Find answers to frequently asked questions below.

  • Purdue University is currently planning for a mix of in-person and online course delivery during Summer 2022.  For more information on the COVID-19 pandemic and how Purdue is handling it, please visit  www.purdue.edu/newsroom
  • No. Students will be completing real Purdue courses that are listed on an academic transcript. Students may live on campus, commute to campus or complete online coursework. A list of summer camps can be found at  www.purdue.edu/summercamps
  • Students must be age 15 or older, have completed their freshman year of high school, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher to be eligible for Summer College for High School Students. Admittance to the program is competitive.
  • 1-week, 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week options are available to fit your summer schedule. View all  enrollment options
  • Similar to dual-credit courses offered through a Purdue campus, courses will be listed on an official transcript and maintained as part of a student’s permanent record.
  • The application, official or unofficial transcript, and $60 application fee must be received for an application to be considered complete, the regular application deadline is June 1. However, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. This means that applications are reviewed and decisions are made on a first-come, first-served basis.  The Summer College for High School Students application opens annually on December 1.
  • Students will pay the summer tuition and fees rate for all courses - some courses, such as labs, may charge an additional fee for materials. There is also a $60 application fee. Room and Board is offered at a rate of $316.25 for one-week experiences (5 days) and $1,447.50 for a full four-week session. Students commuting to campus may also want to add Boiler Express dollars to their student ID in order to utilize the dining courts. 
  • The $60 application fee must be paid during the application process. Students accepted by April 1st must pay a non-refundable $500 deposit by May 1st to reserve their spot. The remaining balance is due before courses begin. Detailed instructions will be shared with accepted students.
  • Financial aid is not available for general courses. Thanks to special donations, several of the 1-week, 1-credit courses do offer finanicial assitance. You can read more about these opportunites here.
  • Admitted students will need to contact the Division of Summer Session at (765) 496-7193 to register for classes.  A staff member will assist you with courses and enter your selected classes on a course request form. All students will be registered at one time.
  • Individual institutions determine if courses transfer. Purdue courses transfer to many other institutions as direct credit and free elective credit. Some courses accepted as direct credit will fall into the electives category if not required to obtain your future degree. We recommend keeping your course syllabus to assist with the transfer process. 
  • Yes, students may live on campus. Room and Board for one-week experiences (5 days) is $316.25 and the price for a full four-week session is around $1,447.50.