Registration Deadlines
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“The program was well organized, with the students surrounded with talented and supportive members of the college community...a great taste of exciting things to come.” -Johanna F., Parent
Program Tuition - 2024 (2025 rates will be published when available)
Applicatoin Fee:
$100 USD
Commuter:
$3,650 USD
Includes academic courses, weekday lunch in the Student Center, and access to Columbia facilities and resources.
Residential
$5,820 USD
Includes the same elements as Commuter tuition + a shared suite in University Center, an additional 15 meals per week, and dorm amenities. (Dedicated RA team, 24-hour staffed security desk, fitness center, game rooms, practice spaces, rooftop garden, and more.)
Handbook and Overnight Leave Form
Participants can download the Student Handbook here.
To request overnight leave for a residential student, please complete and submit this form.
Summer at Columbia Scholarships
Summer at Columbia offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships. Scholarships may be used towards tuition and program fees but do not apply to housing or the residential meals for students who wish to live on campus.
All students will be automatically considered for scholarship support based on their initial application. There is nothing additional to submit.