Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsSummer Science Program (SSP)RemovePROMYS at Boston UniversityRemoveChangemakers in Computing (CiC)Remove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidNeed-based aid covering 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Can include round-trip airfare or other travel support; requested after admission. (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Aid for international students is decided case by case.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsApplication fee: $0; Need-based aid covering 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Can include round-trip airfare or other travel support; requested after admission. (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Aid for international students is decided case by case.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Lunch on program days (provided): $0; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payLost-wages stipend for students who typically need to work in summer: $3,000 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Mentee stipend: $1,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
Additional eligibilityMinimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: At least 15 years old but not yet 19 while the program runs; Requirement: Astrophysics: physics plus precalculus (or calculus without physics); Bacterial Genomics and Cell Biology: biology plus algebra II; Biochemistry: biology plus chemistry plus strong algebra skillsAges 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Have completed 9th grade (or its equivalent) by the first day of the program; Requirement: Not yet enrolled as a full-time college or university student; Requirement: Graduating seniors may attend in the summer between high school and college or during a gap yearResidency: Washington State resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Enrolled in a Washington State school in 10th or 11th grade; Requirement: No previous coding experience required; Requirement: Able to travel to UW Seattle Monday-Thursday for the whole program
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts June 27, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 6, 2026; Ends July 30, 2026; 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationAssigned university campus; 2027 sites not announcedBoston, MASeattle, WA
Selection and applicationSelection: SSP describes a holistic, contextual and need-blind admission process with limited capacity. It does not promise admission based on grades, prestige, test scores or ability to pay. Application materials: One recommendation from a math or science educator at your school (a second recommendation is highly preferred)Selection: About 80 high-school students are selected through demonstrated mathematical thinking in the problem set, academic context, recommendation, transcript, and short answers. PROMYS does not publish the current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendationSelection: Every on-time application is reviewed equally, but UW does not publish seats, applicant totals, or an acceptance rate.
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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Carnegie Mellon Architecture Pre-College

    Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Architecture is a five-week intensive studio programme in Pittsburgh, June 26–July 31, 2027. Applicants must currently be sophomores or juniors and be sixteen by June 26. Students develop drawings, models and digital work through critiques; the programme is noncredit and gives no undergraduate admissions advantage.

    Application deadline
    March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $8,253–$10,744; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 16; At least 16 years old by June 26, 2027

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (US citizens and permanent residents only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $75. Waived for applicants requesting scholarship consideration.; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $800. $100 for admitted students receiving scholarships.; Need-based scholarship (US citizens and permanent residents only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: At least 16 years old by June 26, 2027; Requirement: Commuters must live within about 30 miles of the Pittsburgh campus or within Allegheny County; Requirement: International applicants applying after February 1 must have attended a U.S. high school for at least one year and be returning to one

    Selection and application: Application materials: One letter of recommendation; Two essays (300-500 words each)

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    College for Creative Studies

    CCS Precollege Summer Experience

    Three-week Detroit studio intensive where high school artists choose one concentration, build portfolio work, and earn three college credits.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $3,645–$3,995; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Detroit, MI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Standard paid registration appears capacity-based by studio concentration, with seat counts and waitlists shown in the registration system. Separate merit/need and sponsored fellowship scholarships are competitively awarded; CCS does not publish a universal PCSE acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Full or partial merit/need-based grant: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; PCSE to CCS undergraduate scholarship: $4,000. For completers with a C or better who enroll full-time at CCS after high school; paid as $1,000 a year for up to four years.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Possible additional concentration materials: $50–$75; Full or partial merit/need-based grant: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; PCSE to CCS undergraduate scholarship: $4,000. For completers with a C or better who enroll full-time at CCS after high school; paid as $1,000 a year for up to four years.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Standard paid registration appears capacity-based by studio concentration, with seat counts and waitlists shown in the registration system. Separate merit/need and sponsored fellowship scholarships are competitively awarded; CCS does not publish a universal PCSE acceptance rate.

