How to Apply
APPLICATION RELEASE DATES
Academic Year: August 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Academic Year: September 30, 2026
DECISION RELEASE
Academic Year: October 19, 2026
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES
Summer: Aug 3 - Aug 28 | (Monday - Friday 10 AM - 12:30 PM)
Academic Year: November 2026 - May 2027 | (Saturday's 9 AM - 3 PM)
*Please note: Program dates are subject to change.
The S-PREP Academic 2026 New Student, Returner, and Recommender Forms are now available:
(Returning Students are students who have participated in the program within the past 2 years).
To receive updates about application availability, program timelines, and information sessions, we encourage you to join our electronic mailing list.
If you have any questions, please contact the Columbia STEP team at 212-305-4157 or email us at sprep-ps@cumc.columbia.edu (link sends email)