Summer Springboard
On The Campus Of Barnard College At Columbia University
Pre-University Summer Programs For Teens
TEST DRIVE YOUR FUTURE CAREER THIS SUMMER AT BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK CITY
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Pre-University Summer
Programs for Teens
The program is designed to provide an immersive Columbia University campus experience for international students like you to learn alongside driven American teens at Barnard College. Discover opportunities with top global students. Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. Prepare for undergraduate study with our holistic summer programs.
Students will dive deep into a specific subject area on-program on campus this summer with creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors and professional experts.
Highlights include:
1. Elite Immersion: Full residential experience at Barnard
2. Professional Faculty: Learn from industry experts
3. Career Confidence: Test-drive a major before committing to university
4. Global Peer Network: Build connections with ambitious students worldwide
5. Holistic Profile Builder: Acquire the leadership skills and non-academic experience US colleges require
6. Safety & Support: Secure experience, with ESTA Travel entry to the USA for Europeans
For those staying on campus, rooms are separated by gender. For dining, we are able to accommodate a variety of diets on most campuses, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal and specific food allergies, but please contact us in advance for specific dietary needs. Staff are trained in our 5-Point Safety System which ensures that any issues are addressed efficiently and safely. Additionally, there is a nightly curfew, and staff will routinely do rounds to make sure that students are not congregating in the hallways after lights out.
You can attend this program on-campus this summer during these dates:
- Session 1: July 5 – July 17, 2026
- Session 2: July 19 – July 31, 2026
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Our Program at Barnard College, Columbia University in New York City
At the heart of your Summer Springboard program is the academic track you choose. Depending on your field of interest, you will take a course, led by an expert instructor, that is designed to give you a taste of the real-world college experience at a competitive university.
Each specialization, or course, is designed by educators and real world experts to allow teens to quickly grasp core concepts in an easy and enjoyable way.
Specializations at this Campus
At Summer Springboard we believe learning should be inspiring and interactive. We have worked hard to design courses, field trips and guest lectures that reflect the resources of the New York City area. Choose from these specialized courses at Barnard:
• Architecture
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Emergency Medicine
• Fashion Merchandising
• Finance & Investing
• Future Educator
• Generative AI & Machine Learning
• Neuroeconomics
• Psychology & Neuroscience
Campus Overview
Hailed as ‘the land of opportunity’, spend your summer living in the innovative and cultural metropolis of New York. Comprising five boroughs and a multitude of eclectic and entirely different neighborhoods, see the culture and learn about the fascinating history of this city. Iconic skyscrapers, and the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers sit amongst iconic architecture where the Hudson meets the Atlantic Ocean. There are no end of places to explore as you experience the people, beauty and unique environment of this city.
This is a co-ed program for students that will be located at Barnard College, Columbia University.
Weekend Excursions
New York City is a vibrant destination where culture, history, and excitement collide. Known for its skyscrapers, arts scene, and world-class food, every corner offers something unforgettable.
Get ready to experience the best of what the this metropolis has to offer!
Each academic program may also take subject matter specific excursions to help round out the student experience.
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Popular Campuses for International Students
On a Summer Springboard pre-college academic program, teens are invited to explore a major and find a future career path, on elite university campuses in the United States and abroad.
We are proud to host our programs at some of the USA’s – and world’s – leading universities to offer students a rich taste of life on a major campus.
Each campus has been selected for our programs based on outstanding academic excellence and rigor, reputation for safety and comfort, and capacity to inspire students to reach their full potential. With an outstanding university as your home and real-world classroom for one week, two weeks or beyond, you’ll experience a true taste of university student life.
Below, explore some of our most requested campuses from European families, and then discover other university program locations in our brochure.
Yale University
Barnard College, Columbia University
Georgetown University
Berkeley
UCLA
Georgia Tech
UC San Diego
Cal Poly
University of Michigan
Duke University
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
New York School of Interior Design
UW Foster School of Business
UC Santa Barbara
Cambridge, MA (MIT Campus)
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Enrolling in this program or any other Summer Springboard program is quick and easy! Simply navigate to our online application form to get started.
Your Choice of Academic Tracks and Specializations
Each includes a sampling of our most requested courses from families hailing from outside the United States. These academic tracks and specializations are found at various campuses in Summer Springboard’s program portfolio, and may or may not be available at this university campus.
Each instructor for your specialization has been chosen for their expertise in their field of study, their academic achievement, and their exceptional ability to teach and connect with high-achieving, university bound-teens. Whether you’re working with a professor from the university, a scientist who runs their own lab, or any other number of extremely qualified instructors, this is a learning experience not to be missed.
Medicine & Healthcare
Featured Course: Emergency Medicine
Business & Law
Featured Course: Business & Entrepreneurship
Engineering & Science
Featured Course: Fundamentals of Engineering
Computer Science
Featured Course: Web Development
Media & Design
Featured Course: Filmmaking
Humanities & Liberal Arts
Featured Course: Communication & Society
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Testimonials from Past Students
“It’s been my dream to visit the USA. Now that it’s my first time and I have completed the program, I’m so happy I’ve had opportunities to make new friends, study International Relations and practice English.”
-Zhozefina Z.
“I did not know how I would feel about living on campus at a university without anyone I knew, but from the second I walked through the doors and was greeted by all the mentors and other students, I knew this experience was going to be great. Now having completed it, I know it truly could not have been better.”
-Elianna M.
“I really loved this program. I wish to stay longer, but I got to connect with prestigious professionals and meet a lot of new people, who I can now call my friends. Staying here really felt like a whole new family and I loved that!”
-Raina M.