Applications for Summer 2025 open on December 2.
| Summer 2025 Session I | Summer 2025 Session II | Summer 2025 Session III |
|---|---|---|
| June 22–July 3, 2025 | July 6–July 18, 2025 | July 20–August 1, 2025 |
Stay on top of important application and registration dates for the Pre-College Program.
Visit the Admissions and Program Cost pages for more detailed information about application, financial aid, and registration policies.
Important Dates for Summer 2025 Applicants
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
| Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: | Application and Materials Deadline | Decision Released | Applicant Response Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online and financial aid application available | Monday, December 2, 2024 | ||
| Early application and priority financial aid deadline* Complete your application by this date to receive a decision before course registration begins. If you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, please fill out the financial aid section of the program application. | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by 5 p.m. ET | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 |
| Regular application and financial aid deadline* Complete your application by this date to receive a decision before the payment deadline. If you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, please fill out the financial aid section of the program application. Need-based scholarships will be awarded subject to availability of funds. | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Tuesday, March 11, 2025, by 5 p.m. ET | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
| Late application deadline* Full payment is due upon registration for all accepted students. Financial aid is not available to late applicants. | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (or earlier if all course waitlists are full) | On a rolling basis within 3 weeks of completed application following the regular decision release on March 11 | Within 2 weeks of offer of admission |
* All materials (application including essays, counselor report, transcripts, current grades, online rules and media releasefrom parent/guardian, TOEFL ibt/IELTS/DuoLingo scores if English is not your native language, and application fee) must be submitted in order for an application be considered complete.
Important Dates for 2025 Admitted Students
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
| Course Registration and Payment Dates: | Session I June 22–July 3, 2025** | Session II July 6–July 18, 2025 | Session III July 20–August 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course registration opens | Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET |
| Course registration deadline for admitted financial aid recipients Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for classes by this date. | Friday, March 14, 2025 (Early Applicants) Friday, March 28, 2025 (Regular Applicants) | Friday, March 14, 2025 (Early Applicants) Friday, March 28, 2025 (Regular Applicants) | Friday, March 14, 2025 (Early Applicants) Friday, March 28, 2025 (Regular Applicants) |
| Full payment deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through the course registration deadline. | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Monday, April 14, 2025 |
| Course registration deadline Last day to register and pay your balance in full. Late registration is not permitted after this date. | Monday, June 2, 2025 | Monday, June 2, 2025 | Monday, June 2, 2025 |
| Course changes deadline Course changes require Pre-College staff approval after April 28. | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: | Session I June 22–July 3, 2025** | Session II July 6–July 18, 2025 | Session III July 20–August 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% program fee refund Course drops require Pre-College staff approval after April 28. Students are unable to drop courses online and must complete the course change form. | Monday, April 28, 2025 | Monday, April 28, 2025 | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% program fee refund Course drops require Pre-College staff approval after April 28. Students are unable to drop courses online and must complete the course change form. | Monday, June 9, 2025 | Monday, June 23, 2025 | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw from course for no refund Course on record with WN (withdrawal) grade | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
| Immunization and Medical Records Requirement Deadlines | All Sessions |
|---|---|
| Submit Immunization Documents | Submit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering |
| Submit Medical History and Consent Form | Submit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering |
| Additional Planning and Program Dates: | Session I June 22–July 3, 2025** | Session II July 6–July 18, 2025 | Session III July 20–August 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility services request deadline (including food allergies) | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Monday, May 12, 2025 |
| ID Card photo upload deadline | Friday, May 16, 2025 | Friday, May 16, 2025 | Friday, May 16, 2025 |
| Student and Family Orientation This virtual orientation is for all Pre-College sessions and will be recorded. Students are required to attend or view the recording. | Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7-8 p.m. ET | Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7-8 p.m. ET | Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7-8 p.m. ET |
| Pre-College Passport Events Sign Up Students are required to sign up and attend two events in each of the following categories: Academic Exploration, College Readiness, Social and Residential, Trips and Recreation. Admission events are optional. | Wednesday, June 11 – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Wednesday, June 25 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | Wednesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
| Student Check-in and Orientation Orientation events follow check-in. | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Sunday, July 6, 2025 | Sunday, July 20, 2025 |
| Class Schedule Students take one course per session weekdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m., 12-3 p.m., or 3:15-6:15 p.m. and must attend all of their classes in their entirety including the last one to be eligible to pass the course. | Monday, June 23 – Thursday, July 3, 2025 | Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 18, 2025 | Monday, July 21 – Friday, August 1, 2025 |
| Student Check Out Students may check out with their proctor following their final class no later than 8 p.m. There are no formal closing events. | Friday, July 3, 2025, by 8 p.m. ET | Friday, July 18, 2025, by 8 p.m. ET | Friday, August 1, 2025, by 8 p.m. ET |
| Grades available online Transcripts may be requested in the MyDCE portal. Instructor evaluations will be available in online services approximately six weeks after each session. | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
** Session I students will check out on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as there are no classes held on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.
