th for eligible students who applied by the June 30th early registration application deadline. These students will have a full one-week window to register in advance of the start of the open registration period. For all other students, registration opens on August 4th.
You will be able to access course registration only after completing steps 1-2 above:
Activate UNI
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.
Fall students will not be able to register for classes after September 2, 2025. 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 first choice course is no longer available.
Registration instructions can be found in the Registration Instructions section below.
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 September 5, 2025. 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.
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.
Check Your Class Schedule- Review your course schedule, instructor, and course location by logging into Vergil and clicking “Student Schedule.” If you notice any errors in your course enrollment, contact the admissions office at hsp-ayi [[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.
Access Your Class- You will be able to view and access your class in Courseworks approximately one week before the start of class. If you don’t see your course in Courseworks by the end of day on September 18th, please contact hsp-ayi [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu.
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.
Paying the Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit
Your Time at Columbia Starts Now
UNI & LionMail
Enrollment Forms
Course Registration
Billing
Orientation
Registration Instructions
Identify the course you would like to register for using the course page and locate the corresponding call number. 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. Students enrolling in the Academic Year Weekend program may select up to four classes. Each course will result in additional charges.
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 Vergil account. Before registering you must sign the Financial Responsibility Statement located at the top of your 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.
Students may register Monday - Friday from 9:30AM - 9:30PM ET except during University holidays and weekends.
In the upper righthand corner of the dashboard, make sure you have selected the correct term for registration.
Look for the Call Number prompt in the course selection area of the dashboard. Be sure you 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.
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 in the course. If there is no space in the course, do not add it to your course plan. There is no waitlist for Pre-College courses.
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.
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.
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.
Description: This virtual orientation is a great way to get a head start on the Online Academic Year Weekend Program 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 fall. In this orientation, we will cover program policies, academic expectations, support resources, and involvement opportunities.
Fall Orientation
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 11am - 12:30pm ET
This workshop will be held as a Zoom webinar. The RSVP link will be available closer to the event date. Attendees will receive the meeting link upon registration.
Billing
The full program cost is due by September 5, 2025. For students enrolling after this date, the program fee must be paid within two days of the course registration. Program cost details are found here.
Enrolled students will begin receiving communications about paying the remaining cost of the program in late-August. Enrolled students will not be able to pay the balance before late-August as this is when the University system updates for fall tuition.
The Payment & Refund policies, including the withdrawal and deferral policies, can be found here.
How to Pay Your Bill
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. Credit card fee schedule: 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:
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).
