{"id":105,"date":"2019-10-08T10:01:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T14:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/summer\/?page_id=105"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:36:17","slug":"summer-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/summer\/high-school-programs\/summer-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final application deadline for the Summer Challenge program is May 15, 2026, at 5 pm EDT<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A 2-week program<\/h2>\n

It’s called Summer Challenge because it pushes you in so many ways. You will explore your interests, discover new ones, test your academic boundaries, and immerse yourself in the college experience. Along the way, you will make new friends and get to know more about Boston University. Are you up to the challenge?<\/p>\n

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 Summer Challenge calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Residential<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Session 1<\/td>\nJune 14 – June 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session 2<\/td>\nJuly 5 – July 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session 3<\/td>\nJuly 19 – July 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Commuter<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Session 1<\/td>\nJune 15 – June 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session 2<\/td>\nJuly 6 – July 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session 3<\/td>\nJuly 20 – July 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

View the Full Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

A summer to remember<\/h2>\n

If you’re a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior, you’re in for two unforgettable weeks. Get ready to experience life on a college campus and take on new academic challenges in this exceptional summer program.<\/p>\n

Choose any two seminars from our extensive list. Each is designed to expand your academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments\u2014even field trips. Small class sizes give you the opportunity to receive individual attention from our experienced team of college instructors.<\/p>\n

Learn about Summer Challenge Seminars<\/a><\/p>\n

As part of our program, we also offer an admissions workshop that will give you valuable insight into the college application process.<\/p>\n

Explore Program Activities<\/a><\/p>\n

The big picture<\/h2>\n

In our Summer Challenge program, you’ll be part of a close-knit social community of high school students experiencing college life. Every day, there are activities that give you a chance to make new friends, learn more about yourself, and get to know the great city of Boston.<\/p>\n

Summer Challenge is open to residential and commuter students who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school.<\/p>\n

Listen to what past students have to say about the exciting Summer Challenge program.<\/p>\n