Stanford Summer Session | High School Summer College

General information

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During Stanford University’s Summer Quarter, high school students from the United States and around the globe are invited to spend eight or nine weeks living and learning in the heart of Silicon Valley. Alongside visiting undergraduate and matriculated students, you will have an exclusive opportunity as a student in Stanford Summer Session's High School Summer College program to earn credit and a Stanford University transcript at one of the most competitive universities in the world. Choose from more than 145 courses offered by 30 departments within the schools of Humanities and Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Engineering. Summer courses feature a smaller class size, accessible instructors, and a diverse student body with students from over 30 different countries.

By balancing challenging academics with a rich menu of educational and social activities, you’ll have a learning experience that’s truly transformative. If admitted to Stanford Summer Session's High School Summer College program, you can participate as a residential or commuter student. Residential high school students must enroll in a minimum of 8 units. Commuting high school students must enroll in a minimum of 3 units and must live with a family or family friend within a 50-mile radius of campus. All students may take advantage of the resources available to registered Stanford students, including access to athletic facilities, libraries, academic support, and more. For more information about a summer at Stanford, please visit the Student Life section.