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The Science Honors Program (SHP) Application Has Opened for 2026 - 2027!
Applications for the Science Honors Program officially opened in February 2026, and we encourage interested students to apply! The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a Saturday morning program designed for high school students in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. Classes are held on the Columbia University Morningside Campus during the entire academic year from September through May.
Deadline for Completed Application and Fee Payment: April 15th, 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Transcripts and Recommendations: April 30th, 2026
Entrance Examination Dates: Late May/Early June
Admission Decision Notification: July 15, 2026 (via Email)
Apply here!
SHAPE 2026 Applications are open!
Columbia Engineering's Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a pre-college program for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent high school graduates. SHAPE is geared toward students with a curiosity for STEM. Each 3-week session offers college-level, project-based courses in engineering taught by a diverse group of faculty at Columbia University. Applications are open now through March 2nd!
Students will choose a subject and participate in one of these college-level engineering courses for the duration of their session. The program also features electives, college preparation, support from Columbia students, and other workshops.
Session 1: July 6 - July 24, 2026 has both commuter and residential options
Session 2: July 27 - August 14, 2026 is commuter only
For more information, visit our website!
Apply here!
We'd like to highlight two courses for this upcoming summer:
Math in Action: Operations Research for Social Good will be taught by Yaren Bilge Kaya again this summer. Her course was especially popular for those who want to connect STEM with social science.
Welcome to a journey where math meets real-world problems! In this course, we'll explore how the superpowers of mathematics and logical thinking can be used to solve big societal issues. (no math wizardry required)
Data Defenders: Learn to Use Technology to Protect Your Privacy will be taught by Prof. Rachel Cummings and is a popular course for undergraduates.
Learn about cutting-edge privacy technologies and how they are used in practice. Hear about famous privacy violations, what went wrong, and what could have been done to prevent them. Think like a boss: real-world case studies of privacy tools in practice where you get to recommend solutions!
STEM2CITY
You are invited to STEM2CITY, a youth-focused career fair at the American Museum of Natural History! Join AMNH on March 26th from 4-7pm for a new career fair to connect young people ages 16–24 with representatives from 15+ New York City government agencies. Explore a wide range of public-sector careers (STEM and non-STEM) that make a tangible impact on your city and community.
**The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a special gift!**
Please RSVP here! bit.ly/stem2city
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Discover and apply to jobs and internships for high school students, college students, and recent graduates
- Network with representatives from 15+ NYC agencies
- Connect with peers over food and drinks under the Blue Whale and enter a raffle to win prizes!