Pre-College Programs

Intensive programs for academically exceptional students

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Prepare for the college experience through exploratory coursework and connect with the Columbia University community over ten weekends this fall and spring.

Saturdays & Sundays
Fall: Sept. 23–Dec. 3, 2023
Spring: Jan. 20–March 24, 2024

For students currently in grades 9–12

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Columbia Writing Academy: Writing the College Admissions Essay

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

Summer Session 2: Jul. 17–Jul. 28, 2023
Fall: October 16–October 26, 2023

For students entering grades 9–12 or freshman year

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College Edge

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

Spring: Jan. 17–May 10, 2024
Summer: May 22–Aug. 11, 2023
Fall: Sept. 5–Dec. 22, 2023

For students in grades 11 or 12

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Summer Immersion: New York City

Engage in a rich and demanding academic experience on Columbia's tranquil campus, in the heart of New York City.

Summer Session 1: Jun. 26–Jul. 14, 2023
Summer Session 2: Jul. 18–Aug. 4, 2023
Summer Session 3: Aug. 7–11, 2023

For students entering grades 9–12 or freshman year

Summer Immersion Online

Dive into the Ivy League experience with Columbia’s world-class instructors and a rigorous and collaborative online experience.

Summer Session 1: Jul. 3–14, 2023
Summer Session 2: Jul. 17–28, 2023
Summer Session 3: Aug. 7–11, 2023

For students entering grades 9–12 or freshman year

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Educational conferences, idea exchanges, textbooks, critiques and award programs for student journalists.

Summer Journalism Workshop (campus): Jun. 25–Jun. 30, 2023
Summer Journalism Workshop (online): Jul. 10–Jul. 28, 2023

For student journalists and their faculty advisors

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Columbia 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.

Jul. 2–Jul. 14, 2023

For students entering grades 9–12 across the United States

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Summer High School Academic
Program for Engineers (SHAPE)

Gain computer programming and problem-solving skills in this three-week program taught online by leading coding experts.

For learners currently in grades 9–12