Summer at Stanford Sets You Apart.

Balance challenging academics with a rich menu of educational and social activities as a visiting Stanford student. Explore a possible career path or future area of study while experiencing genuine Stanford University courses alongside current Stanford students. Study with a dynamic, diverse student body from more than 50 countries, with the opportunity to earn credit and an official transcript from Stanford.

Tuition & Fees

• Attending as a commuter and taking the minimum 3 units? Costs start at $4,962
• Living on campus and taking the minimum 8 credit-bearing units (typically 2-3 courses)? Costs start at $17,197

Stanford University sets tuition rates for all students. To see a detailed breakdown of what the program may cost you, use our Calculator.

Attending as a High School Student

Summer Session offers an opportunity to experience an academic quarter at one of the world’s leading universities. In joining our community, high school students are expected to bring interpersonal competency, self-directedness, and a commitment to expanding their intellectual horizons.  

Program Dates

June 22 – August 18, 2024

How to Apply

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be a current sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of application.
• Be at least 16 at the start of the program, June 22, 2024, and no more than 19 by the last day, August 18, 2024. There are no exceptions to these age restrictions.
• Not be matriculating into Stanford as a first year.

Application requirements include:

• Transcripts
• Two short essays
• Proof of English proficiency (if necessary)