Education isn’t seasonal, and it doesn’t stop once summer begins.  Other cities simply can’t compete with the NYC- year-round, morning, noon, and night- educational opportunities offered across a vast number of disciplines and fields.

Whether you’re interest is in printmaking, international law, or sports communication NYC colleges and universities have a wide offering of pre- and post-college exploratory programs, college credit, and leisure courses which you can fit in while living, interning, or volunteering in the city over the summer.    

In addition to its educational opportunities, NYC has many safe, convenient and affordable housing options for students, both on- and off- campus and throughout the five boroughs. 

Come and experience NYC in the summer- learn from the experts, expand your mind and yourself, and enjoy a city that thrives on energy, individuality, and innovation!

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Pre-College Programs
Looking for a pre-college exploratory program that will provide exceptional insight into the industry?  NYC's colleges and instititutions are distinctively qualified to provide courses in hundreds of area studies, from  New York University (NYU), and  Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) to  Baruch City University of New York (CUNY) and Fordham University.  Learn about the industry you're interested in from experts and professionals who still work in and continue to shape the industry.  Check out our NYC Higher Education section for links to our colleges and universities, and see yourself here for the summer!

Summer College Courses
Summer is a great time to catch up, get ahead, or explore through the thousands of credit and non-credit course offerings at NYC's educational institutions.  Whether you crave a change of scenery from your resident college, are assessing transfer options, or extending your stay in NYC over the summer- take a closer look at NYC's 110 higher education institutions and its multitude of offerings.

Internships, Fellowships, and Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Internships
NYC offers thousands of summer internship opportunities at various entry levels across many fields.  For those seeking their first internship or those entering into their final year of graduate school, there is no better way to jump-start a career and lend weight to a resumé than by securing an internship at one of NYC's Fortune 500 companies.

Work for the City of New York 
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services(DCAS) administers internship programs to introduce college students and recent graduates to public service. Through the Urban Fellows Program, and the Public Service Corps, college students/recent graduates receive valuable work experience in exchange for academic credit or stipends, depending on the program.  Check out the City's current job offerings and apply today.

Volunteer and Mentoring Opportunities
Interested in taking part and giving back to your community?  Summer is a great time to take advantage of such opportunities, through various volunteer and mentoring opportunities offered throughout the City. Whatever your interest- education and literacy, arts and culture, or homeless and housing- NYC has hundreds of openings waiting for you.

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When summer days are long and temperatures balmy- New Yorkers never need to be told twice to get out and experience the best of the City.  Whether you’re a high school student coming to NYC enrolled in pre-college coursework, or a college / graduate student staying in the City over the summer- NYC comes alive and has a little something for everyone.  With a wide-range of exciting and affordable activities both in and around the City, the summer is the perfect time to experience them all.

Explore our links, below, for an idea of just some of NYC’s unique summer offerings.

Summer Fun: NYC’s Top Free Activities

Play in the City’s Backyard
NYC’s world-famous Central Park attracts locals and tourists, young and old alike.  The park encompasses a few of the City’s best free summer traditions- such as, Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park, and the SummerStage concert series.

Get your Groove On
NYC summer music festivals highlight the best of what the City represents and has to offer- variety.  The musical program of the River to River Festival, a summer-long arts festival, offers a diverse range of performances, from emerging bands to powerhouse legends.  All concerts are free and held outdoors in public venues throughout Lower Manhattan.  Also, check out Lincoln Center’s Out of Doors and Midsummer Night Swing - both, highly celebrated music and dance festivals.  Grab a friend or your family and get grooving!

Beaches, Hot Dogs, and…Mermaids
Head to one of NYC’s sandy beaches and shorelines to take in some sun- many of which are easily accessible via mass transit.  Whether visiting the popular Rockaway Beach in Queens, Brighton and Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, or Fire Island in Long Island - you’ll find the perfect spot to sunbathe and take in a cool dip. In addition to having some of the best beaches, NYC is home to Coney Island’s time-honored Mermaid Parade  which celebrates the sand, the sea, the salt air and the beginning of summer.  Come and join the festivities, enjoy a hot dog at the original Nathan's hotdog stand, and revel in the history, mythology, and artistic self-expression of Brooklyn’s famed Coney Island.

Learn more about NYC’s essential things to do across all 5 boroughs.

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Need help locating summer housing accommodations? Let us help!  NYC has many safe, affordable, accessible student living accommodations, both on- and off-campus.  With emerging student neighborhoods through the city’s five boroughs, there are plenty of places for you to call home this summer.

On-Campus
As with other college towns, NYC also experiences the tide of incoming and outgoing students at the onset of summer.  And with the outgoing, come vacated student dormitories- which colleges and universities open to its enrolled summer school students. 

Most on-campus housing offers fully furnished apartments and other on-site amenities, such as 24-hour security, resident advisors, and social activities for residents.  To learn more about the full range of on-campus summer housing opportunities available, visit the website of the school you’re interested in, and speak with their housing counselor.

Off-Campus
Maybe you’re looking for that 15 minute walking commute to your face-paced internship, or an apartment just on the fringe of the school’s campus- there are tons of off-campus student housing opportunities available to you over the summer. 

College and university housing:  You don’t need to be a student enrolled with the school in order to take advantage of their available housing units.  Likewise, these opportunities are also available to seasonal students looking to live in a neighborhood outside of the school’s campus.  Check in with Educational Housing Services (EHS) to find out more about these opportunities. 

Sublets: Sublets are one of the most popular housing choices of college and graduate students looking for flexible, short-term housing. A well-known public resource is the classified website listing, Craigslist.  Similarly, you should check in with the college and university you’ll be attending to see if an external website exists where current students post classifieds. This can be a good, less-advertised resource for summer residential options. 

For additional links and info, check out our Housing section.

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