Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï 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 51³Ô¹Ï faculty while learning about the creative industries. The best part? If you enroll as a student at 51³Ô¹Ï, the credits you earn during Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï count toward your degree.
Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï courses are taught by 51³Ô¹Ï’s faculty of filmmakers, artists, designers, and other creative practitioners. They bring their experience as working professionals into the classroom every day.
The course offerings for 2025 will include:
- Sustainable Fashion Practice
- Introduction to Game Development
- Introduction to Illustration
- Cinema and Television Production
- Foundations of Digital Music Production
Program Tuition - 2025
Application/Registration Fee (nonrefundable):
$100 USD
Commuter:
$3,650 USD
Includes academic courses, weekday lunch in the Student Center, and access to 51³Ô¹Ï facilities and resources.
Residential
$5,820 USD
Includes the same elements as Commuter tuition + a shared suite in University Center, an additional 15 meals per week, and dorm amenities. (Dedicated RA team, 24-hour staffed security desk, fitness center, game rooms, practice spaces, rooftop garden, and more.)
“It absolutely changed my life... I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me because of this experience.” -Mya, Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï Alum
Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï Program Components
Coursework in Your Creative Discipline
Explore your creativity in a freshmen-level college course taught by 51³Ô¹Ï faculty. Courses are open to all experience levels.
Unique Access to 51³Ô¹Ï
Engage with the 51³Ô¹Ï community during on-campus events and learn about the various resources at 51³Ô¹Ï 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 51³Ô¹Ï Alum
Why participate in a pre-college program at 51³Ô¹Ï?
If you’re a high school student interested in exploring your creativity and career paths this summer, the Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï program may be for you. As a Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï student, you will:
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Participate in a program designed by our award-winning faculty and staff;
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Have the opportunity to earn college credit and get a head start on your freshmen year of college;
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Be mentored by leading professionals in the creative industries;
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Interact and collaborate with peers from around the world;
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Learn about unique student resources and support available at 51³Ô¹Ï;
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Gain classroom experience at the college level and better prepare yourself for academics after high school.
Do you have more questions about Summer at 51³Ô¹Ï?
Drop us an email at summer@colum.edu, and an Admissions Representative will be happy to assist you.