Applications for Summer 2025 are CLOSED.
Experience pre-college this summer with Summer College!
Residential & Commuter
Credit & Noncredit
Experience what college is really like: take a college-level course, live in a residence hall, have meals with friends in a dining center, and participate in activities and events on campus.
Length: Up to 4 weeks
Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates ages 15 years or older
Explore potential college majors and academic interests in an online course this summer. Make friends in virtual events and activities that can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
Length: 3, 4 or
Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates
Explore course options in one of Syracuse University’s homes on the east or west coast! Commute to academic centers in LA or NYC to take pre-college courses in person!
Length: Up to 6 weeks
Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates. Must be able to commute to the academic center.
Pre-college students at Syracuse University who successfully complete their course will walk away with a Certificate of Completion and a Syracuse University transcript.
Hear from Our Alumni
“Summer College made me realize that Syracuse is the place for me! Amazing professors full of knowledge towards my desired field, the resources on campus are very helpful and one of a kind, and also the safe and welcoming environment!!”
— Roslyn B., Summer College – On Campus 2022 student
“I loved my experience because it gave me the opportunity to meet new students that are interested in the same classes as me. This program positively impacted my life because it helped me get in touch with my creativity and imagination.”
— Adriana H., Summer College – Online 2020 student
Facts and Figures
U.S. States and territories represented by students from 2018-2022
international countries/regions represented by students from 2018-2022
of our alumni report that the experience prepared them for college and beyond
From Pre-College to a Bright Future. Companies where some of our pre-college alumni work
Enroll in a course during the academic year!
Applications for Accelerated Semester Online Spring 8-Week Courses are open!
Fall Semester | Online | Credit
Enroll in an online college-level course while still in high school. Eight-week courses are open to high school students who want to get ahead during the fall semester.
Eligibility: Current high school juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates