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
- Unconfirmed — check official site
- Cost
- Last year's cycle (2026): $2,700; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Session dates or duration
- Catalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Format
- In person / Online
- Location
- New York City, Academic Year Weekend is online worldwide; summer programs can be online, NYC commuter, or NYC residential
- Stipend or pay
- Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Academic Year Weekend is open to students worldwide; In-person summer housing and supervision rules vary by program; Completion of any prerequisites on the selected course page
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.
All requirements, expenses and sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Fall 2026 required activities, health, and technology fees: $168. USD 100 activities + USD 32 health service + USD 36 technology.; Nonrefundable Pre-College application fee: $80. Returning applicants may qualify for a waiver under the published policy.; Academic Year Weekend enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable but credited to program cost; due date is communicated with admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Academic Year Weekend is open to students worldwide; Residency: In-person summer housing and supervision rules vary by program; Requirement: Academic background, motivation, and maturity sufficient for rigorous study; Requirement: Completion of any prerequisites on the selected course page; Requirement: English fluency adequate for fast-paced discussion and assignments without translation assistance; Requirement: Technology and schedule compatible with synchronous Eastern Time online classes for Academic Year Weekend; Exclusion: Participation does not confer an advantage in Columbia undergraduate admission; Exclusion: Academic Year Weekend and standard Pre-College courses are noncredit
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: One recommendation form from a current teacher in a field related to the applicant's curricular preferences; For NYC Residential or Commuter Summer only, an additional current school counselor/administrator recommendation
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