The Columbia University Science Honors Program

The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a highly selective program for high school students who have a strong interest in science and mathematics. The SHP holds classes at Columbia from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Saturdays throughout the academic year. Courses are given in the physical, chemical, biological, behavioral, and computing sciences, as well as in pure and applied mathematics. Instructors are scientists and mathematicians who are actively engaged in research at the University. 

Recent SHP Course Offerings Include: 

Experiments in Genetics and Molecular Biology Introduction to Electrical Engineering Virology Classical and Quantum Computing Devices Human Physiology Sustainable Engineering Biochemistry Relativity and Quantum Physics Neuroscience – Exploring the Brain Particle Physics - Exploring Matter & Forces Data Analysis in Neuroscience Modern Cosmology Organic Chemistry Astronomy and Astrophysics Nano – From Science to Technology Geometry and Topology Graph Theory by Example Topics in Algebra Explorations in Data Science Computer Programming in Python Climate Change Introduction to Algorithms 

The program and its courses have no tuition charges; however, families of SHP participants are asked to consider making voluntary contributions to help support the program. 

The SHP is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must currently be in the 11th, 10th, or 9th grade. Columbia will be selecting 400 students for the program from approximately 750 schools in the metropolitan New York area. The program uses an online application process which students can access on the SHP webpage: 

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/shp/apply.html 

The selection of students will be based on the online application, grade transcripts, letters of recommendation, and student performance on an entrance examination to be taken at Columbia University on either March 28, 2020 or April 25, 2020. There is a $50.00 testing fee that must accompany the application (a fee waiver may be requested). 

ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SHP BY FEBRUARY 28, 2020