This summer, experience Stanford
By combining challenging academics with a rich array of extra-curricular programming, Stanford Summer Session shares the university's culture of innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Effect change and question well-worn patterns of thought. Find connections others don't. Test a concept, prototype a new product, and scale your idea.
Explore. Discover. Transform.
We offer foundational core courses and quintessentially Stanford classes from over thirty departments. We have grouped these into seven interest areas.
Natural sciences
Biology, physiology, chemistry, physics. Explore the natural world.
Creativity and design
Studio art, film production, music, and making. Express yourself.
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Game theory, design thinking, management science, and technology entrepreneurship. Test your idea and learn to scale it.
"...life-enriching"
"This was a life-enriching experience and I would 2000% recommend taking courses of your interest at Summer Session."
"Studying here is special..."
"...because of the sunny and vivid campus environment, the highly ambitious people, and the structured and advanced lectures by the top professors in the world. Stanford truly elevates itself and its people to become their best selves."
Be a visiting Stanford student
Take courses from one of the world’s leading research universities. Study alongside Stanford undergrads and visiting students from around the world. Delve into the entrepreneurship and problem solving methodologies that make Silicon Valley the center of American innovation. Enrich your curiosity, creativity, and knowledge.
"The best part has been getting to learn more about cultures around the world."
Louise
Undergraduate
Stanford Summer Session 2024
"The best part of Summer Session is all the activities organized by Stanford."
Clara
Graduate
Stanford Summer Session 2024
"The amazing professors make Stanford a truly unique place to study."
Carter
High School
Stanford Summer Session 2024
Academic support
Our Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC) means you'll have support every step of the way.
Costs
Use our Tuition & Fees Calculator to estimate your costs according to your specific circumstances.
Residential or Commuter
You can live on campus for the summer or commute. Trying to decide which option is right for you?