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    University of Washington Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

    Changemakers in Computing (CiC)

    A free four-week UW Seattle program for Washington rising juniors/seniors combining introductory coding, technology ethics, college support, mentors, meals, and a USD 1,200 stipend; 2026 is closed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 6, 2026; Ends July 30, 2026; 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Mentee stipend: $1,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Washington State resident

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Every on-time application is reviewed equally, but UW does not publish seats, applicant totals, or an acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Lunch on program days (provided): $0; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Washington State resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Enrolled in a Washington State school in 10th or 11th grade; Requirement: No previous coding experience required; Requirement: Able to travel to UW Seattle Monday-Thursday for the whole program

    Selection and application: Selection: Every on-time application is reviewed equally, but UW does not publish seats, applicant totals, or an acceptance rate.

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    CIEE

    CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad

    An open umbrella catalog of 3–4-week residential study-abroad programs in 40+ destinations, with varying tuition and scholarships from USD 500 to full tuition.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    More than 40 advertised 2027 destinations; each program page defines the location and housing
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Program and scholarship capacity varies. Scholarships are competitively reviewed using transcript, GPA, essays, teacher recommendation, and for need-based awards guardian financial information; no umbrella acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Global Navigator Scholarship (financial need and academic merit): From $500. Covers $500 up to 100% of tuition; for US citizens or permanent residents in grades 9-11 living in the US.; Academic Merit Award: $500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Nonrefundable application fee: $25; Nonrefundable acceptance deposit: $1,000. Due within 7 days of acceptance.; Global Navigator Scholarship (financial need and academic merit): From $500. Covers $500 up to 100% of tuition; for US citizens or permanent residents in grades 9-11 living in the US.; Academic Merit Award: $500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must have completed 9th grade before traveling (rising freshmen are not eligible); Requirement: Some programs set their own requirements, such as a language level

    Selection and application: Selection: Program and scholarship capacity varies. Scholarships are competitively reviewed using transcript, GPA, essays, teacher recommendation, and for need-based awards guardian financial information; no umbrella acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Scholarship applicants: short essay answers; Scholarship applicants: one teacher recommendation

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    • Research
    • STEM

    Texas Tech

    Clark Scholars Program

    Spend seven weeks on a faculty-guided research project at Texas Tech in Lubbock. The 2027 Clark Scholars program runs June 20-August 5, with applications opening January 2.

    Application deadline
    February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027; 7 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lubbock, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): Stipend on completion of a successful research project report: $750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 17; US citizen; US permanent resident; Must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $25; On-campus room and board and meals: $0. Provided by the program.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 17; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 12–13; Requirement: Must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: Open to rising high school seniors and to students graduating from high school right before the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Short essays; Three recommendations via online questionnaire, at least two from teachers

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    • Pre-college

    Clemson University

    Clemson University Summer Scholars

    Clemson Summer Scholars offers one-week residential courses for rising grades 7-12, up to age 17 at camp. Current session dates, tuition and application requirements are unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,400; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 7, 2026; Ends July 24, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Clemson, SC
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Maximum age 17

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Early-bird discount when registered and paid in full by March 2, 2026: $150; Do Something Big need-based scholarship: Up to $600. For registered campers who demonstrate financial need.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Registration deposit (applied to tuition): $200. Non-refundable once enrollment is approved.; Early-bird discount when registered and paid in full by March 2, 2026: $150; Airport shuttle to and from GSP, each way: $100; Do Something Big need-based scholarship: Up to $600. For registered campers who demonstrate financial need.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Maximum age 17; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Students who turn 18 before or during their session are not eligible; Requirement: Some courses are limited to rising 10th-12th or 11th-12th graders

    Selection and application: Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, counselor or tutor if weighted GPA is below 3.3

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    Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project

    CLYLP Statewide Leadership Conference

    CLYLP brought 120 California students to Sacramento State July 19-25, 2026 for leadership, legislative/campaign and college/career work.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 19, 2026; Ends July 25, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Sacramento, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Enrolled in a California high school

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Enrolled in a California high school; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Freshmen and seniors are not eligible; Requirement: Must not have attended the Statewide Leadership Conference before (students who attended a regional CLYLP institute as a sophomore may apply as a junior); Requirement: Must be able to attend the entire conference week

    Selection and application: Application materials: One online recommendation (up to two allowed)

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    • Pre-college

    University of Delaware Undergraduate Admissions

    College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI)

    Free residential college preparation and school-year sessions for eligible Delaware students entering grades 9–12. The 2027 application is open; April 15 is a priority milestone.

