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Gap Year
STANFORD SUMMER SESSION
Begin—or conclude—your gap year as a visiting Stanford student. Take a course that complements your future degree or explore a possible career path and add Stanford to your university experience.
Dates
Our 8-week program runs June 21–August 17, 2025. It's Stanford's summer quarter.
Cost
Tuition starts at $5,197 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.
Workload
Students who commute must take a minimum of 3 units. Students who live on campus must take a minimum of 8.
Application requirements
As part of the application, you will be asked to supply: transcripts and proof of English proficiency (if necessary).
Eligibility
To be eligible to attend Summer Session at Stanford as an undergraduate student, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
- Have graduated from high school or secondary school or equivalent.
- Not be matriculating into Stanford as a first year.
"A sense of community"
"I enjoyed finding a sense of community amongst my peers and friends and learning about campus life and traditions through Stanford matriculated students."
Vishal
Gap Year
Stanford Summer Session 2024