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Summer College for High school inspires high school students to explore curriculum and career interests through interactive coursework and immersive campus experiences. 

Opportunities for High School Students at Purdue

The application for the summer of 2026 opened on December 1st, 2025. Apply by February 1st, 2026, for priority consideration! 

Interested in learning more about the Residential Summer College for High School Students opportunities for summer 2026? Register for our information webinar on December 4th at 8 pm EST here. If you can't make it to the webinar, you can use the form to add yourself to the mailing list for updates and to get a recording sent to you. 

There will be another webinar on January 29th. More information and the link to register will be available in December. 

 

Experience the excitement of college life, take courses with world-renowned faculty, explore academic majors, and put yourself on a pathway for success! Taking online or on-campus courses during summer allows high school students ages 16 and 17 to experience college life by completing coursework alongside current undergraduate students. Students have access to more than 650 courses across academic disciplines during Summer Session so there's no better time to get a jumpstart on your college experience!

Want to live on campus over the summer? Check out the short-term courses page to explore one-week and two-week opportunities.

Why choose Purdue University for your summer college experience?

  • We are Purdue
  • Options to Fit Your Summer Schedule
  • Preparing Students for College
  • Affordability and Accessibility
  • Return on Investment

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Admission and participation in the Summer College for High School Students programs are independent of the undergraduate admission process for Purdue University.

 

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University's educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue's Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at vpec@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.

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