Columbia College Chicago : Summer School

There are lots of great reasons to take classes at Columbia this summer:

REDUCED TUITION
Our tuition is already low, so this is a steal.
FLEXIBLE SESSIONS
Columbia offers, two, five, eight and twelve week sessions.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Cinderblock dorm rooms...eat your heart out...we've got the best student housing out there.
OUR FACULTY
Our distinguished faculty of working professionals are the leaders in their fields.
THE CITY IS OUR CAMPUS
Columbia College's vibrant campus sits at the heart of downtown Chicago, and our front yard is Chicago's Grant Park, host to an internationally celebrated summer festival season.

The nation's largest and most diverse private arts and media college offers summer classes to students who want to push their creativity in new and unexpected directions. Work on that short story you've been kicking around, beef-up your design skills, your editing know-how, or just take a few of those art classes you've always wanted to take. Spend the summer doing what you love in downtown Chicago - soak up the sun, and a little inspiration on every street corner, or by the lake (it IS summer afterall).

Columbia's faculty and student body comprise a widely diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds, creating a stimulating environment ideally suited to the pursuit of creative innovation. Intimate class settings facilitate personal attention and practical mentoring with a faculty of working professionals who are accomplished in their fields. Columbia's faculty bring insight on industry-current aesthetics, techniques and viewpoints to the classroom.

FAQ's

Can anyone take summer classes at Columbia?

Summer classes at Columbia are open to any degree-seeking student. Classes are also open anyone admitted to the college as a student-at-large. A student-at-large is an adult student (age 18 or older) who is not seeking a college degree.

How do I get admitted into Columbia College Summer Sessions?

Students (who are not currently enrolled) interested in taking summer classes at Columbia should complete the student-at-large application, available in the Admissions Office or to download from our website at www.colum.edu/Admissions/apply/sal.php

What are the registration deadlines?

Students-at-large may apply to the college any time before the semester begins on May 21, 2007, however, it is recommended that students complete their applications at least one week before the semester begins.

Once I've been admitted, how and when can I register for classes?

Admitted students-at-large register during Open Registration beginning on March 15, 2007, and ending at midnight on Tuesday, May 23, 2007. Students register themselves online using the Oasis system using a username and password that will be given to them by the Admissions Office. Access Oasis at http://oasis.colum.edu. Oasis Help is online at http://cit.colum.edu/studentinfo/info.html.

What are the dates of the summer session?

We have five, eight, and ten week sessions; find the dates here.

What classes are offered?

Every academic department offers a selection of summer classes. View the class schedule online at http://cccjbar.colum.edu:9040/cgi-bin/public/CCcatalog.cgi

Where are classes held?

Summer classes are held at Columbia College in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. Exact class locations are listed in the course schedule online at http://cccjbar.colum.edu:9040/cgi-bin/public/CCcatalog.cgi.

What is the tuition for the summer sessions?

Summer 2007 tuition is $440 per credit hour.

Can I live on campus?

Limited housing is available for students-at-large during the summer session only. For information and an application, please contact Kelli Collins in the Residence Life office at kcollins@colum.edu or 312-344-6801.

Where do I purchase books for my classes?

Books are available at Columbia's bookstore, 624 S Michigan Ave.