Applications for Summer 2025 open on December 2.
| Session I | Session II | Session III |
|---|---|---|
| June 22–July 3, 2025 | July 6–July 18, 2025 | July 20–August 1, 2025 |
The Course Experience
To encourage interactive learning, class sizes are small and typically range from 12 to 18 students. In this collegial setting, you will practice the art of healthy debate, learning to communicate clearly and diplomatically on complex topics. You’ll tackle challenging problem sets, delve into complex articles, and deliver presentations on your own research, all under the guidance of Harvard-affiliated instructors for a true Ivy League experience.
Although courses do not have letter grades, they are rigorous.
You are in class during one of the three windows:
- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- 12 to 3 p.m.
- 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
You can expect two to four hours of homework each day.
At the end of the program, you may receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR or NM (“requirements met” or “requirements not met”). This is a great way to supplement your college application. Please note: You need to attend every class in its entirety to receive a passing grade of “Met All Requirements.”
Course Offerings
With over 30 courses to choose from in each session, you’re sure to find a topic that piques your interest. Pre-College Program students take one course during the 2-week session.
If more than one course appeals to you, you may apply to participate in multiple sessions. You must be admitted to the Pre-College Program to enroll in a pre-college course.
Browse Courses by Topic
Speech, Writing, and Literature
Psychology, Medicine, and Public Health
Law, Politics, Philosophy, and History
Business and Leadership
Race, Gender, and Ethics
