Develop practical skills and knowledge you need to develop ideas that will make a difference in the world in this 3-week program.
Precollege
Welcome To Our Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
Experience Summer in New York City at Barnard. With distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to STEM, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the city that never sleeps!
*Applications for Summer 2025 are now closed.
The NextGen Leadership Institute: Our Signature Summer Experience
This institute embraces the complex relationship between gender and leadership as its focus, allowing you to develop trailblazing qualities and push you in new directions as you explore leadership through a feminist lens.
For rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Session 1: June 29th - July 18th, 2025
Session 2: July 21st- August 8th, 2025
Students are introduced to the U.S food system, examining food production, distribution and consumption.
This program takes up current and historical examples to interrogate how the benefits of advances in science and medicine remain unequally shared, while exploring critical tools social scientists have offered as possible interventions.
The Pre-Baccalaureate Program
Join Barnard faculty and students in the classroom and earn college credit through our Pre-Baccalaureate program.
For rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
July 6th - August 16th, 2025
The Barnard MasterScholar Summer Research Program
Barnard College is thrilled to introduce this 2025 summer program in partnership with MasterScholar. This immersive academic experience provides students with the chance to develop research skills within a collegiate setting, all while studying at Barnard's vibrant campus in Manhattan. Over the course of this three-week program, participants will enroll in a college-level research skills course. The experience also includes enriching co-curricular academic programming and activities throughout New York City.
Upon successful completion, students will earn a certificate of completion for the Barnard MasterScholar Summer Research Program.
Program Dates: Sunday, July 20 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
What Else You Need to Know
Review program costs and financial aid eligibility.
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Pre-College Community
“My thought and perception of the world has changed drastically. I am so grateful for this program and all the people behind the scenes who made it so great.”
“My thoughts of leadership changed so much I learned so much about myself and others I am forever grateful.”
Most of all, I have come to realize the power that I have to take a stand and advocate against inequality.”