Summer Programs

 
 
USC
 
USC Summer Programs
 
USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through a diverse offering of 4-week summer courses. Accepted students to the USC Summer Programs will balance academic and campus life, have access to USC faculty who are leaders in their fields and explore growing academic passions at the university level. Learn more about USC Summer.
 
Summer Programs Include:
  • Exploration of Architecture
  • Analytics: The Power of Data For Business
  • Introduction to Business
  • Discover Engineering
  • Global Health: Investigating Outbreaks, Preventing Disease
  • Communication & Journalism
  • Pre-Health & Science
  • Pre-Law
  • And much more!
 
CLICK HERE for more information.
 
2026 Applications are now open! Next Year's Summer Programs will take place June 22 – July 17, 2026.
 
 
 
Brown Pre-College Programs
 
Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing rigorous academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades.
 
Summer Programs Offered:
  • STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders: A 12-day program for Students completing grades 8 to 9, ages 13 to 15 by June 14, 2026. Learn more here.
  • Summer @Brown: Choose from more than 230 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that will challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn and live. Students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18 by June 14, 2026. Learn more here.
  • Summer @Brown Online: Choose from more than 50 courses that offer rigorous, active learning experiences, reflecting the breadth of Brown’s Open Curriculum, led by innovative and engaged instructors. Students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18 by June 14, 2026. Multiple 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-week asynchronous, mostly asynchronous or blended sessions. Learn more here.
  • Leadership Institute: Choose 2-weeks on-campus or 4-weeks online -Through both types of learning, you’ll meet students from around the world who are passionate about various issues, including civic engagement, gender equity, educational access and intercultural communication. You will spend your days delving into compelling topics in the course of your choosing, actively engaging with your peers and instructor.Students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18 by June 14, 2026. Learn more here. 
 
Applications are now open for Summer 2026! Click here to apply! Apply by May 8, 2026.
 
 
 
 
UCLA
 
UCLA Precollege Summer Institutes
 
UCLA Precollege Summer Institutes provide motivated and driven high school students the opportunity to earn college credit in one to three weeks while advancing their academic career and abilities in an area of study of their interest. Through co-curricular components including hands-on projects and performances, field visits, and guest lectures, students receive a comprehensive and immersive study of their chosen subject that goes beyond classroom instruction.
 
UCLA's Precollege Summer Institutes are open to high school students from around the world. We invite you to join our diverse and inclusive UCLA community full of respect, ideas, and optimism.
 
Summer Programs Include:
  • Computer Science Summer Institute
  • Engineering Design Summer Institute
  • Environmental Engineering Summer Institute
  • Film and Television Summer Institute
  • And much more!
 
Application deadlines and pricing vary by program. CLICK HERE to learn more.
 
Note: APPLICATIONS and ENROLLMENT will open February 18, 2026. 
 
 
University of the Pacific Pre-College Summer Programs
 
The Pacific Summer High School Institute is a two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During the program, summer institute students will become immersed in cutting-edge topics and issues through learning environments focused on real-world, hands-on experiences in our labs, studios, fields and makerspaces. In short, Pacific Institute students will experience college firsthand.
 
In the summer of 2026, the Pacific Summer High School Institute will run for two program sessions. The first session starts on June 1 and concludes on June 11, while the second session goes from June 16 until June 26.
 
Registration is now open. Click here to learn more. Pricing varies by program.
 
Summer Programs Include:
  • Future Dentist Camp
  • Future Pharmacist Camp
  • Healthcare Professions
  • Piano
  • Music
  • And much more!
 
 
 
 
CIEE Global Navigator Summer Abroad Program
 
Explore a different culture in more than 30 amazing destinations across the world. Come home with new skills, newfound passion, a broader perspective – and maybe even college credits!
 
Study Abroad Programs Include:
  • Aerospace Engineering (Toulouse, France)
  • Australian Wildlife Conservation From Land to Sea (Sydney, Australia)
  • Botswanan Wildlife Conservation (Gaborone, Botswana)
  • Chinese Language & Culture (Shanghai, China)
  • Chinese Language & Taiwanese Culture (Taipei, Taiwan)
  • Korean Language & Culture (Seoul, Korea)
  • Ocean Conservation & Sustainability (Cape Town, South Africa)
  • Spanish Language & Culture (Madrid, Spain) and (Yucatan, Mexico)
  • Sports Management (Barcelona, Spain)
  • Plus much more!
 
Please CLICK HERE for more information on how to apply. Applications are due January 21, 2026.
 
 
 
Stanford University's Pre-Collegiate Studies Program
 
Stanford University's Pre-Collegiate Program offers students the opportunity to explore their passions and dive deep into a single topic beyond what is typically taught in a school curriculum.
 
Summer Programs Include:
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Frontiers in Physics
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Introduction to Engineering
  • Topics in Bioscience
  • And much more!
 
 
Please CLICK HERE for information on the different programs and how to apply.
 
Summer 2026 application is now open through March 13th.
 
 
 
 

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is committed to preparing students for in-demand jobs in emerging technology and AI, ensuring that they keep in pace with a rapidly changing tech industry. Pathways is a free virtual program where you explore some of the most exciting areas in tech. As you grow your skills, you'll also join a global community of students who share your passions through workshops with corporate partners and fun Advisor-led events.

Application is now available and due on April 10, 2026 (early decision deadline 2/25). Please click here to learn more.

 

 

UCI
COSMOS UC Irvine
 
COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) is a 4-week program for talented high school students hosted by 6 campuses of the University of California. COSMOS students apply to a specific “cluster” taught by esteemed UC faculty, with each cluster addressing advanced topics in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, including a variety of engineering disciplines, pharmaceutical sciences, and computer science, to name a few.
 
Application is now open and due Feb. 6, 2026. Click here to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
BU
 
 
Boston University - Summer Programs for High School Students
 
BU’s long-running Summer Term pre-college offerings include a choice of two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With four exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in University labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning. Summer is a great time to push yourself academically while adapting to college life, making new friends, and engaging in fun, social activities around Boston and on campus.
 
Click here to learn more and view application deadlines.