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Summer at 51ÉçÇø

Artwork: Justus Roe MFA ’08

Summer at 51ÉçÇø 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 51ÉçÇø faculty while learning about the creative industries. The best part? If you enroll as a student at 51ÉçÇø, the credits you earn during Summer at 51ÉçÇø count toward your degree.

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

Registration for Summer at 51ÉçÇø has now closed.

 

Program Tuition - 2026

Tuition:
$3,698 USD
Includes academic courses, weekday lunch, and access to 51ÉçÇø 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 51ÉçÇø Alum

 

Summer at 51ÉçÇø Program Components

Coursework in Your Creative Discipline

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

Unique Access to 51ÉçÇø

Engage with the 51ÉçÇø community during on-campus events and learn about the various resources at 51ÉçÇø 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 51ÉçÇø Alum

 

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

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

  • Gain classroom experience at the college level and better prepare yourself for academics after high school.

 

Do you have more questions about Summer at 51ÉçÇø?

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

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