The Sounds of Summer Fest features up-and-coming New York City artists curated across genres over two days in June and August. On June 24, the series kicks off with CILLA, Bandits on the Run, MICHELLE, and Duendita. The festival returns on August 9 with CILLA, 79.5, Juice, and Pom Pom Squad. 

Students are invited to attend Broadway shows throughout the summer. Join us for the musical production of Tim Burton's beloved film Beetlejuice on July 14.

Unique to the Columbia Summer Session is the Summer Career Design Workshop. Students receive robust and practical career coaching, from interview and resume writing, to advice on building your own personal brand, including social media guidance and time with a professional photographer for a polished LinkedIn headshot. 

Enhanced experiential events allow students to interact with Columbia faculty and explore New York landmarks and institutions—from Ellis Island  to Broadway, and from museums to medicine—through an academic perspective. Guided by university scholars, students can tour cultural landmarks and explore the University’s state-of-the-art science research facilities.

Share what you are learning this summer and have the chance to be featured on Columbia’s social media channels. Use the hashtags #CUinNYC and #ColumbiaSummer, and tag Columbia SPS on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

From its landmark cultural sites—1,000+ art galleries, 300+ films, 40+ theaters—to financial institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange and historic sites like the Statue of Liberty, New York City is a global hub for go-getters who learn by doing. Your Columbia ID gives you access to perks around the city.