How to Apply
APPLICATION RELEASE DATE
Summer: March 1, 2026
Academic Year: October 1, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Summer: April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Academic Year: November 1, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
DECISION RELEASE
Summer 2026: June 2026
Academic Year: January 31, 2026
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.
We appreciate your patience regarding program start-dates, new dates, and information for SPREP academic year. Summer programming will be announced soon. Please check our page frequently for updates.
*Please do not email regarding the application process or dates as it would be updated on this page as soon as we have up-to-date information.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Columbia STEP team at 212-305-4157 or email us at sprep-ps@cumc.columbia.edu