Vanderbilt Summer Academy

A residential summer program at Vanderbilt University in Nashville run by Programs for Talented Youth for academically advanced students in grades 7-12. Students take one intensive course taught mostly by Vanderbilt content experts, with up to six hours a day of academic learning, and live in a first-year residence hall with trained staff. Sessions last one or two weeks in June and July depending on grade, and tuition covers meals and activities.

Offered by Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth. Summer Program for high school students in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Nashville, Tennessee.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Vanderbilt Summer Academy

When is the Vanderbilt Summer Academy deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Vanderbilt Summer Academy 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 Vanderbilt Summer Academy?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Nashville, Tennessee. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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