Spend a term at Stanford

Stanford Summer Session gives you the opportunity to take courses from one of the world’s leading research universities. Enrich your curiosity, creativity, and knowledge. 

Experience Stanford
Summer Session offers the only opportunity to be a visiting Stanford student. 

Engage with a Dynamic and Diverse Cohort
Study alongside Stanford undergrads and visiting students from around the world. 

Explore Silicon Valley
Delve into the entrepreneurship and problem solving methodologies that make Silicon Valley the center of American innovation.
 

How It Works

1. APPLY to attend our 8-week program.
2. RECEIVE and accept your admission. 
3. REGISTER for courses.
4. ATTEND as a Residential or Commuter student.

2023 Program Dates

June 24 – August 20, 2023

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Costs

Stanford University sets tuition rates for all students. These estimates include Stanford's per-unit tuition of $1,282 per unit, the Application Fee, Program Fee, the Campus Health Services fee, and a Document Fee*. Where applicable, estimates also include residential and meal fees. A very limited number of tuition grants may be available to undergraduate and graduate students only. 

Attending as a commuter and taking the minimum 3 units? Costs start at $4,952

Living on campus and taking the minimum 8 credit-bearing units (typically 2-3 courses)? Costs start at $16,095

*The $125 document fee is a one-time fee charged to all students who are not returners to Summer Session. This fee offsets the cost of maintaining student records, processing transcript requests, and other registration-related services.