Spend Summer at Stanford

This summer, start something great.

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.

Program Dates

June 22 – August 18, 2024

How It Works

APPLY to attend our 8-week program (and apply for the tuition grant within the application).
RECEIVE and accept your admission.
REGISTER for your chosen 3-unit course (enrollment is first-come, first-served).
ATTEND as a Commuter student.

Need-based Tuition Grants

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30 need-based tuition grants will be available for undergraduate or graduate students who do not plan to live in on-campus housing and who are CA residents. Summer Session will cover the cost of one 3-unit course ($4,116 for undergraduates) and waive the application fee. This does not include non-tuition costs. Students should expect to pay a minimum of $721 (document fee, health service fee, and program fee) for the associated fees.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen and CA resident
Commuting students only

Tuition grant recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 units for the duration of the Summer Session program or through the Final Study List deadline. Athletic courses (e.g. PHYSWELL, WELLNESS, ATHLETIC) do not count towards the minimum unit enrollment.

How to Apply

To apply for a tuition grant, please follow the instructions in the application. You will need to submit a copy of your Student Aid Report from a completed FAFSA application for the 2022-2023 or 2023-24 academic year.

For your privacy/security, please black out your social security number. Failure to do so will cause the Student Aid Report to be deleted and your tuition grant application will not be reviewed.

Deadline

Last year, all need-based tuition grant funds were distributed by February.

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The quality of instruction, engaging class environment, rigorous curriculum, enriching social activities, and creative approach make Stanford Summer Session a truly unparalleled experience.

Alexis, recent Summer Session student

A team of Academic Advisors, Student Advisors, and Tutors will be with you every step of the way, starting even before your summer begins with pre-summer advising.

Join a community of students and staff that come to Stanford from all over the world, bringing with them a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences to share.

Go beyond the classroom with speaker events, field trips to Bay Area landmarks, faculty teas, campus site and lab visits, and more!