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Religion and the History of Black Music

From the Rise of Gospel to the Reign of Hip Hop. Hosted by Professor Josef Sorett

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Exclusive Access to Columbia Business School Courses

Tackle finance fundamentals without a background in business.

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Your Guide to Summer 2021 at Columbia

Find information on dates, applying, and more.

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Summer Registration is Open for Columbia Students

More than 400 courses in more than 50 subject areas will be offered this summer.

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Visiting Students

Undergraduates or graduates at another institution.

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Individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher degree.

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Recent High School Graduates

For students who have graduated from high school.

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High School Students

For students who will be entering grades 9 through 12 or freshman year of college.

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International Student Info

Columbia Summer is a gateway to new experiences. Learn more about your options as an international student and find information on visas and the ISSO.

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School of Professional Studies

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The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University spans the continuum from high school and pre-college students through lifelong learners with a wide range of program options for degree and non-degree study.

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Featured Programs

Summer-Only Certifications

We offer three immersive graduate-level Certification of Professional Achievement programs exclusively during Columbia Summer: Critical Issues in International Relations, Human Rights, and United Nations Studies.

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Featured Faculty

Lecturer Christopher Riano Blends Twin Passions for Constitutional Law and Columbia Summer

Like so many alumni of Columbia University, Christopher R. Riano (‘07GS) has maintained a deep and abiding connection to his alma mater. But Riano has always felt a particular affinity for the Columbia Summer program, where he took his first classes at Columbia and now teaches courses in constitutional law and government. 

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