    Application deadline
    April 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Newark, DE
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Delaware resident; Must be a first-generation college student (first in the immediate family to attend college) or low-income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Delaware resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; Requirement: Must be a first-generation college student (first in the immediate family to attend college) or low-income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch); Requirement: Must attend an orientation session in May or early June before the program; Requirement: Must participate full time, with no outside activities such as sports, jobs or internships during the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form (sent to a teacher, counselor, mentor or coach after the application is submitted); 30-60 second video essay (provided after the application is submitted)

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    • Pre-college

    Colorado College

    Colorado College Summer Pre-College Program

    A July 11–28, 2027 residential, for-credit Block Plan program for rising juniors and seniors; the application opens in December 2026, with prices and courses pending.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,000–$6,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 28, 2027; 2.5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    International students must enroll in at least 1.00 CC credits, including the GS103 companion course

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: 2027 capacity and selection criteria are not posted. The 2026 program reached capacity.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid (limited): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Program fee: $200; Room allowance: $1,000; Board (meal) allowance: $850. Includes a mandatory $110 facilities fee; Books and supplies: $200; Personal/travel (international students): $2,000; Health insurance (international students): $300; Need-based financial aid (limited): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: International students must demonstrate English proficiency (recommended TOEFL iBT 100+, PTE Academic 68+ or IELTS 7.0+, or a school certification of English proficiency); Requirement: International students must enroll in at least 1.00 CC credits, including the GS103 companion course

    Selection and application: Selection: 2027 capacity and selection criteria are not posted. The 2026 program reached capacity. Application materials: Most recent 2026 form required a 300-word statement, transcript, and one counselor recommendation

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    • STEM
    • Pre-college

    Columbia Climate School

    Columbia Climate School Pre-College Programs

    Columbia Climate School's pre-college family includes a residential Vermont summer program and virtual workshops; no next session is currently announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $7,290; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends July 17, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Castleton, VT
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: The Green Mountains application is selective and was reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are also eligible for the Green Mountains summer program

    Selection and application: Selection: The Green Mountains application is selective and was reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity. Application materials: Personal statement of no more than 300 words

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    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia SPS Pre-College Business, Finance & Economics Courses

    Columbia SPS offers noncredit pre-college business and finance courses online and in New York; Fall 2026 applications close September 11.

    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable application fee: $80–$95. Columbia quotes the fee as $80 in its program cost and application materials sections and as $95.00 in its application fee section.; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (credited toward the program cost): $1,000–$3,500. $3,500 residential, $2,000 commuter 3-week, $1,000 for 1-week commuter and online sessions.; Course fee for The Business of Sports: Marketing the Game (3-week in-person): $100. Most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips.; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Summer programs take rising 9th graders through current 12th graders, domestic and international; Requirement: NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; Requirement: English proficiency equivalent to 90+ on the internet-based TOEFL or 6.5+ on the IELTS

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)

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    • Pre-college

    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia University Pre-College Programs

    Columbia's umbrella of noncredit high-school courses; the currently open fall 2026 option is a seven-weekend synchronous online program for grades 9-12.

    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Holistic admission seeks academically exceptional, curious, motivated, and mature students. Columbia publishes no current applicant or admit rate and no fixed GPA minimum.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable application fee: $80–$95. Columbia quotes the fee as $80 in its program cost and application materials sections and as $95.00 in its application fee section.; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (credited toward the program cost): $1,000–$3,500. $3,500 residential, $2,000 commuter 3-week, $1,000 for 1-week commuter and online sessions.; Course-specific fees for some in-person courses: $50–$200. Only for listed courses; most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips.; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Summer programs take rising 9th graders through current 12th graders, domestic and international; Requirement: NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; Requirement: English proficiency equivalent to 90+ on the internet-based TOEFL or 6.5+ on the IELTS

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic admission seeks academically exceptional, curious, motivated, and mature students. Columbia publishes no current applicant or admit rate and no fixed GPA minimum. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)

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No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Here, fit means matching the filters you choose. Matching listings default to name order; you can sort by recorded deadline or latest source check. Use the methodology page to understand catalog standards.

How do I save a program?

Open its catalog listing and sign in to save it to your plan. You can browse these pages and official program links without signing in.