There is no storage space available on campus. However, there are vendors that offer fee-based storage services to Columbia students.
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Academic Success Programs, Summer Bridge Program
Housing is only available from the first day of Summer Bridge Program (check-in) to the last day (check-out).
Due to space limitations, you may invite a maximum of one guest. Please note guests will be asked to depart once the dinner has ended. There are more activities that include parents, guardians, family, and friends during the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP).
Since this is an enrichment program, you will not receive grades or credits for the summer courses. However, there will be a written evaluation shared with each student at the conclusion of the Summer Bridge Program that will review strengths and growth areas.
During your stay, you will have access to Columbia’s Dodge Physical Fitness Center (3030 Broadway). Dodge has a swimming pool, a running track, a four-wall squash court, several handball and basketball courts, a sauna and a weight room.
Yes, you are required to have a Zoom account to attend some workshops and tutoring sessions. Please sign up for a free Zoom account.
The Summer Bridge Program is a requirement to your admission agreement. We ask that you have no prior commitments during the Summer Bridge Program. There is a full itinerary for the weekdays, as well as every weekend.
Yes, all meal options are labeled with appropriate ingredient information. Should you need additional guidance, please reach out to the Dining Team.
Classes will be taught by our experienced instructors in person. Monday–Friday during the program, Columbia College students will take introductory courses in Literature Humanities, University Writing, Psychology and Calculus or Statistics. Columbia Engineering students will take Chemistry, Physics, Calculus and University Writing.
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