Summer 2020 Online Program

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanford has determined that on-campus residential programs should be shifted to an online-only format. In place of our residential program this summer, we are pleased to offer an online alternative to the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes. Please note that some information on this page is specific to our residential program.

For more information about this summer’s program, please visit the Online Program page.

Discover. Explore. Grow.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes provides a taste of the Stanford classroom experience and challenges students with advanced content not typically found in the high-school curriculum.

Single-subject Study

Not for credit or grade, our 50+ courses provide in-depth and interactive exploration.

Global Focus & Real Connections

Bright peers and engaged mentors from around the world create a truly special and unforgettable experience.

Live on the Stanford Campus

Get a taste of the Stanford experience. Live and study alongside peers that share the same talents, interests, and curiosity.
(Note: Summer 2020 will be online due to COVID-19.)

Learn from Expert Instructors

Attend courses designed, created, and taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching. Many courses highlight new areas of research and professional practice.

Application Now Closed

Our application for the 2020 Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is now closed. Please join our mailing list to learn about future opportunities.

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Highlights

8-11

Grade Level

50+

Courses Offered Each Summer

100%

Of Students Live on Campus

50

States Represented

80+

Countries Represented

Find the Course that Excites You

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Explore Summer 2020 Courses

Each year, we refine our course offerings to better meet the interests of our students. Our instructors highlight new areas of research and findings to create an exciting learning opportunity for students.

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Hear from Our Students

Hear Claudia talk about her experiences at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes. She and her sister came to our program for multiple summers.

From a course on Logic and Problem Solving to declaring a major in Bioengineering, Claudia's academic path demonstrates the transformational power of Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes provide a transformational learning experience for our participants. Students leave with increased confidence and new friends that will last a lifetime. Students describe their time here as life-changing.