Harvard Summer School High School Programs

Harvard Summer School's programs for high school students include the Secondary School Program, where students take college-credit courses taught by Harvard faculty. Students pick a 4-week session with one accelerated course or a 7-week session with one or two courses, on campus, online or as commuters, from more than 200 courses. Students must be at least 16, and 2027 costs range from $4,180 to $15,980 depending on format and credits.

Offered by Harvard University. Summer Program for high school students in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2027-02-10.

Fields: Humanities, STEM, Business

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (Cambridge, Massachusetts).
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: Applications open December 1, 2026 and close February 10, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Harvard Summer School High School Programs

When do applications for Harvard Summer School High School Programs open?

Applications open December 1, 2026 and close February 10, 2027.

Is Harvard Summer School High School Programs free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Harvard Summer School High School Programs?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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