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Summer 2026 Applications Now Open
Join us as a visiting student to take individual courses or apply to a structured area of study. Learn about the application process and how you can connect with an Admissions Counselor.
Summer 2026
All-Access Exploratory Learning
Summer Session students can take advantage of rich, on-campus coursework and programming as they dive into the vibrancy of New York City and its unique cultural offerings.
Focus Areas for Visiting Students
Take two or more courses in the areas of study that interest you the most, paired with priority access to curated co-curriculars. Learn about our Focus Areas.
Arts in the Summer
Interested in Film, Theatre, Writing, or Visual Arts? Apply to our Arts in the Summer program through a streamlined application process today!
Each summer, Columbia University offers hundreds of courses for Columbia students and students from other domestic and international institutions. Whether on campus or online, Summer term offers the opportunity to study with Columbia’s esteemed faculty, pursue academic interests, advance studies, and prepare for graduate school.
Summer at Columbia also means exploring New York City. Students can partake in a variety of activities and experience why this is a special city in which to study. Visit institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the United Nations and explore the city’s diverse districts such as the Theatre district on Broadway and the financial district’s Wall Street. From meeting new friends on college walk to biking through Central Park to swimming at Coney Island, there is nothing like summer in the City.
Visiting Student Programs
Focus Areas for Visiting Students
Summer Session
Pre-College Programs
