Academic Year Weekend

A Columbia University pre-college program where students in grades 9 to 12 take live online college-style courses on weekends during the school year. Students choose up to four courses per term and study over seven weekends, with fall and spring terms. A single course costs $2,868, and each additional course costs $2,700. Financial aid is not offered, and courses do not carry college credit, but participants receive a certificate of participation.

Offered by Columbia University. Fellowship for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-12-21.

Fields: College Credit, Humanities, STEM, Writing

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The deadline is December 21, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Academic Year Weekend

When is the Academic Year Weekend deadline?

The deadline is December 21, 2026.

Is Academic Year Weekend free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Academic Year Weekend?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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