Plan Your Summer Now

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) invites print and online publication staff to take part in its 44th Annual Summer Journalism Workshop, offered with both in-person and virtual options. CSPA offers a week-long, in-person workshop in June on the Columbia campus, as well as three distinct virtual sessions in July. The annual workshop is organized by CSPA and hosted by Columbia University. Each session offers sequences focused on either reporting and writing, editorial leadership, and design. New courses and virtual dates to be announced.

The workshop is intended for secondary school students and teachers from schools in the U.S. and international schools following an American plan of education. Participation in the Workshop is open to all students and advisers from senior high schools, whether public, private, or faith-based. No junior high or middle school students are accepted, but advisers from these schools are welcome. Students must be entering into sophomore, junior or senior year in high school. Financial assistance through the Greenman Grant are available for students who qualify.

Registration opens in December. To sign up for CSPA communications, please contact us at: cspa [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu. In-person dates are June 22-28, 2025. Virtual dates TBA.

Please note that the course curriculum is subject to change, however below is a breakdown of courses offered in Summer 2024. 

In-person Session 
News Reporting & Writing
Editorial Leadership
Design Concepts
Photojournalism
Digital Media
Yearbook

Virtual Session I (Dates TBA)
News Reporting & Writing
Editorial Leadership

Virtual Session II (Dates TBA)
News Reporting & Writing
Photojournalism

Virtual Session III (Dates TBA)
Adviser Bootcamp