Multi-subject pre-college
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online program run by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. Open to: currently in grades 8 to 11.
- Last cycle's deadline
- March 13, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 8 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Online
What students do
Students take one ungraded, non-credit online course with live daily class meetings for two weeks. More than 75 courses are offered, with an average class size of 16.
- Artificial intelligence
- Creative writing
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
Key facts
- Run by
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
- Where
- Online (online)
- Who can apply
- Currently in grades 8 to 11Students must be older than 13 and younger than 19 during the program dates.
- Dates
- Session One June 15 to June 26, 2026; Session Two July 6 to July 17, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- $3,200 tuition; some courses require up to $100 in additional materials
- Deadline
- March 13, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.
Official program siteOfficial application pageStanford University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Transcript
- Application fee
An online application form, unofficial transcripts from fall 2024 through fall 2025, and a $65 application fee (fee waivers available).
How a mentor helps with your Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes application
- Decide whether Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTYJohns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth | Multiple locationsResidential or commuter | Grades 2 to 12 | Paid, aid available | Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B) |
| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Duke Pre-CollegeDuke University | Durham, NCResidential | Current 9th to 12th graders | Paid | Not posted |
Frequently asked questions
When is the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was March 13, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes cost?
$3,200 tuition; some courses require up to $100 in additional materials. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes?
Currently in grades 8 to 11. Students must be older than 13 and younger than 19 during the program dates.
What does the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes application require?
Transcript, Application fee. An online application form, unofficial transcripts from fall 2024 through fall 2025, and a $65 application fee (fee waivers available).
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
