Multi-subject pre-college
Columbia Summer Immersion (Columbia University Pre-College Programs: NYC Residential Summer)
Columbia Summer Immersion is a 3 weeks per session residential or commuter program run by Columbia University School of Professional Studies. Open to: rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older.
- Application deadline
- Early registration Februar
- Cost
- Paid
- Who can apply
- Grades 8 to 12
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 3 weeks per session
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Students choose from more than 70 non-credit courses and spend about four hours in class each weekday on Columbia's Morningside campus. They receive a certificate of participation and a written evaluation from the instructor.
- Over 70 courses
- A dozen subject areas
- Non-credit
Key facts
- Run by
- Columbia University School of Professional Studies
- Where
- New York, NY (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or olderResidential students must be at least 15 and turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; there is no minimum GPA.
- Dates
- Session A: June 28 to July 16, 2027; Session B: July 20 to August 6, 2027
- Cost
- Summer 2027 estimate: $12,838 per 3-week residential session (program, housing and dining, activities, health and technology fees) or $6,381 per 3-week commuter session; $80 application fee
- Deadline
- Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter)Application opens Mid-November 2026.
Official program siteOfficial application pageColumbia University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Application fee
Unofficial transcript, a recommender and an $80 application fee, reviewed on a rolling basis; the full materials list was in a collapsed section I could not read.
How a mentor helps with your Columbia Summer Immersion application
- Decide whether Columbia Summer Immersion fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| CTYJohns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth | Multiple locationsResidential or commuter | Grades 2 to 12 | Paid, aid available | Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B) |
| Duke Pre-CollegeDuke University | Durham, NCResidential | Current 9th to 12th graders | Paid | Not posted |
| Georgetown AcademiesGeorgetown University School of Continuing Studies | Washington, DCResidential | Current 8th graders through high school seniors | Paid, aid available | Early bird January 31, 2027; final deadline for Academies May 15, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Columbia Summer Immersion application deadline?
The deadline is Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter). The application opens Mid-November 2026.
How much does Columbia Summer Immersion cost?
Summer 2027 estimate: $12,838 per 3-week residential session (program, housing and dining, activities, health and technology fees) or $6,381 per 3-week commuter session; $80 application fee.
Who can apply to Columbia Summer Immersion?
Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older. Residential students must be at least 15 and turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; there is no minimum GPA.
What does the Columbia Summer Immersion application require?
Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Application fee. Unofficial transcript, a recommender and an $80 application fee, reviewed on a rolling basis; the full materials list was in a collapsed section I could not read.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
