Summer Term High School Programs
Prepare for success in college at Boston University Summer Term. With five exciting and challenging high school summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in University labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning. Push yourself academically while experiencing college life, making new friends, and engaging in social activities around Boston and on campus. BU Summer Term offers you a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs, with options to live on campus, commute from home, or study online. We invite you to join other motivated teens from 50 states and 87 countries to experience this great introduction to college life and academics.High School Programs at a Glance
 High School Honors |
 RISE Internship/
Practicum |
 Academic
Immersion |
 Summer Challenge |
 Summer Preview |
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| High School Level | Rising juniors and seniors | Rising seniors | Rising juniors and seniors | Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors | Rising 8th graders, freshmen, and sophomores |
| Session Dates | Six weeks, starting July 5 | Six weeks, starting July 5 | Three weeks, starting July 5 (psychology) and July 26 (medicine and creative writing) | Two weeks, starting June 21, July 12, and July 26 | One week, starting July 26 |
| Academic Experience | Choose from more than 80 college courses and earn college credit | Conduct university-level research | Spend three weeks immersing yourself in the study of psychology, medicine, or creative writing | Choose 2 of 20 seminars to expand your academic horizons | Choose a seminar to get a sneak peek of the college experience |
| Earn College Credit | Up to 8 credits | ||||
| Format | Commuter, residential, or online | Commuter or residential | Residential only | Residential only | Commuter or residential |
Get a head start on college
Study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities. Immerse yourself in college academics and campus life. Open your mind to new subjects. Bond with high school students from around the country and globe. And experience summer in beautiful Boston—ranked #1 in the US by QS Best Student Cities 2019. You can take college courses alongside BU undergraduates and earn up to 8 college credits (either on campus or online). You can pursue in-depth STEM research with individual faculty mentors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects. Your hard work will be balanced with social events and fun activities around campus and throughout Boston, the ultimate “college town.”Boston University’s pre-college programs allow you to:
- Take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests, and consider possible majors
- Preview college and learn how to balance your schoolwork and social life
- Meet highly motivated high school students from all 50 states and 87 countries on six continents
- Experience living in a college dorm
- Become part of a dynamic social community and engage in fun activities on campus and throughout Boston
