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Stanford University Summer Session
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Stanford, California
Stanford University Summer Session — High School
Study university courses as a visiting student through an eight-week academic experience.
Stanford Summer Session is the university’s summer quarter. High-school participants study with university and visiting students across computing, engineering, sciences, humanities and communication, selecting eligible courses and completing formal assignments and assessment.
University summer program
CAMP-CA-024
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
Stanford’s university-operated summer-quarter visiting-student program.
Credit / certificate
Course credit is recorded on an official Stanford transcript; contact an advisor about any completion certificate.
Courses & activities
Programming methodology
Explore programming and problem decomposition within computing; confirm 2027 courses and high-school eligibility with an advisor.
AI and quantitative thinking
Explore areas such as AI, computational mathematics and probability, choosing courses with suitable prerequisites.
Oral communication
The Summer Session public-speaking course is open to enrolled summer students and develops audience-facing communication.
University study and feedback
Use coursework, assessments and academic support to practice independent study planning and help-seeking.
Camp features & life
Regular university courses
Courses are regular Stanford academic offerings carrying credit, with varying availability and prerequisites.
Eight-week continuity
An extended session allows a full cycle of classes, revision and assessment with university-level workload.
Residential or local commuter
Live on campus or commute from within 50 miles while staying with a qualifying adult local contact.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Students ready for university assignments and assessment
- Students with strong English communication and independent study skills
- Students able to commit an eight-week period
Must be 16 by June 19, 2027 and no older than 19 on August 15, 2027; no age exceptions. International students must verify English proficiency, and applicants cannot be incoming Stanford freshmen.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
June 19–August 15, 2027Ages 16–19; grade 10–12 or gap-year student when applying
8 weeks
Contact an advisor
2027 fees, additional charges and cancellation terms: contact an advisor.
Travel & participation
Students requiring a Stanford I-20 must maintain full-time enrollment. Current residential/I-20 students need at least 8 units, 7 academic; confirm 2027 requirements with an advisor.
Commuters must provide a trusted friend or family contact aged over 18 within 50 miles of campus; the program verifies arrangements.
After admission, students and parents complete required forms, health and insurance steps. Program and I-20 processing fees are nonrefundable; tuition and housing follow their respective refund terms.
Confirm English testing/waivers, prerequisites, international travel requirements and final costs before committing to enrollment or travel.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications