NYC Residential Summer
FOR STUDENTS 16 OR OLDER
NYC Residential Summer is an opportunity to experience life on an Ivy League campus while choosing from more than 70 courses in a dozen different subject areas. Residential students will also participate in supervised excursions to experience the vibrant art and culture of New York, a city unlike any other in the world.
Session A Session B
Program Options
On Campus 3 weeks
NYC Commuter Summer
FOR 9TH–12TH GRADERS
Rising 9th graders through current 12th graders may enroll in either our 1-week or our 3-week commuter program. About 40% of our program participants live off campus and commute to Morningside Heights, where they may enjoy our many campus resources, such as our world-class libraries, physical fitness center, and Alfred Lerner Hall student center.
Program Options
On Campus
3 weeks, 1 week
FOR 9TH–12TH GRADERS
Rising 9th graders through current 12th graders delve into their academic interests in a highly interactive curriculum designed specifically for online learning. Workshops and co-curricular programming are designed to build community with your peers and instructors from around the globe. Online courses are taught synchronously.
Online Summer Program Options
Academic Year Weekend
FOR 9TH–12TH GRADERS
Students in grades 9 through 12 may select up to four courses in the fall and/or spring. Courses take place online for two hours total on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays (morning, afternoon, or evening). Co-curricular and extracurricular activities are scheduled either before or after class.
College Edge
FOR 11TH–12TH GRADERS
The College Edge program allows exceptional high school students in grades 11 through 12 to enroll in semester-long college courses and study alongside Columbia University undergraduate students in this in-person commuter program.
Program Options
On Campus
12 weeks for fall and spring
6 weeks per session for summer
Course Subjects
• Arts and Architecture
• Biology and Neuroscience
• Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Law and Conflict Resolution
• Marketing, Media, and Communications
• Mathematics
• Philosophy and Humanities
• Physical Sciences
• Politics, Public Policy, and International Affairs
• Social Impact and Sustainability
• Social Sciences and Psychology
• Technology and Computer Programming
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Differentiate Yourself
Pre-College Program students earn a Columbia Certification of Participation and receive an individualized letter of evaluation describing their participation and progress in their course.
College Edge students earn college credits and a Columbia University transcript.
Why Columbia?
College Preparedness Attend seminars, workshops, and lectures to prepare for the college application process and the academic rigors of university life.
Learn from World-Class Experts and Researchers Instructors encourage students to think independently, critically, and creatively about complex and challenging material.
Rigorous Coursework Courses in subjects not typically offered at high schools span a dozen subject areas, from neuroscience to understanding blockchain.
Engaging Activities Enhance your educational experience by participating in workshops, events, clubs, and activities designed to get you involved and exploring your interests.
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“The program broadened my view of what I could do as a high schooler, both in the field that I was participating in and otherwise. It encouraged me to be more proactive as a student and think bigger about what I could achieve in the coming years.”
Elizabeth l. | Summer 2022
