| Summer 2026 Session I | Summer 2026 Session II | Summer 2026 Session III |
|---|---|---|
| June 21–July 2, 2026 | July 5–July 17, 2026 | July 19–31, 2026 |
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 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 7, 2026 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
| 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 11, 2026 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Late application deadline* Full payment is due upon registration for all accepted students. Financial aid is not available to late applicants. | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (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 release from parent/guardian, TOEFL ibt/IELTS/DuoLingo scores if English is not your native language, and application fee) must be submitted for an application to be considered complete.
Important Dates for 2026 Admitted Students
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
| Course Registration and Payment Dates: | Session I June 21–July 2, 2026** | Session II July 5–July 17, 2026 | Session III July 19–31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-registration opens Students must complete pre-registration in their MyDCE Portal after being admitted into the program but before registering for a course. | Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET |
| Course registration opens | Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 26, 2026, 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 13, 2026 (Early Applicants) Friday, March 27, 2026 (Regular Applicants) | Friday, March 13, 2026 (Early Applicants) Friday, March 27, 2026 (Regular Applicants) | Friday, March 13, 2026 (Early Applicants) Friday, March 27, 2026 (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. | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Course registration deadline Last day to register and pay your balance in full. Late registration is not permitted after this date. | Monday, June 1, 2026 | Monday, June 1, 2026 | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| Course changes deadline Course changes require Pre-College staff approval after April 27. | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: | Session I June 21–July 2, 2026** | Session II July 5–July 17, 2026 | Session III July 19–31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% program fee refund Course drops require Pre-College staff approval after April 7. Students are unable to drop courses online and must complete the course change form. | Monday, April 27, 2026 | Monday, April 27, 2026 | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% program fee refund Course drops require Pre-College staff approval after April 7. Students are unable to drop courses online and must complete the course change form. | Monday, June 8, 2026 | Monday, June 22, 2026 | Monday, July 6, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from course for no refund Course on record with WN (withdrawal) grade | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Immunization and Medical Records Requirement Deadlines | All Sessions |
|---|---|
| Submit Immunization Documents | Submit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registering |
| Submit Medical History and Consent Form | Submit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registering |
| Additional Planning and Program Dates: | Session I June 21–July 2, 2026** | Session II July 5–July 17, 2026 | Session III July 19–31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility services request deadline (including food allergies) | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| ID Card photo upload deadline | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| 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. | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET |
| Pre-College Passport Events Sign Up — Academic Exploration and College Readiness Events Students are required to engage in events as part of the Pre-College Passport Program. Please register in MyDCE for two Academic Exploration and one College Readiness event. | Wednesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Wednesday, June 24 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Wednesday, July 8 – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| Student Check-in & Orientation Orientation events follow check-in. | Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2–3:30 p.m. ET | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 2–3:30 p.m. ET | Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2–3:30 p.m. ET |
| 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 22 – Thursday, July 2, 2026** | Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Pre-College Passport Sign Up — Weekend Social Events and Trips Students are required to attend events as part of the Pre-College Passport Program. Please register in MyDCE for weekend social events and trips. | Wednesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Wednesday, July 22 – Thursday, July 23, 2026 |
| 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. | Thursday, July 2, 2026, by 8 p.m. ET | Friday, July 17, 2026, by 8 p.m. ET | Friday, July 31, 2026, 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 14, 2026 | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
Session I students will check out on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the University will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
