Enroll in a course during the academic year!

Accelerated Semester Online

Fall Semester | Online | Credit

Enroll in an online college-level course while still in high school. Eight-week courses are open to high school students who want to get ahead during the fall semester.

Eligibility: Current high school juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates

Applications for Fall 2023 are now closed!


Experience pre-college this summer with Summer College!

Summer College – On Campus

Summer Semester
Residential & Commuter
Credit & Noncredit

Experience what college is really like: take a college-level course, live in a residence hall, have meals with friends in a dining center, and participate in activities and events on campus.

Length: Up to 4 weeks

Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates ages 15 years or older

Summer College – Online

Summer Semester
Online
Credit &
Noncredit

Explore potential college majors and academic interests in an online course this summer. Make friends in virtual events and activities that can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

Length: 3, 4 or
6 weeks

Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates

Summer College – Hybrid

Summer Semester
Res./Commuter – Online
Credit & Noncredit

Expand your knowledge in a hybrid course. Live on campus for two weeks, then complete the final four weeks of your course online from the comfort of your own home!

Length: 1 week on campus/3 weeks online

Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates ages 15 years or older

Summer College – On Location

Summer Semester
Commuter
Credit &
Noncredit

Explore course options in one of Syracuse University’s homes on the east or west coast! Commute to academic centers in LA or NYC to take pre-college courses in person!

Length: Up to 6 weeks

Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates. Must be able to commute to the academic center.

Summer College – Research

Summer Semester
On Campus or Online
Noncredit

Work with faculty on existing & new faculty led research projects. This highly selective program affords small cohorts of students the opportunity to gain college-level research experience.

Length: Up to 4 weeks online or on campus

Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates.

Pre-college students at Syracuse University who successfully complete their course will walk away with a Certificate of Completion and a Syracuse University transcript.


Hear from Our Alumni

“Summer College made me realize that Syracuse is the place for me! Amazing professors full of knowledge towards my desired field, the resources on campus are very helpful and one of a kind, and also the safe and welcoming environment!!”

— Roslyn B., Summer College – On Campus 2022 student
A student smiling in front of a blue background

“I loved my experience because it gave me the opportunity to meet new students that are interested in the same classes as me. This program positively impacted my life because it helped me get in touch with my creativity and imagination.”

— Adriana H., Summer College – Online 2020 student


Facts and Figures

50

U.S. States and territories represented by students from 2018-2022

55+

international countries/regions represented by students from 2018-2022

98%

of our alumni report that the experience prepared them for college and beyond

From Pre-College to a Bright Future. Companies where some of our pre-college alumni work

Google

Spotify

EY

Walt Disney World

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Goldman Sachs


Ready to Start Your Pre-College Journey?