Summer College for High School Students Office of the Provost

Application Information

SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

  • The application for Summer 2023 closed May 15, 2023
  • The application for Summer 2024 will open on December 1, 2023. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle.  This means applications are reviewed and decisions are made on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants. 

APPLYING

  • Complete the Summer College for High School Students (labeled as Summer College for H.S.) application located on this page. Be sure to fill out the entire application!
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee ($60, unless eligible for a fee waiver).
  • After you submit the application, you must upload an unofficial or official high school transcript.
    • It is suggested to ask your school guidance counselor or registrar for an unofficial or official transcript that includes all semesters and grades completed. 
  • International students from non-English-speaking countries must provide an English proficiency test score.

CRITERIA AND INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

  • You must have a high school GPA of at least 3.3.
  • You must be at least 15 years old and have completed your freshman year by the time your Purdue coursework begins.
  • You may enroll in a maximum of seven credit hours per academic term.
  • Home-schooled students who want to take non-degree courses during Purdue's fall or spring terms must demonstrate that they cannot take the desired coursework at a local high school or community college. This is not a requirement during the summer term.
  • International students must already possess an educational visa.

*Non-degree coursework is part of your permanent Purdue GPA. In addition, if you apply to a Purdue degree-seeking program in the future, we will use this and all college coursework in your application evaluation.

Apply Now