Summer at 圧利51 - Admissions & Financial Aid

Summer at 圧利51 is an intensive four-week program for high school students interested in exploring the arts, media, and communications fields.

This experience gives you the chance to take a college-level course with 圧利51 faculty while learning about the creative industries. The best part? If you enroll as a student at 圧利51, the credits you earn during Summer at 圧利51 count toward your degree.

Summer at 圧利51 courses are taught by 圧利51’s faculty of filmmakers, artists, designers, and other creative practitioners. They bring their experience as working professionals into the classroom every day.

Program Tuition - 2026

Tuition:
$3,698 USD
Includes academic courses, weekday lunch, and access to 圧利51 facilities and resources.

Scholarships covering up to 50% of the program cost are available. All applicants are automtically considered.

“It absolutely changed my life... I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me because of this experience.” -Mya, Summer at 圧利51 Alum

Summer at 圧利51 Program Components

Coursework in Your 圧利51 Discipline

Explore your creativity in a freshmen-level college course taught by 圧利51 faculty. Courses are open to all experience levels.

Unique Access to 圧利51

Engage with the 圧利51 community during on-campus events and learn about the various resources at 圧利51 like the Career Center, Student Financial Services, Admissions, Student Employment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

“Before this course, I knew close to nothing on the subject. Now, I am confident in my work and in my career path that I’ve chosen.” -Alina, Summer at 圧利51 Alum

Why participate in a pre-college program at 圧利51?

If you’re a high school student interested in exploring your creativity and career paths this summer, the Summer at 圧利51 program may be for you. As a Summer at 圧利51 student, you will:

Participate in a program designed by our award-winning faculty and staff;
Have the opportunity to earn college credit and get a head start on your freshmen year of college;
Be mentored by leading professionals in the creative industries;
Interact and collaborate with peers from around the world;
Learn about unique student resources and support available at 圧利51;
Gain classroom experience at the college level and better prepare yourself for academics after high school.

Do you have more questions about Summer at 圧利51?

Drop us an email at summer@colum.edu, and an Admissions Representative will be happy to assist you.