Barnard College Pre-College Programs
- New York, NY
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Min. Session Length:
3 Weeks
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3-Week Cost:
$10,771
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Pre-Bacc Cost:
TBA
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Application Deadline:
Rolling
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Eligibility:
Rising 10th, 11th, 12th
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Residential -
Online Option
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Commuter Option
Residential 
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Why Choose the Pre-College Programs at Barnard College?
Experience a summer in New York City at Barnard! With programs ranging from entrepreneurship to STEM, we give students the unique opportunity to explore an area of study with other like-minded, motivated students. With courses led by renowned Barnard faculty and opportunities for city exploration, you will get a taste of both college life and the city that never sleeps!
Applications for Summer 2026 are now open!
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Session 1: June 29 – July 17, 2026
A three-week institute where you choose a focused track (like STEMinist, Writing & Literature, or Global Humanities) and build leadership skills through one intensive course, NYC-based learning, and weekly 鈥淟eadership in Action鈥� workshops.
A three-week entrepreneurship bootcamp where you work in teams to turn an idea into a venture, learning ideation, branding, marketing, and pitching, ending in a final presentation.
Session 2: July 21 – August 7, 2026
A three-week institute where you choose a focused track (like STEMinist, Writing & Literature, or Global Humanities) and build leadership skills through one intensive course, NYC-based learning, and weekly 鈥淟eadership in Action鈥� workshops.
A three-week program that examines how science, medicine, and social structures shape health, using real-world cases and research methods to explore inequities in healthcare.
A three-week immersive look at the food system and climate, combining site visits, research, and projects on agriculture, food justice, and sustainability.
(for-credit) is July 6 – August 14, 2026
A six-week, credit-bearing commuter program where you take a real Barnard course alongside undergraduates and start building your college transcript, plus attend college and career readiness events.