Organizer
Harvard University, Harvard Summer School
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Harvard Pre-College Program
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard Pre-College Program
Explore one academic interest in a two-week university seminar and experience the rhythm of Harvard campus life.
Choose one noncredit course for a concentrated experience of university reading, discussion and assignments. Academic exploration and college-readiness activities complement the classroom and residential routine.
University summer program
CAMP-MA-005
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
A Harvard University summer program on its Cambridge campus, operated by Harvard Summer School.
Credit / certificate
Contact an advisor
Courses & activities
Psychology, medicine and public health
Subject options span psychology, biology, anthropology and history of science, supporting exploration of people and health.
Law, politics and philosophy
Explore legal studies, government, history or philosophy through discussion-based university study.
Writing, literature and expression
Course fields include creative and expository writing, literature, journalism and speech.
Science and computation
Science and technology fields include astronomy, biology, computing, mathematics, physics and statistics.
Academic exploration and college readiness
Join workshops, talks and conversations about university life and preparation.
Camp features & life
One-course focus
Expect around three class hours and two to four homework hours daily, with an average class size of about 15.
Noncredit academic experience
Courses emphasize learning and exploration without awarding university credit.
Campus living and peers
Study, live and take part in activities on Harvard’s campus with peers from different places.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Has an interest to explore intensively for two weeks
- Ready for English reading, discussion and daily homework
- Interested in independent living and time management
Applicants must finish high school and enter college in 2028 or 2029; contact an advisor for the birthdate cutoff. Students take one course per session; confirm the available catalogue.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
June 21–July 2, 2027Ages 16–18; must finish high school and enter college in 2028 or 2029; contact an advisor for the birthdate cutoff
2 weeks
US$6,250 plus US$75 application fee
July 12–23, 2027Ages 16–18; must finish high school and enter college in 2028 or 2029; contact an advisor for the birthdate cutoff
2 weeks
US$6,250 plus US$75 application fee
July 26–August 6, 2027Ages 16–18; must finish high school and enter college in 2028 or 2029; contact an advisor for the birthdate cutoff
2 weeks
US$6,250 plus US$75 application fee
Program fees cover tuition, accommodation, the meal plan, program fees and two-week accident/sickness insurance; the US$75 application fee is nonrefundable.
Budget separately for travel, books and personal spending. Most international applicants do not meet the program’s financial-aid citizenship/status conditions. Ask about 2027 refund deadlines.
Travel & participation
The student must create the account and complete the application personally; parents or advisers cannot complete it. Non-native English speakers must submit required language scores.
This noncredit program does not qualify for an F-1 visa; follow the university’s international-student guidance for individual immigration arrangements.
Published session dates are course dates; confirm residence check-in/out and health-document requirements before booking travel.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications