Introduction
Welcome to the Columbia University Summer Sessions.
Make the most of your summer by taking fascinating, challenging courses and certificate programs taught by Columbia’s distinguished faculty and visiting professors. Offering hundreds of courses throughout the Arts and Sciences, Summer Session courses extend and complement the academic year for Columbia and visiting students, and they open the intellectual and physical resources of the University to non-degree students seeking career and academic enrichment.
Whatever your goal, making use of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help you reach it. Courses in 52 subject areas and expert advisers can help customize a plan of action.
Summer students have access to a state-of-the-art student center, gym, and recreational facilities, as well as one of the largest library collections in the nation.
Summer is a time to learn something new, advance your career, and meet like-minded people in the setting of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Students with varying academic needs and backgrounds are welcome to attend Summer Sessions at Columbia University.
Current Columbia Students
Students enrolled in the spring term at Columbia University, Barnard College, or Teachers College are eligible to enroll in summer classes. There is no application for current Columbia students, just choose classes and visit the Current Columbia Students page for more information.
Undergraduate and Graduate Visiting Students
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at other institutions can enroll in summer classes as visiting students. Visiting students get college credit that they can transfer back to their home institution, depending on that home institution’s policy. Choose classes or explore summer certificate programs, then visit New & Visiting Students Admissions for more information.
High School Visiting Students
Qualified high school students can enroll in summer classes with permission from their school. The High School Visiting Students Program is for students who wish to earn college credit. Choose classes or explore summer certificate programs, then visit New & Visiting Students Admissions for more information. For high school students seeking an immersive educational experience in the summer, visit the Summer High School Programs Page.
New Students
New students to Columbia who are not enrolled at other institutions and hold a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in summer classes through the postbaccalaureate studies program. Choose classes or explore summer certificate programs, then visit New & Visiting Students Admissions for more information.
Important Admission and Registration Dates: Summer 2012
2012 Application Deadlines
D, 3, T, U, X: May 21
Q, Y, P: June 21
If you have submitted an online application for Summer Session 1 (Sessions D, E, F, H, J, X) and do not receive an admission decision by end of day Wednesday, May 16th, you must come in person with all required documents to 106B Lewisohn Hall during our registration period: Thursday, May 17th from 10AM-6PM, Friday, May 18th from 10AM-5PM or Monday, May 21st from 10AM-6PM to receive a decision.
We will be accepting walk-in applications during the registration period. All required supplemental materials should be submitted in person to 106B Lewisohn Hall on one of the aforementioned days. At that time, you will meet with an admissions officer who will evaluate your application.
Students who submit complete applications by the above deadlines will receive an admission decision and pre-registration instructions via e-mail.
Late Application
Students who miss the above application deadlines must bring the application and all required supporting documents to the Office of Admissions, 203 Lewisohn Hall, in order to receive an admission decision.
Pre-registration
D, 3, T, U, X: until May 16
Q, Y, T: until June 27
Admitted students who opt for pre-registration will receive confirmation of their registration within three business days of submitting the required materials (instructions for pre-registration will be e-mailed to admitted students who meet the application deadlines above).
Registration
D, 3, T, X: May 17, 18, and 21
U: May 31, June 1, and 4
Q, Y, P: June 28, 29, and July 2
Admitted students who
- apply after May 16
- choose not to pre-register
- do not return the required registration forms by the above deadlines
must register in person in 203 Lewisohn Hall on the above dates.
Program Contacts
General information and application questions
Office of Admissions
School of Continuing Education
203 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York, NY 10027-6902
212-854-9666
ce-info@columbia.edu
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Registration, program approvals, advising, withdrawals
Summer Sessions
510 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York, NY 10027
summersessions@columbia.edu
