PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Columbia University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Enrichment camp
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Commuters attend roughly four hours of class per weekday and select from over 70 courses in about a dozen subjects. Successful completion yields a participation record and an evaluation letter.
Eligibility and international applicants
The commuter option is open to students entering grades 9–12 and freshman year of college.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Session A - 3 Weeks: June 28- July 16, 2027; Session B - 3 Weeks: July 20- August 6, 2027; Session C - 1 Week: August 2- August 6, 2027
Costs
2026 · 1-Week Commuter Program Cost: $2,883 per session; 2026 · 3-Week Commuter Program Cost: $6,381 per session; 2026 · Not included are the application fee ($95) and varying course-specific fees. The 2027 three-week commuter session is estimated at $6,381, including activities, health services and technology, subject to final approval.
Official source ↗ Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- The commuter option is open to students entering grades 9–12 and freshman year of college. Official source ↗
Application materials
- Apply online with two short responses, unofficial transcripts, recommendations and an $80 nonrefundable fee. Official documents are required before enrolment. Official source ↗
Session dates
- Session A - 3 Weeks: June 28- July 16, 2027 Official source ↗
- Session B - 3 Weeks: July 20- August 6, 2027 Official source ↗
- Session C - 1 Week: August 2- August 6, 2027 Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- The 2027 three-week commuter session is estimated at $6,381, including activities, health services and technology, subject to final approval. Official source ↗
- 2026 · 1-Week Commuter Program Cost: $2,883 per session Official source ↗
- 2026 · 3-Week Commuter Program Cost: $6,381 per session Official source ↗
- 2026 · Not included are the application fee ($95) and varying course-specific fees. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Commuters attend roughly four hours of class per weekday and select from over 70 courses in about a dozen subjects. Successful completion yields a participation record and an evaluation letter. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗precollege.sps.columbia.edu
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