Classroom

The program allows residents of Upper Manhattan to audit selected Columbia courses at no cost.

“It is beautiful to be a part of it.” “For one thing, it is conveniently located, but also the expertise of the professors is a great benefit and a huge attraction. “Living near Columbia helps me achieve that and the courses are part of the intellectual stimulation.” "I am not the professor here and I am not responsible for teaching content but I can listen, learn, and take notes. Roy Byrd, retired computer science researcher and Morningside Heights resident, has been a part of the program since 2018. “I use what I learn in class in day-to-day life,” Bediako said.