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Add Stanford to your university experience

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.

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Engage with a Dynamic Cohort

Study alongside Stanford undergrads and visiting students from around the world.

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Explore Silicon Valley

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

Already thinking about next summer?

We'll have residential and commuter options available. Sign up below to receive more information about Summer 2027!

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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.

 

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

See What Other's Are Saying

Jeiti wears a black shirt and a hat and stands outside under a tree.

"The best part of Summer Session was being able to connect with so many people from different parts of the world."

– Jeiti
Undergraduate Student

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"My advice for future students is sign up for as many activities as you can, even if at first they don't seem that interesting. Trust me, they're gonna be."

– Ginny
Undergraduate Student

Jeanne sits under a tree in a white top.

"What is special is the access to beautiful work places such as the Green Library or outside places. The surroundings are beautiful and make us want to study."

– Jeanne Beck
Graduate student

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Max

"Studying at Stanford is special because of the sunny and vivid campus environment, the highly ambitious people, and the structured and advanced lectures by the top professors in the world. Stanford Truly elevates itself from other universities and its people to become their best selves."

Max
Undergraduate Student
Stanford Summer Session student
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Academic Support

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

Meet the Academic Support Team
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Residential or Commuter?

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.

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Beyond the Classroom

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

Student life