Stanford Summer Session admits visiting students in four application periods. Admission is offered to qualified students on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Application Deadlines
The table below indicates application details for visiting domestic (U.S.), visiting international, International Honors Program (IHP), and summer online students. If you are a high school student, please refer to the application details on the High School Summer College website. If you are a current Stanford student, please click here for more information regarding enrollment.
Application Period |
Application Open Date |
Application Completion Date* |
Application Fee |
Decision Release Date |
Early | December 3, 2015 | January 31, 2016 | $25 | February 12, 2016 |
Priority | February 1, 2016 | February 29, 2016 | $50 | March 11, 2016 |
General | March 1, 2016 | March 31, 2016 | $75 | Rolling basis |
Late (International) | April 1, 2016 | April 24, 2016 | $100 | Rolling basis (as available) |
Late (Domestic) | April 1, 2016 | May 25, 2016 | $100 | Rolling basis (as available) |
*Applications will only be considered complete once the application is submitted, required materials are uploaded, and application fee is paid. |