How to Apply
APPLICATION RELEASE DATE
Summer: Feb 1, 2026
Academic Year: October 1, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Summer: April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Academic Year: November 1, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
DECISION RELEASE
Summer 2025: TBD
Academic Year: December 2025
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES
Summer: July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | (Monday - Friday 10 AM - 2 PM)
Academic Year: TBD* | (Saturday's 9 AM - 3 PM)
*Please note: Academic year program dates will be finalized once state funding is released. We are actively recruiting students now so that we can begin as soon as funding is confirmed.
The 2025-2026 S-PREP Application is Now Live!
Students may now submit their applications for the upcoming program cycle.
25-26 New Student Application:
Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form
25-26 Returning Student Form:
Please note: A "returning student" is defined as a student who has previously participated in the State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP/STEP) at Columbia University.
Join our electronic mailing list to receive notifications on events, program application & information sessions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at sprep-ps@cumc.columbia.edu .