Boston University Summer Term High School Programs

Summer Programs for High School Students

We invite you to choose from five exciting and challenging summer high school programs. Each program offers the opportunity to explore new subjects and college life—while making friends with fellow students and participating in social activities in Boston and on campus. Join other motivated high school students from 49 states and 87 countries and experience a great introduction to college life and academics.

Summer Challenge high school academic program

Summer Challenge

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors study two academic topics of their choice and take part in exciting social activities.

Choose Challenge
High School Honors program for college credit

High School Honors

Rising juniors and seniors take two BU courses and earn college credit while experiencing college life in Boston.

Choose Honors
Reasearch Internship in Science and Engineering laboratory experience

Research Internship

Rising seniors pursue scientific research in a University lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Choose RISE
Summer Preview academic and social college preview program

Summer Preview

Entering freshmen and rising sophomores experience a preview of college life and academics.

Choose Preview

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Academic Immersion special topics program

Academic Immersion

Rising juniors and seniors focus intensively on one subject by combining classroom work with hands-on learning activities.

Choose AIM