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STANFORD SUMMER SESSION

Study with a dynamic, diverse student body from more than 60 countries, with the opportunity to earn credit and an official transcript from Stanford.

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Dates

Our 8-week program runs June 21–August 17, 2025. It's Stanford's summer quarter.

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Cost

Tuition starts at $8,091 for students who commute. For students who take a full-time course load and live on campus with a meal plan, costs start at $18,443.

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Workload

Students who commute must take a minimum of 5 units. Students who live on campus must take a minimum of 8.

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"It's the learning environment"

High School students attending Summer Session describe it as a unique learning environment: there's a drive to succeed, sure, but everyone earned their place here and collaboration is common.

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High School

Stanford Summer Session 2024

Application Requirements

As part of the application, you will be asked to supply: transcripts, two short essays, and proof of English proficiency (if necessary).

Eligibility

To be eligible to attend Summer Session as a high school student, 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.

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.

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"I enjoyed the flexibility and independence that comes with a college environment."

Ann
Summer Session 2024

Summer at Stanford Sets You Apart

Balance challenging academics with a rich menu of educational and social activities as a visiting Stanford student.

130+ Courses

Explore a possible major or take a course that's unique to Stanford.

Friends from 60+ Countries

Summer Session students come from around the world to study here during the summer.

8,180 Acres

The Farm was made for summer sunshine. There are so many outdoor spaces to explore.

Stanford Resources

More than 20 libraries, two gyms, two (free) museums, a concert hall, sports facilities, and maker spaces—and you have access to all of it.

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