New York City Universities

The Big Apple has more institutions of higher education than any other city in the world, and many of its schools offer summer or extension programs. NYU and Columbia, for instance, greet visiting students with open arms during summer months. Institutions like the Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art offer respected adult-education programs.

Barnard College, (203 Lewisohn Hall, 2970 Broadway☎212-854-9666 www.ce.columbia.edu), Columbia's 35 acre campus boasts one of the largest library collections in the nation. The university has continuing-education options for those not enrolled in degree programs, which include Auditing Programs and Summer Sessions. A whole slew of courses is available from creative writing to international and public affairs. Summer $1,270 per credit; prices vary for special courses. Auditing Programs tuition $500-1,800 per course. Summer sessions last 6 weeks
The Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art, (Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY 1045☎718-817-1000 www.fordham.edu), Fordham College of Liberal Studies offers part- and full-time bachelors programs for adults. Through Fordham's Summer Sessions, students can participate in several Special Programs, including a Pre-College Program, an NYC Summer Internship Program, and a Summer Actors Workshop. Pre-College Program $2,025-2,700; NYC Summer Internship Program $1,700; Summer Actors Workshop $2,700. Pre-College Program July-Aug; NYC Summer Internship Program 10weeks; Summer Actors Workshop 5 weeks.
Hofstra University, (66 West 12th St., New York, NY. 10011☎212-229-5620 www.newschool.edu), Continuing education programs are offered through Parsons The New School for Design, Mannes The New School for Music, and The New School for General Studies, with courses in business, English, foreign languages, and Food Studies, among others. Non-credit tuition varies. Summer or semester programs.
New York University (nyu), (209 E. 23rd St., New York, NY, 10010☎212-592-2000 www.schoolofvisualarts.edu), Offers continuing education courses, program, and workshops. Courses cover the whole gamut of visual arts, from advertising to interior design. In addition to visual arts courses, the institution has liberal arts classes in art history, humanities, English as a second language, and cinema studies. The school also has Arts Abroad and Arts for Kids programs. Courses $120-510. Special programs vary in price. 1-day workshops to semester-long workshops.