Discover Columbia University Summer Programs

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Discover careers and explore your passions through immersive pre-college summer programs for teens in the heart of New York City. The National Student Leadership Conference blends experiential learning with real-world simulations, giving high school students the opportunity to test-drive future careers while experiencing college life.

More than a typical youth summer camp, NSLC combines hands-on academic exploration with professional insight, connecting students with mentors and peers who share their ambitions. Each program is designed to build leadership skills and empower students to envision their future with confidence.

Life on a College Campus

Dates, Programs, & Tuition

NSLC provides a dynamic pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

High School Programs

Business & Entrepreneur­ship

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Business & Entrepreneur­ship Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • IBM Company Tour
  • Columbia Business School Presentation and Q&A
  • Adonis Company Tour
  • Inc. Magazine Tour
  • Wall St. Walking Tour
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum
  • Times Square
  • Statue of Liberty at Sunset Cruise
Engineering

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 24 - Jul 2

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Engineering Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
  • Columbia University, Department of Engineering
  • Nokia Bell Labs
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Statue of Liberty at Sunset Cruise
Fashion Management & Design

High School

$4,595 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Fashion Management & Design Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Tombolo Flagship Store
  • Aeffe Showroom Tour
  • Pratt Institute
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Fifth Avenue
  • Times Square
  • Statue of Liberty at Sunset Cruise
Forensic Science

High School

$4,595 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 24 - Jul 2

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Forensic Science Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum
  • World Trade Center Oculus
  • Times Square
  • Statue of Liberty at Sunset Cruise
International Business & Finance

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 24 - Jul 2

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

International Business & Finance Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Times Square
  • Wall Street Walking Tour
  • BlackRock Company Visit
  • Central Park
  • Statue at Sunset Cruise
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum
Journalism & Broadcasting

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Journalism & Broadcasting Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • NBC Studios
  • INC Magazine
  • Columbia Journalism School
  • The Paley Center for Media
  • Times Square
Marketing & Public Relations

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Marketing & Public Relations Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • NBC Studios
  • Inc. Magazine
  • Advertising Agency
  • Edelman Public Relations Firm
  • The Paley Center of Media
  • Poster House Museum
  • Times Square
Medicine & Health Care

High School

$4,595 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 24 - Jul 2

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Medicine & Health Care Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Simulation Center
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYSIM
Sports Management

High School

$4,595 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 24 - Jul 2

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Sports Management Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Yankee Stadium
  • Citi Field
  • UBS Arena
  • Barclays Center
  • Jackie Robinson Museum
  • Sunset Cruise

* NSLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Columbia University.

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