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Stanford High School Summer College is where exceptional high school students, ages 16–19, take Stanford undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
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Stanford High School Summer College is a selective program that grants high-achieving students, ages 16 to 19, access to Stanford University undergraduate courses. This program offers an eight-week college experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities not found in a high school classroom. High School Summer College participants enroll as visiting undergraduates in Stanford’s Summer Quarter and take the same courses, taught by Stanford faculty members, as matriculated Stanford students.
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Beyond the Classroom
Summer College is a time for students to complement their rich academic life with personal growth. It is a place where students can be challenged to see things in new ways, explore their beliefs, and build life-changing relationships.
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Activities
Access All That Stanford Offers
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The community of residence halls, the camaraderie of cafeteria-style dining, health and wellness support, and the wealth of Stanford’s libraries are available to program participants.