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Session 1: June 26–July 14, 2023
Session 2: July 18–August 4, 2023
NYC Residential Summer
For a truly immersive college experience, students who will be 16 years of age or older at the program’s start are eligible to reside on our Morningside Campus: a serene academic community where they will always be mere steps away from classrooms, libraries, amenities—and New York City.
Academics
Students will choose from over 70 courses in a dozen subject areas, spending about four hours in class every weekday with a two-hour midday break. Classes are taught by expert instructors who will challenge students to think independently, critically, and creatively, with both open-mindedness and precision.
It's really been three weeks of absolute bliss, rigorous academic challenges, and meeting different like-minded people from all across the world, all the while living in the bustling city of New York on one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.”
– Susan L. | Surrey, Canada
Courses
World-Class Instructors
Credentials
Upon successful completion, students will earn a Columbia University Certification of Participation and evaluations written by their instructors to further set them apart in the college application process.
The Residential Program
Students will choose from over 70 courses in a dozen subject areas, spending about four hours in class every weekday with a two-hour midday break. Classes are taught by expert instructors who will challenge students to think independently, critically, and creatively, with both open-mindedness and precision.
Residential students enjoy the convenience of being steps away from class and campus resources alike, and can easily attend a wide variety of daily activities and events—like lectures by our prestigious faculty, college prep workshops, community-building activities, and health & wellness programs.
More than half of students choose to live on Morningside Campus, where they can enjoy the excitement of New York City just as readily as any of the resources on our 36-acre campus.
Residential Life
Living on Campus
Daily Schedule
Classes meet twice daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, separated by a 2-hr midday break. All residential students are welcome to join the various activities, outings, and workshops available throughout the day, as well as a weekly special event every Friday.
Because students self-register in order to choose the course that works best for their schedule, details will vary for each student. Visit the course pages for more information.
Residential Schedule A
NYC Residential Summer Program, Schedule A
Residential Schedule B
NYC Residential Summer Program, Schedule B
Program Costs
3-Week Residential Program Cost: $12,449 per session
This amount includes the fee for the program itself along with activity, health services, and technology fees. The non-refundable $1,000 deposit, due upon notification of acceptance to the program, is credited toward this cost.
Not included are the application fee ($80) and varying course-specific fees. Students are advised to budget at least $50 toward course materials, such as textbooks and supplies. Any required course materials will be listed at the bottom of the relevant course page.
Program Options
The NYC Residential Summer program offers the following options:
- Session A - 3 Weeks: June 26–July 14, 2023 (June 25 move-in)
- Session B - 3 Weeks: July 18–August 4, 2023 (July 17 move-in)
- Session AB - 6 Weeks: June 26–August 4, 2023 (June 25 move-in)